Columns
Reflections of a departing reporter
As I sit down to write my final farewell column as a full-time staff writer at the Washington Daily News, I won’t go into the ...
Matt Debnam, Author at Washington Daily News
News
City applies for COVID-relief for businesses, individuals
The City of Washington is reaching out to local businesses and individuals who have been hurt financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnering with the Mid-East ...
by Matt Debnam, Friday, October 23, 2020 7:13 pm
Beaufort County
$330,000 grant to expand distance education at community college
A major grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office will help Beaufort County Community College expand its distance learning options for ...
by Matt Debnam, Thursday, October 22, 2020 7:25 pm
News
Chamber feeds first responders, educators
For first responders and teachers alike, 2020 has been a difficult year. While the former have had to maintain close interactions with the public during ...
by Matt Debnam, Thursday, October 22, 2020 7:23 pm
Beaufort County
Smithsonian exhibit expands Estuarium lessons to global scale
For decades, the North Carolina Estuarium has sought to educate visitors about the complexities of the estuary and humankind’s relationship with the watersheds we inhabit. ...
by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9:53 pm
Coronavirus
Phase III continued into November
Citing increased hospitalizations and an increasing trajectory of cases, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that the state will remain paused in Phase III ...
by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 6:33 pm
Education
Community donates water for returning students
As students at Beaufort County Schools returned to the classroom last week, the latest in a long line of logistical challenges quickly became apparent. In ...
by Matt Debnam, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 11:51 pm
News
Harry Potter Halloween returns to Brown Library
A world of magic and whimsy awaits at Brown Library later this month, as the Harry Potter Halloween returns for its second year. A sequel ...
by Matt Debnam, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 11:49 pm
Columns
Just keep paddling
For the non-motorized traveler, a journey of 75 miles is quite the haul. On foot, by pedal or by paddle, relying on self-propulsion to travel ...
by Matt Debnam, Friday, October 16, 2020 5:21 pm
News
COVID-19: state stats at a glance
Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Beaufort County numbered 1,306 Friday. There are now 202 active cases in the county, and six people are hospitalized, ...
by Matt Debnam, Friday, October 16, 2020 2:00 am
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