HELLO TO A GOOD BUY: The Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting at The Thrifty Gifter, located at 132 S. Market St. in Washington. The Thrifty Gifter features unique handmade gifts by North Carolina artists. To learn more, call 252-495-0735 or visit www.thethrifygifter.com. (Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce)