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Beaufort County

County records 72nd COVID-19-related death

Beaufort County recorded its 72nd COVID-19-related death Thursday, along with 53 new cases and 79 recoveries. The county’s total case count is now 3,639. County ... Read more

by The Daily News, Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:05 pm

Galleries

Advertisements of Washington past living in the present

The walls of buildings throughout Washington’s historic downtown are covered in stories of the past. Flaking and faded paint advertisements on worn bricks allow us ... Read more

by The Daily News, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 3:58 pm

Your Take

A new leaf

ReLeaf Washington teamed up with Open Door Community Center to plant four white oaks to shade and beautify its new playground. Open Door Community Center ... Read more

by The Daily News, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 3:06 pm

Obituaries

Linda A. Smith

Ms. Linda Ann Knight Smith, 68, of Plymouth, died on Friday, January 15, 2021. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at 1:00 ... Read more

by The Daily News, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 1:10 pm

Obituaries

Ruffin G. Chandler

Mr. Ruffin Guildford Chandler, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, January 18, 2021. The funeral service will be conducted Friday at ... Read more

by The Daily News, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:34 pm

Obituaries

Judy B. Spain

Judith “Judy” Marie Bowen Spain, age 73, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday January 16, 2021 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital. Due to COVID-19, a ... Read more

by The Daily News, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:33 pm

Obituaries

William “Billy” Jefferson Sr.

Mr. William “Billy” Earl Jefferson, Sr., age 87, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Sunday January 17, 2021 at his home with his family by ... Read more

by The Daily News, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:32 pm

Obituaries

Mildred Cowan

Ms. Mildred Elizabeth Markle Wright Cowan, age 94, a resident of Pinetown, NC died Monday January 18, 2021 at Autumnfield Nursing and Rehabilitation. A funeral ... Read more

by The Daily News, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:31 pm

Obituaries

Larry T. McLawhorn

Larry Thomas McLawhorn, 76, died on Friday, January 15, 2021. A memorial event at the family home will be scheduled later in the year for ... Read more

by The Daily News, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:30 pm

Obituaries

Lucille A. Baker

Mrs. Margaret “Lucille” Alligood Baker, age 94, a resident of 1162. C.B.H. Lodge Road, Washington, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at her home. Graveside services ... Read more