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Getting their feet wet: Whitecaps summer swim team has fun, learns, competes

On one side of the pool at the Hildred T. Moore Aquatic & Fitness Center in Washington, children ...

News

ECU Health proposes Martin County hospital plan

During a recent mandatory public hearing at the Martin County Board of Commissioners meeting, a standing room only ...

News

Goose Creek and Havens Gardens sites fail Swim Guide test

Two sites on the Tar-Pamlico failed to meet recreational water-quality standards this week: Dinah’s Landing at Goose Creek ...

News

Sound Rivers launches boat-naming contest

WASHINGTON, NC (June 12, 2025) — Environmental organization Sound Rivers has a new boat and is asking for ...

Sports

Familiar face back at PCA: Victor Chavez holds soccer camp for fall prospects

BELHAVEN, N.C. — Last week’s Pungo Christian Academy soccer camp was being carried out by a familiar face. ...

Crime

WPD arrests fugitive from Virginia

On Thursday, June 12, 2025 officers with the Washington Police Department received credible information regarding a fugitive from ...

Sports

Northside, Terra Ceia represented at Run with the Bears 5K event

PLYMOUTH, N.C. — Runners from Northside High School, Terra Ceia Christian School and other parts of Beaufort County ...

News

House approves bill affirming right to constitutional carry

From the Office of Rep. Keith Kidwell Raleigh, NC — Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives approved Senate ...

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Beaufort County solid waste ordinance updates take effect July 1

WASHINGTON, N.C. – Beginning July 1, 2025, an update to the Beaufort County Solid Waste Ordinance will be ...

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Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Beaufort County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Beaufort ...

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Estuarium plans to open new exhibit later this year

The clashing, banging and drilling sounds at the North Carolina Estuarium (223 E. Water St, Washington)  do not ...

My Turn

The closing of S.W. Snowden and local county BCS funding

The 2025-2026 Beaufort County Budget was approved at the June 2, 2025 commissioners’ meeting. I attended several meetings ...

News

Congregants return to sanctuary after attempted arson

Three hundred and thirty-three days after an unknown person attempted to burn Bethany Methodist Church, congregants returned to ...

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N.C. Forest Service finds laurel wilt in Beaufort and Greene counties for the first time

From The N.C. Forest Service The N.C. Forest Service has confirmed that laurel wilt, a devastating disease of ...

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Marcia Strawder to lead the Freedom to Prosperity Parade

A “New Yorker” as she calls herself, 73-year-old Marcia Strawder now calls Washington home and will serve as ...

Sports

Athletes on the rise: Hewitt, Gibbs two of many high stars to watch in 2025-26

Like many people, both young and old, sports trading cards are a popular item. Those cards are collected ...

Sports

Summer camps begin at high schools

With the end of the school season comes a week filled with sports camps that will be hosted ...

News

54-year-old Washington woman found dead during welfare check

A Washington woman was found dead by police officers when they conducted a welfare check at approximately 12 ...

Sports

High 5, Post 15’s Sam Mullis: Legion player making lots of contributions to team

CHOCOWINITY, N.C. — Sam Mullis has had an active freshman season when it comes to playing sports. He ...

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All sites pass this week’s Swim Guide test

All sites on the Tar-Pamlico met recreational water-quality standards this week. “Last week’s results were likely due to ...