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News

Downtown businesses asked to close early, curfew in effect tonight

Downtown businesses in Washington are being encouraged to close their doors by 4 p.m. today in advance of a protest scheduled on the Washington waterfront ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Monday, June 1, 2020 2:26 pm

News

George Floyd protest planned on Washington waterfront

A week after the death of Minnesota resident George Floyd, protests decrying police brutality have swept the country, moving ever closer to Beaufort County. Now, ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Monday, June 1, 2020 12:19 pm

Business

Legal challenges abound to reopen bars and clubs

The beer, wine and liquor are flowing again this weekend at one local bar after a week of legislation and threats of litigation challenging North ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Friday, May 29, 2020 8:20 pm

Education

School system announces graduation plans

While high school seniors throughout Beaufort County missed out on a good portion of their senior year, Beaufort County Schools is determined to give them ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Friday, May 29, 2020 8:18 pm

Crime

City warns of utility phone scams

The City of Washington is warning of scam phone calls threatening local utility customers with service interruptions, despite the fact that utility companies were compelled ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:47 pm

Crime

Drug trade continues unhindered by COVID-19

While the coronavirus has altered many aspects of daily life, the use and sale of illegal drugs in Beaufort County remains largely the same, according ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:40 pm

Beaufort County

Board of Elections eyes western NC contest for November cues

It’s a long way to November, but at county boards of elections across the state, all eyes are on western North Carolina this month. One ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 7:26 pm

Business

New smoothie shop opens amidst pandemic

In the best of times, starting a new business from scratch is a daunting endeavor; to do so during a pandemic is no small feat. ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 7:25 pm

Belhaven

Belhaven rescue boat ready for service

It was a bitter, cold morning on Jan. 17, 2018. During a raging winter storm, in near whiteout conditions, Capt. James W. Cleary Jr., assistant ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 12:04 am

Business

Local salons reopen after two months

From a little extra shag to some truly regrettable decisions involving hair clippers, the past two months have produced some interesting hairstyles, as salons and ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 12:00 am

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