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Sheriff’s Office investigating suspicious fire at mobile home
On June 30, deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Minor Run Road in Edward regarding an ongoing domestic dispute. When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered a fire inside an unoccupied single wide mobile home on the property and immediately requested the fire department to respond. While attempting to […] The post Sheriff’s Office investigating suspicious fire at mobile home appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Love named Eagle’s Wings next Executive Director
Vanessa Love was caught by complete surprise when a new employment opportunity appeared in her inbox earlier this year. She opened an email from Eagle’s Wings gauging her interest in potentially becoming their next Executive Director. Eagle’s Wings is a non-profit food pantry that serves hundreds of households in Beaufort County every year. The email […] The post Love named Eagle’s Wings next Executive Director appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Greenville man arrested on outstanding drug warrants
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Greenville man has been arrested after multiple outstanding warrants and drug charges were issued against him. Antonio Lamont Harris, 32, was arrested by deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, along with K9 Athos. Officials said they received information that Harris was wanted on nine separate charges out of Pitt […]
Tip leads to fentanyl seizure and arrest of wanted fugitive
On June 25, 2024, deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, along with K9 Athos, arrested 32-year-old Antonio Lamont Harris of Greenville, NC on multiple outstanding warrants and drug charges. This arrest stemmed from deputies receiving information that Harris was wanted on nine separate charges out of Pitt County and was traveling to Beaufort County […] The post Tip leads to fentanyl seizure and arrest of wanted fugitive appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Greenville man facing charges in two counties
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville man is facing charges in two counties after his arrest earlier this week. Beaufort County deputies say they arrested Antonio Harris on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Harris was spotted by deputies at a gas station in Washington. After being arrested on nine outstanding warrants...
Greenville fugitive nabbed with drugs at gas station, faces charges in two counties
Beaufort County, NC — A Greenville fugitive was arrested and now faces charges in two separate counties following information provided to law enforcement. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says 32-year-old Antonio Lamont Harris of Greenville was taken into custody on Tuesday, June 25. Deputies were informed that Harris was...
Deputies searching for missing Beaufort County man
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Deputies in one Eastern Carolina county are searching for a missing man. Beaufort County deputies say Leroy Johnson was last seen around 10:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Dollar General on U.S. 264 east of Washington. The 56-year-old man was wearing a black t-shirt and blue...
Search underway for missing 56-year-old man last seen at Dollar General
The Beaufort County Sherrif's Office is searching for a missing person last seen at a local Dollar General store in Washington on Tuesday. 56-year-old Leroy Sheldon Johnson has not been seen since June 25 around 10:00 p.m. He is said to be 6 ft tall, with a medium build and...
Public’s assistance requested to locate missing person
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Leroy Sheldon Johnson, 56, was last seen at the Dollar General, located at 6317 US264 East in Washington, on June 25, 2024 at approximately 10 p.m. Johnson was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue shorts. Johnson is […] The post Public’s assistance requested to locate missing person appeared first on Washington Daily News.
JANICE MANNING "JAN" BROWNING
NASHVILLE - Janice Manning "Jan" Browning, age 88, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. Born in Beaufort County on November 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Nathaniel Manning and Susan Virginia Peele Manning. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. John Robert Browning, Jr.; her son, Rev. Marvin Tim Browning; her son-in-law, Dr. Charles Marshall Coats; and her brothers, Mac Edwin Manning, Sr. and James Suggs.
COVID-19, the virus that shut down Beaufort County
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After about 5 years, it is a good time to reflect on COVID-19 and the damage it has done. I am not a doctor so my opinion may not be sound on certain items. The COVID-19 pandemic is fading into its 5th year. I...
To the rescue: Dallas
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Dallas is ready to meet you!. Casey Boyd with Beaufort County Animal Services recently introduced us to Dallas. "This is Dallas. She is a six-month-old blue tick hound mix that was surrendered by her owner due to no fault of her own.
Transfer station schedule change announcement
Beginning July 6, 2024, the Republic Services Beaufort County Transfer Station, located at 500 Flanders Filters Road, Washington, NC 27889, will open to the public every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (with the exception of major holidays of New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day). Beaufort County is contracting with […] The post Transfer station schedule change announcement appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Washington seeks public input on phase two of downtown streetscape project
WASHINGTON, Beaufort County — The city of Washington is seeking public input for the second phase of the streetscape project in downtown. Come out to the Washington Civic Center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2026, to discuss revitalizing sidewalks on Market Street and more blocks of Main Street.
BCSO: Multi-agency investigation leads to conviction of sexual predator
On Jan. 27 2022, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sex offense involving a 15-year-old minor. During the investigation, it was discovered the victim, a 15-year-old female minor from Beaufort County had been solicited by defendant, 52 year old Jason Bernard of Springfield, Missouri. Deputies learned the minor had been contacted […] The post BCSO: Multi-agency investigation leads to conviction of sexual predator appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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