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Beaufort County

Sheriff’s office takes measures to prevent jail outbreak

With large numbers of people in confined spaces, jails and prisons have the potential to become hotspots for COVID-19, both for the inmates housed there ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Monday, April 13, 2020 4:08 pm

Beaufort County

Crime drops countywide as more stay home

It’s kind of an unwritten rule among law enforcement — never say the words, “It’s quiet.” But superstition and knocking on wood aside, there has ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Friday, April 10, 2020 6:36 pm

Arts & Entertainment

The show goes on(line) at Arts of the Pamlico

As a mainstay of the arts community in Beaufort County, closing the doors of the Turnage Theatre has presented a number of challenges for Arts ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Friday, April 10, 2020 6:34 pm

Aurora

Government meetings go remote, focus on social distancing

Though the COVID-19 crisis has brought many aspects of daily life to a grinding halt, the wheels of local government continue to turn, albeit in ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:53 pm

Coronavirus

Hyde County tightens entry restrictions

Following the announcement last week that entry would be restricted to mainland Hyde County, county officials say non-essential visits to Hyde County are still happening. ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:49 pm

News

Executive order addresses crowded retail stores, nursing homes, unemployment

A new executive order announced by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday afternoon will take steps to prevent overcrowding at retail stores, require additional ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:24 pm

Coronavirus

State offers new coronavirus guidance for nursing homes

From the mountains to the coastal plains, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported 21 COVID-19 outbreaks across the state Wednesday. Eighteen ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 7:07 pm

Business

Washington tourism faces sharp occupancy tax decline

A key piece of keeping the local economy thriving, the Washington Tourism Development Authority is responsible for marketing the town to visitors from throughout the ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 6:20 pm

News

As more stay home, domestic violence concerns rise

For many, home is considered a safe haven from the dangers of the outside world, but for victims of domestic violence, home can be a ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 7:21 pm

Beaufort County

Beaufort County gets ‘F’ in social distancing

Beaufort County residents need to do better at social distancing, according to modeling from companies using anonymous cell phone location data to follow public movement ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Monday, April 6, 2020 7:00 pm

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