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Beaufort County

Another potential storm in the forecast

A winter storm that moved over parts of North Carolina last weekend left Beaufort County unscathed, but there’s more wintry weather in the forecast later ... Read more

by Brandon Tester, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 12:09 pm

Education

ECU graduate class to conduct downtown Washington parking study

The City of Washington is working with East Carolina University on a parking study that could help bring improvements to the city’s developing downtown area. ... Read more

by Brandon Tester, Monday, January 17, 2022 7:30 pm

Beaufort County

Pandemic recovery, demand could cause gas prices to spike

Gas prices are continuing to rise, nationally and locally. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is $3.304, according to GasBuddy.com, ... Read more

by Brandon Tester, Monday, January 17, 2022 7:08 pm

News

Judge orders reversal of Powell Place decision

A Beaufort County Superior Court judge ordered that the Washington City Council’s denial of the proposed preliminary plat for the Powell Place subdivision be “reversed ... Read more

by Brandon Tester, Friday, January 14, 2022 8:00 pm

Beaufort County

COVID spread causes temporary school closures; here’s what to know

Beaufort County Schools will be closed for students on Friday, Jan. 14, and Tuesday, Jan. 18, while the school system works to address staff shortages ... Read more

by Brandon Tester, Thursday, January 13, 2022 4:35 pm

Beaufort County

Gas prices drop statewide, rise locally

The average price per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline in North Carolina has fallen by approximately six cents from last month’s average, but is still ... Read more

by Brandon Tester, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 2:01 pm

Galleries

PHOTOS: Washington vs. Wayne Prep at the BTW Winter Classic

Here are some photos from Washington’s basketball game against Wayne Prep at the BTW Winter Classic on Jan. 8, 2022. See a photo you like? ... Read more

by Brandon Tester, Monday, January 10, 2022 2:15 pm

Coronavirus

Strained by COVID surge, Vidant again urges awareness

With the Omicron variant spreading rapidly and COVID-19 testing numbers rising well above where they were during the Delta variant outbreak, Vidant Health is “significantly ... Read more

by Brandon Tester, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 5:50 pm

Coronavirus

A closer look at the Omicron variant

With a higher transmission rate than Delta, the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is causing concern around the world, particularly among hospitals ... Read more

by Brandon Tester, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 5:48 pm

Beaufort County

Beaufort County school board keeps masks optional

The Beaufort County Schools Board of Education on Tuesday voted 7-2 in favor of keeping masks optional for students and employees. State law requires each ... Read more