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Watching and waiting

This week, Gov. Roy Cooper announced his intentions to give teachers an average 5-percent raise annually, which would push salaries to meet the national average ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 5:28 pm

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A strong Beaufort County

There’s a movement under way in Beaufort County, and it’s one that’s pulling together people and resources. One can see it in the work of ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Monday, February 20, 2017 6:16 pm

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Stepping up to the plate

At last weekend’s Washington City Council retreat, a long-debated issue once again came to the forefront: should the county help fund city services if county ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Friday, February 17, 2017 5:47 pm

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Beware ‘fake news’

There’s been a lot of discussion about “fake news’ in recent weeks. President Donald Trump uses that phrase a lot. He’s not alone. Others have ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Thursday, February 16, 2017 3:05 pm

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What a year it’s been

After the New England Patriots mounted an incredible comeback to beat the Atlanta Falcons in overtime of Super Bowl 51 less than two weeks ago, ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 6:35 pm

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Support for a deserving cause

In about a week and a half, Washington will host the inaugural Race for Epilepsy Half-Marathon/5K. This race, scheduled for the morning of Feb. 25, ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 4:22 pm

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An investment in the future

North Carolina is expected to have something of a windfall this year, as the state is headed toward a $552.5-million budget surplus this year. This ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Monday, February 13, 2017 5:33 pm

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School districts deserve more flexibility

Last year, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation that limits individual class sizes to 19-21 students, based on grade level, in kindergarten through third ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Friday, February 10, 2017 5:42 pm

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Taking on budget challenges

A $157,256 (at least) hole just appeared in Washington’s budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. That loss of revenue — the $157,256 and billing revenue from ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Thursday, February 9, 2017 4:01 pm

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Bringing glory to Beaufort County

There are few things as sweet or satisfying as championship gold. Washington’s boys’ swim team was sent off to Cary on Wednesday to compete for ... Read more

by WDN Editorial Board, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 4:32 pm

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