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Society

Lifetime of hard work kept Old Ford centenarian moving

OLD FORD — When Willie Esther “Bill” Douglas was born in Old Ford on March 5, 1920, Beaufort County was a much different place. Her ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Monday, March 9, 2020 5:25 pm

Education

Purple and Gold Bus Tour connects researchers, agencies

Monday morning, commuters may have noticed a large purple and gold bus amidst the traffic heading into Washington on U.S. Highway 264. On board was ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Monday, March 9, 2020 5:21 pm

Pamlico Life

Athletic Edge hosts carnival for kids with special needs

Hundreds of students from Beaufort and Martin counties received a special treat this week as Athletic Edge Sports and Fitness hosted its annual Winter Carnival ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Friday, March 6, 2020 5:19 pm

Aurora

Pamlico County firefighter critically injured on duty

AURORA — A Pamlico County firefighter was critically injured after bring struck by a vehicle while responding to a fire in Beaufort County on Thursday ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Friday, March 6, 2020 12:44 pm

News

Streetscape project to begin in April, funding decision Monday

Monday night, the Washington City Council will make a multi-million funding decision for a downtown streetscape project that has been three years in the making. ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Thursday, March 5, 2020 6:37 pm

Education

Conference at Southside offers mind shift for youth

CHOCOWINITY — With so many voices influencing their perceptions of the world, it’s easy for young people to fall into negative mindsets that lead to self-destructive ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Thursday, March 5, 2020 6:33 pm

Hyde County

Hyde County Schools shares plans to rebuild Ocracoke campus

Following an announcement from N.C. Superintendent Mark Johnson regarding the allocation of $4.9 million in disaster recovery funds for Hyde County, the school system has ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 6:43 pm

Education

American Heart Association names BCCC as a training center

Beaufort County Community College will be stepping up its role in certifying and recertifying local employees for CPR after earning recognition as a training center ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 6:41 pm

News

Local votes align with state results in most races

When it came to federal candidates, Beaufort County voters were largely in line with voters throughout North Carolina on Super Tuesday. Presidential preferences in Beaufort ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 6:34 pm

News

Commissioners race shapes up in primaries

Note: All vote totals remain unofficial until canvassing is complete on Feb. 13. Results of state and federal elections will be posted later this evening ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 8:40 pm

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