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A round of applause for youth sports

These last two weeks have seen Beaufort County host two large, youth sports tournaments. Chocowinity held the Babe Ruth softball state tournament two weeks ago. ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 7:27 pm

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Voters need variety

Voters in Aurora, Bath, Belhaven, Chocowinity, Pantego, Washington and Washington Park go to the polls this fall to vote in their respective municipal elections. The ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 4:50 pm

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Throw it away — correctly

Trash should go in trashcans. It should go in dumpsters. But it should never go in the river. It’s a common storyline: residents spend the ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Monday, July 10, 2017 4:28 pm

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Where the money goes

This week’s regular meeting of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners was postponed a few days in observance of the Fourth of July. Wednesday night’s ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Friday, July 7, 2017 6:26 pm

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Finding the right balance

All the talk of raising the minimum wage to $10, $12 or even $15 an hour has left many wondering how feasible that actually is. ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Thursday, July 6, 2017 3:29 pm

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Learning from the ‘CNN blackmail’ scandal

Over the extended Fourth of July weekend, a GIF, or a short video, circulated social media. A supporter of President Donald Trump took a segment ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Wednesday, July 5, 2017 5:32 pm

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What’s in that wake?

Fourth of July weekend is prime time for boating on the Pamlico. Whether pulling a tube piled with children holding on for dear life or ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 4:16 pm

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Freedom isn’t free

The Fourth of July inspires popular traditions for most Americans — porches draped with red, white and blue decorations, the mark of high summer season. ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Monday, July 3, 2017 6:22 pm

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Nobody likes paying taxes

Three years ago, North Carolina’s General Assembly voted to do away with municipal business-privilege taxes on businesses. The act was seen as business-friendly, but it ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Friday, June 30, 2017 7:22 pm

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Don’t forget to lather up

The sun is shining, a nice breeze is blowing, and it’s a perfect day for cruising down the Pamlico. Lying out on the boat for ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Thursday, June 29, 2017 4:45 pm

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