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“I’ve never been intimidated;” Seeing combat in Vietnam, flying Presidents in helicopters and singing in front of Billy Graham – George Cumpston was up for “whatever the Marine Corps” needed him to do

Intimidated – an adjective never used to describe George Cumpston, 87, of Chocowinity. As a Marine in the 1960’s serving in Vietnam, he lived for ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Thursday, October 12, 2023 4:05 pm

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Local food pantry feels the impact of overdue U.S. Farm Bill

Frustration, disappointment and stress isn’t felt by just policymakers in Washington D.C., who have an overdue farm bill looming over their heads. Those emotions are ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Friday, October 6, 2023 2:14 pm

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Belhaven celebrates National Night Out

“It’s important for us to come out and give kids and the community a chance to see that we’re normal people like them, and that ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 3:39 pm

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Belhaven Chamber hosts inaugural career fair

Belhaven Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Beaufort County School and Beaufort County Community College hosted a maritime career fair at Northside High School on ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 6:15 pm

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Retirement from BCS is bittersweet for Padgett

“If it’s what you want to do, it’s the best job,”  Ashley Padgett said about working in education.  Padgett, says this with confidence, as she ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 3:18 pm

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PHOTO GALLERY: Washington High School Homecoming Parade

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by Holly Jackson, Friday, September 29, 2023 6:24 pm

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Pinetown EMS to celebrate 40 years this weekend

This weekend, Pinetown volunteer Rescue & Emergency Medical Service (EMS) will celebrate their 40th anniversary.  The volunteer EMS, fire department and Sidney Dive Team have ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Friday, September 29, 2023 6:00 pm

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State budget allocates $13.5 million for Washington airport upgrades

Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) is set to receive $13.5 million from the state budget passed by the General Assembly last week. The airport will officially get ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Friday, September 29, 2023 2:45 pm

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Bath residents provide opinions on future of town

On Monday night (Sept. 25), the Town of Bath Planning Department hosted an open house meeting where residents could provide their feedback on how they ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:00 am

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Four Beaufort County schools improve NCDPI scores

Happy, frustrated, proud or defeated – either of these emotions are felt at the end of every nine weeks by students who receive their report ... Read more

by Holly Jackson, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 1:56 pm

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