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Beaufort County

Absentee requests jump, new tool helps voters track ballots

While Election Day is still nearly two months away, 51 people had already voted in Beaufort County as of Wednesday. They’re among the 2,393 local ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 6:02 pm

Business

Taco Trail encourages exploration of Mexican eateries

A new effort by the Washington Tourism Development Authority is encouraging area residents to support Mexican eateries in Washington. The WTDA unveiled its new “Taco ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 6:01 pm

Beaufort County

Sign thefts reported as election heats up

As the 2020 election season begins to hit full stride, Democrats and Republicans in Beaufort County both say political signs on private property have been ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 6:14 pm

Education

School system steps up suicide prevention efforts

Beaufort County Schools is offering new resources to parents, students and staff members through its Project AWARE program, after seeing an increase in suicidal thoughts ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 5:56 pm

Columns

The joys of sailing

Growing up, I had the pleasure of attending a summer camp in Pamlico County by the name of Camp Don Lee. I spent my formative ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Monday, September 7, 2020 6:26 pm

Education

The Hackney, Rotary fundraiser meets goal for student hotspots

A joint effort by The Hackney and the Washington (noon) Rotary Club has raised $64,000 to fully fund the purchase of wireless hotspots for nearly ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Monday, September 7, 2020 6:19 pm

Coronavirus

Museums prepare to welcome visitors

With the announcement this week by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper that museums statewide will be able to reopen their doors this weekend, local exhibit ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Friday, September 4, 2020 6:59 pm

News

Playgrounds reopening countywide

As North Carolina enters Phase 2.5 of reopening this weekend, the sounds of laughter and fun will soon fill the playgrounds of Beaufort County after ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Friday, September 4, 2020 6:57 pm

Coronavirus

Childcare providers express frustrations with remote learning

To make remote learning work, it takes buy-in from teachers, parents and students, and local childcare providers are now taking on new roles as facilitators ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Thursday, September 3, 2020 6:32 pm

Coronavirus

Hyde County reports 3 COVID-19 deaths

HYDE COUNTY — Three people have died in Hyde County as a result of complications from COVID-19, the Hyde County Health Department announced Thursday evening. ... Read more

by Matt Debnam, Thursday, September 3, 2020 6:29 pm

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