Holly Jackson, Author at Washington Daily News

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Manatee rescued from Tar River has been released

The manatee successfully rescued from a Tar River canal in Greenville, Pitt County, last fall is free again. The 9-foot female manatee nicknamed Pamlico was ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:00 pm

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Commissioners vote 4-3 to purchase land for new elementary school

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 to purchase land from the City of Washington that would go toward the ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:38 pm

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Washington resident gets OK from mayor to plan NYE crab drop

After reading “heartbreaking” comments written by Washington residents inquiring if the city had any plans for New Year’s Eve – they didn’t – Billie Wilson ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Thursday, January 16, 2025 10:31 am

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BCS PowerSchool data breached

Beaufort County Schools was made aware of a data breach to PowerSchool, a cloud-based software vendor that helps manage student information. PowerSchool informed the North ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:30 am

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Votes from Beaufort County challenged in uncertified NC Supreme Court race

Over 200 votes from Beaufort County are being challenged by Republican candidate for NC Supreme Court, Jefferson Griffin, the Beaufort County Board of Elections shared.  ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 9:30 am

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WPD still looking for teen charged with murder, armed robbery

One week after the death of 20-year-old Shamari Parker, of Washington, Washington Police is still looking for one teen charged with killing him. Quamir Razor, ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 4:34 pm

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Daily operations at Aurora bank will cease in April

Southern Bank customers who go to the Aurora branch for financial services will be re-directed to the New Bern branch this spring. In a letter ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 3:06 pm

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SBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Beaufort County

An officer-involved shooting took place in Beaufort County today, District Attorney Tom Anglim shared with news outlets. The law enforcement officer involved is on Administrative ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Thursday, January 9, 2025 5:08 pm

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Belhaven Walgreens will close on Jan. 30

The Walgreens in Belhaven (418 US Highway 264) is set to close on Jan. 30, a spokesperson for Walgreens confirmed this week. In a statement ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Thursday, January 9, 2025 2:17 pm

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WPD looking for teen charged with murder, armed robbery; arrests and charges another

Washington Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old who has been charged with murder and armed robbery. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:57 pm

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