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Susan Squires Named Economic Development Director
WASHINGTON, N.C. – Beaufort County is pleased to announce that Ms. Susan Squires has been named the permanent Economic Development Director for the County. Ms. Squires has been serving as the Interim Economic Development Director since the passing of former Director Brad Hufford. The Economic Development Director is responsible for promoting the business and economic development interests of the County and working with clients to establish, relocate or expand their businesses.
Marriages: June 23-29, 2024
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... There were no marriages in Beaufort County from June 23-29, 2024.
K-9 Tinnus recovering after surgery for injury during training
Sheriff Scott Hammonds and the staff of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public to keep K-9 Tinnus in their thoughts and prayers as he begins his recovery from surgery after being injured during training. K-9 Tinnus sustained a break to his left front humerus while training with his handler. The medical procedure […] The post K-9 Tinnus recovering after surgery for injury during training appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Beaufort County K9 Officer Tinnus healing after training injury
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office K9 named Tinnus is recovering after an injury he suffered while training. Tinnus had surgery to repair a broken left humerus bone. They said he suffered the injury while training with his handler. The sheriff’s office is hopeful Tinnus will make a full recovery and […]
WATCH: SpaceX launch spotted flying across Eastern Carolina skies
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - If you were walking out of your door Wednesday morning, you may have seen an unusual object in the sky. SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 satellites to orbit from Florida, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities on Wednesday morning. SpaceFlightNow says this launch is the...
Deputies respond to shooting at Happy Daze bar
On June 29, at approximately 2:38 a.m. deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Happy Daze bar located at 4203 Hwy 17 South in Chocowinity in reference to a report of shots fired outside of the business. Upon arrival, deputies located a vehicle that was damaged by gunfire and multiple handgun and […] The post Deputies respond to shooting at Happy Daze bar appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Senior Center’s non-city members are being charged with new, annual fee. Here’s how that’s “equitable” for all members
Without context, hearing that non-city residents are expected to pay an annual fee to participate in activities at the Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center may seem unfair. However, Washington City Manager Jonathan Russell is providing context that sheds light on a more complex issue. Non-city residents who are members of the senior center are now […] The post Senior Center’s non-city members are being charged with new, annual fee. Here’s how that’s “equitable” for all members appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Senator Perry announces resignation
State Senator and Senate Majority Whip Jim Perry (R-Beaufort, Lenoir and Craven) announced his resignation on Tuesday, July 2 in a Facebook post on his official page. “It has been a great honor to be a member of the North Carolina Senate and to serve the people of the East. I am incredibly thankful to […] The post Senator Perry announces resignation appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Washington man faces drug and weapons charges after home raid
WASHINGTON, Beaufort County — A Beaufort County man is now behind bars on multiple drug and weapons charges following an executed search warrant at his residence, according to the sheriff's office. Torrance Felicino Smith, 50 of Washington was arrested and charged with trafficking in cocaine by possession, possession of...
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