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From the animals to the Army: Future veterinarian Heidy Beltran Mendoza

WASHINGTON, N.C.— Beaufort County Early College High School graduate Heidy Beltran Mendoza has a big heart for animals. ...

Sports

A day out with the New Bern Southpaws

The inaugural season for the New Bern Southpaws is under way at historic Kafer Park. So far, the ...

News

Help available for beaver dam management, removal in Beaufort County

WASHINGTON, N.C. –– There’s a new resource for Beaufort County landowners who need assistance managing beaver damage on ...

News

The legacy of “The Lady in the Garden”

“The Lady in the Garden” at Harding Square has stood tall and proud for well over a decade. ...

News

Gerard releases new single, “Something Southern”

Washington native and aspiring country music singer-songwriter, Bailey Gerard, released her first single, “Something Southern” on June 21. ...

Sports

Three WHS players make softball All-State team, Orr chosen for the third time

Washington High School standout pitcher Emma Orr is a member of the North Carolina Softball Coaches Association 2A ...

News

Beaufort County names new Economic Development Director

WASHINGTON, N.C. – Beaufort County is pleased to announce that Susan Squires has been named the permanent Economic ...

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Beaufort County Board of Elections recognized with National Clearinghouse Award

The Beaufort County Board of Elections was recognized for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award ...

Sports

Dream Big returns for second year

Former Washington High School standout and current Duke University football player Terry Moore is hosting his Dream Big ...

Columns

A repairer of the breach

I again want to thank the many readers for their kind words and encouragement as they read and ...

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Columns

The south side is growing

While sitting on our pier the night of July 4th and enjoying the fireworks, Tracey and I noted ...

Sports

Four Panthers named first team All-Conference, Clark earns third nod

Senior pitcher/infielder Jaden Clark capped her Northside career with her third All Coastal Plains 1A/2A Conference selection as ...

Sports

Post 15 returns to state tournament

The pendulum swung both ways for the Beaufort County Junior American Legion team Wednesday in steamy Ahoskie, but ...

News

K-9 Tinnus recovering after surgery for injury during training

Sheriff Scott Hammonds and the staff of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public to keep ...

News

Ribbon cutting held for Josephine Royster Community Garden

The eldest daughter of Josephine Royster, Kimberly, joined city officials, community residents, and volunteers on Friday, July 5 ...

Education

GED students celebrate their own story at graduation

Washington, N.C.— Nineteen students participated in a graduation ceremony to receive their GED or high school equivalency (HSE) ...

Sports

Enjoy a day hiking at Goose Creek

If family, friends and out of town guests are restless as the holiday weekend winds down, a hike ...

News

Drought expands, worsens in severity in parts of North Carolina

RALEIGH – With hot and dry conditions persisting across North Carolina, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council ...

Columns

Use your freedom to help others

BY Chris Adams Independence Day isn’t just a day for fireworks, hot dogs, and an overreliance on booze ...

Columns

How to douse your fire ants

I was working in the yard this past weekend, finally getting to a few clean-up projects I had ...