Beaufort County

New initiative encourages people to ‘live, work and play’ locally

Local leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate the beginning of “Made in Beaufort County,” a Rivers East Workforce Development ...

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ALE conducts statewide enforcement operation

In the days leading up to and throughout the holiday weekend, ALE special agents arrested 286 individuals on ...

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As state budget negotiations continue, officials await funding for projects

As legislators continue to negotiate with Gov. Roy Cooper on North Carolina’s long-overdue budget, local officials are anxiously ...

Business

Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx of workers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Earlier this year, an insistent cry arose from business leaders and Republican governors: Cut off ...

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Leaders, residents discuss ‘rebirth of Aurora’

By PHILIP SAYBLACK For The Washington Daily News AURORA — “It’s gonna be the rebirth of Aurora!” That ...

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Local Mexican restaurant closes after seven years of business

The owners of El Charrito in Washington announced Tuesday that the Mexican restaurant has closed permanently after nearly ...

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Downtown Washington is among Duke Energy grant recipients

CHARLOTTE  — The Duke Energy Foundation today distributed $750,000 in grants to help local businesses across North Carolina ...

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Marina project moves forward

After much discussion about the project’s potential effects on the region, the Washington City Council on Monday approved ...

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Thermo Fisher investing $154M in Pitt County

RALEIGH — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. will create 290 new jobs in Pitt County, Gov. Roy Cooper announced ...

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Worker advocates seek more NC aid as federal benefits expire

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s unemployed need higher and longer jobless benefits from the state more than ever ...

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