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Cousin Rasmus to the rescue: a medal-winning tale
This week I want to share a story of the heroism of my Outer Banks distant cousin, Rasmus Midgett (1851–1926). Like many men on the ...
This week I want to share a story of the heroism of my Outer Banks distant cousin, Rasmus Midgett (1851–1926). Like many men on the ...
Today I wish to share the history of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Washington, NC. I have been a member of the local Flotilla ...
123 years ago, coastal shipping was still an essential method of moving goods to market. The Federal government recognized that a system was needed to ...
Those of us that have lived in Washington for the past twenty or so years aren’t strangers to dealing with tropical storms or hurricanes. Our ...
Most history buffs in Beaufort County know following North Carolina’s secession from the Union that several Confederate volunteer regiments formed in Washington and the surrounding ...
During the latter half of the 19th Century, one of the most popular spots in the countryside surrounding Washington was a rustic place known as ...
As a kid growing up on Hatteras Island, I heard of old windmills that once populated the Outer Banks. Unfortunately, the only remnants were the ...
By 1890, the City of Washington had finally recovered from the economic disaster that was the Civil War. Maritime commerce was once again booming, and ...
Washington’s most important asset is its riverfront. A walk along Stewart Parkway on most days reveals folks engaged in numerous activities: strolling their dogs, enjoying ...
Today, Aug. 4, is the day celebrated as Coast Guard Day or the birthday of the U. S. Coast Guard. You may be intrigued to ...
Today’s WNBA schedule is worth watching for sure. Among the two contests is the Atlanta Dream playing the…
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Today’s WNBA slate is worth checking out for sure. Among the four games is the Connecticut Sun taking…
Wondering how you should bet on today’s WNBA games? Look no further. Below you’ll find computer predictions on…
One game after putting up 36 points in an 89-77 loss to the Aces, Ariel Atkins leads the…