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A dream in the works
She holds the lease for the house. Through her work in Beaufort County schools, she knows who is in need. All Loretta Ebison is ... Read more
Latest news
Rescue trainees make waterfront splash
Surface-water rescue trainees made a big splash on the Washington waterfront Wednesday night running drills and braving chilly water temps in the process. Members ... Read more
The Latest
Big tournament brings tourism dollars
Washington tourism is set to get a major boost in July as hundreds of players, friends and family pour into town to play ball. The ... Read more
Wahoo! Fishing tournament gives back to community
A fishing tournament that began as a “redneck fishing tournament” now gives back to the community that supports it. This past weekend’s third-annual Reel Nauti ... Read more
Permit process continues
Although one permit (certification) for the proposed limestone aggregate quarry in southern Beaufort County was issued last week, the project has not yet been given ... Read more
Bill allows counties to own, build schools
Legislation in the N.C. General Assembly, if it becomes law, could take away all or some of the Beaufort County Board of Education’s ability to ... Read more
Up to speed
New PTRF director takes on river’s cause Harrison Marks graduated from Dartmouth College and went on to a career in banking. But that’s behind him; ... Read more
- Wanted: VBS, summer activities
- Ying and Yang: Owners of new web-app firm share duties
- Two teens charged with felony larceny
- Washington man sentenced for bank robber
- $5K in marijuana seized
- Click it or ticket through Memorial Day
- Future budgets may reduce funds to outside agencies
- Council approves budget
- 911 abuser gets maximum sentence
- Barbershop Chorus concert Saturday in Belhaven
- A NOD TO THE PAST: Malpass Brothers to perform at First Baptist of Chocowinity
- Local schools get healthy boost
- Absconder to serve original sentence
- Man takes a chance on stolen lottery tickets
- Man charged with over 50 Washington break-ins
- Domestic disturbance turns to drug arrests
- MITS returns tonight
- AAARRRGH! Belhaven embraces 14th-annual regatta
- Guilty verdict in child abuse case
- Assault offender pleads guilty
- DSS gets new award from ECU
- Quarry permit has conditions
- False pretense plea forces man to pay up
- Members only: BCAC’s annual exhibit opens Thursday
Sports
Knights fall in fourth round
The Riverside baseball team’s postseason run came to an end on Wednesday as the Knights lost a tough fourth round matchup to defending NCHSAA 1-A ... Read more
Society
BIRTH: Morgan Rawls
Kevin and Jenny Rawls and their son, Trevor, are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter and sister, Morgan Ann Rawls, on March ... Read more
WEDDING INVITATION: Thurmon-Wood
K. Diane Thurmon and Brian K. Wood request the honor of your presence as they wed on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Diane is the daughter ... Read more
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Editorials
Budget proposal is worrisome
Don’t think the state budget proposed by the North Carolina Senate really affects you? Think again. Earlier this month, the City of Washington was informed ... Read more
Columns & Opinions
It’s nearly the right time for tasty citrullus lanatus
The recent rains — OK, downpours — likely resulted in some folks being upset for various ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Nature vs solar panels
To the Editor: I have known and been friends of the Woolards for more than 10 years. I have visited their home before and after ... Read more
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