Holly Jackson, Author at Washington Daily News

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Hundreds attend public hearing to protest mining permit

More than 120 people attended a public hearing to oppose a wastewater discharge permit Martin Marietta Materials is looking to renew.  Martin Marietta has plans ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:28 pm

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Driver charged with DWI after crashing into Jack’s Creek

On Sunday, Nov. 17 at approximately 6:53 p.m. a driver crashed into Jack’s Creek, according to Director of Police and Fire Services Stacy Drakeford. The ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Monday, November 18, 2024 3:49 pm

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BCSO investigating “tragic accident;” child dies after falling into swimming pool

Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “tragic accident” that took place on Friday, Nov. 1. A 20-month-old child fell into a swimming pool and ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Monday, November 18, 2024 3:36 pm

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Nighttime visibility at Douglas Crossroads to improve this week

Driving the roundabout at Douglas Crossroads at night has some Washington and Beaufort County residents understandably concerned. With limited sources of lighting around the perimeter ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Monday, November 18, 2024 3:20 pm

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Beaufort County PIO spends week assisting Buncombe County

Following the devastation Hurricane Helene left behind in western North Carolina, the state’s Emergency Management Services reached out to county governments requesting EMS officials, law ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Sunday, November 17, 2024 8:00 am

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Hopper shares joys and challenges of being a regional library director

Paula Hopper was named the Director of the Beaufort, Hyde, Martin (BHM) Regional Library Aug 1.  Hopper is the former director of library services at ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Friday, November 15, 2024 8:00 am

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Aurora looking for grinch who stole Christmas lights 

Multi-colored Christmas lights used to decorate the water tower in Aurora were stolen, residents say. The new director of the water department discovered the lights, ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 1:39 pm

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Washington woman charged in collision with school bus

A Washington woman was charged early Monday morning (Nov. 11) in connection to a collision involving a school bus. Gabrielle Fox, 24, was traveling south ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 7:00 am

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Fourth time’s the charm for Tandy Dunn: On his fourth attempt to become a county commissioner, Dunn secures a seat

Four attempts and six years later, Tandy Dunn can finally call himself a Beaufort County Commissioner.  In every election since 2018, Dunn has campaigned to ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:08 pm

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Veterans Day remembered with ceremony in Washington

On Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., a Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park in Washington began, marking the 105th anniversary of Armistice Day and ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Monday, November 11, 2024 3:00 pm

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