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County to start spraying for mosquitoes this week
The Beaufort County Public Health Department plans to begin spraying for mosquitoes this week as conditions warrant. Planned spraying is scheduled for areas that are showing elevated mosquito populations. This area includes within the City of Washington. Spraying will be completed between dusk and dawn. If rainy or windy conditions are present, spraying will be […] The post County to start spraying for mosquitoes this week appeared first on Washington Daily News.
UPDATE: BCSO apprehends suspect in domestic assault
On July 21-22, 2024, investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office conducted follow-up interviews with the victim at the hospital and additional family members in Washington. This information led to new developments in the case. As a result, investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff Office obtained additional warrants on 31-year-old Ryan Austin Stalls of Washington, […] The post UPDATE: BCSO apprehends suspect in domestic assault appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Pedestrian killed in fatal hit-and-run, State Troopers investigating
Troopers with North Carolina State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a Chocowinity man. On Saturday, July 20, at approximately 6:30 a.m., troopers responded to a fatal hit-and-run on U.S. Highway 17 at the intersection of Possum Track Road in Beaufort County, Master Trooper Rico Stephens shared with the […] The post Pedestrian killed in fatal hit-and-run, State Troopers investigating appeared first on Washington Daily News.
New Bern's 'Yappy Hour' invites you and your pup this Friday at DoubleTree
A unique happy-hour in New Bern this week will offer some fun activities for both dogs and their owners. “Yappy Hour” will take place at 5:30 Friday night, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown. Admission is free. The event will feature a Margaritaville theme, a tiki bar and...
Southpaws clinch playoff spot after wild day of rain delays and venue changes
Waking up this morning the New Bern Southpaws knew it would take just one more win to punch their ticket into the playoffs a dream scenario for the Paws' inaugural season which ended up turning into a wild and crazy adventure just to finish up two shortened games today. As...
Fisheries committee starts work to revise oyster, clam harvest rules
NEW BERN — The Oyster and Clam Advisory Committee (AC) of the N.C Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) got down to business last week in New Bern, kicking off what will be a long effort to revise management rules for the two important fisheries. Thomas Newman, fisheries liaison for the...
Weyerhaeuser halts New Bern sawmill operations
Weyerhaeuser is halting operations indefinitely at its New Bern sawmill in North Carolina. The North Carolina Commerce department received a WARN notice on July 18 stating that "there will be a total closure of the New Bern Lumber Mill facility located at 1482 Weyerhaeuser Road in Vanceboro, North Carolina by September 16, 2024. This closure is expected to be an indefinite curtailment which will exceed 30 days and will affect all employees at the New Bern Lumber Mill facility."
2024 North Carolina high School football: Week-by-week schedules for every WNC team
North Carolina high school teams in the NCHSAA can officially begin their season on Aug. 23, while NCISAA teams can start on Aug. 16. The NCISAA regular season concludes Oct. 25, and the NCHSAA regular season ends Nov. 1. Western North Carolina teams are competing in summer workouts and 7-on-7s...
Party pushing Cornel West for president sues North Carolina elections board
(The Center Square) – Litigation was filed Monday by the Justice for All Party, supporter of Cornel West for president, against the North Carolina State Board of Elections by three Fayetteville residents. The lawsuit of plaintiffs Johnny Thomas Ortiz II, Jimmie Gregory Rogers Jr. and Weldon Murphy says the state board had “no legal authority” […]
BHS Principal receives award from UNC
Bertie High School Principal William Peele III could be running out of wall space. He recently received a certificate from the UNC World View’s Global Education Leaders Program for attending and participating in the annual program. This will join other awards for his contribution to education including District Teacher of the Year, District Principal of the Year and Northeast Regional Principal of the Year for the state of North Carolina. ...
EVgo and Regency Centers open new charging station in North Carolina
Building on a partnership that began in 2020, EV charging network EVgo and Florida-based shopping center owner, operator and developer Regency Centers, have opened a new fast charging station at Blakeney Town Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the seventh such site opened in metropolitan areas in North Carolina....
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