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Several streets closed due to flooding in Belhaven
BELHAVEN, N.C. (WNCT) — The Belhaven Police Department has had to close several streets in the town due to flooding. Barricades have been put up as some roads are completely covered by water. Road conditions will be monitored. People are asked to not drive in these areas. People who drive through flood waters could face […]
Beaufort County under tornado watch until 6 p.m.
From the National Weather Service: Helene will move into the Tennessee Valley today and extend a heavy rain band across Eastern North Carolina. This rain band will generate a quick period of moderate to heavy rain with scattered embedded tornadoes possible. Communities south of Highway 70 are of greatest concern, but all of Eastern North […] The post Beaufort County under tornado watch until 6 p.m. appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Pamlico County Special Operations Team helping to rescue, evacuate people in storm-ravaged western NC
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WNCT) – Pamlico County Special Operations Swiftwater Team spent Saturday in one of the hardest hit parts of western North Carolina where the damage is described as “unimaginable.” According to a Facebook post from Pamlico County Emergency Management, the team arrived in the area Friday, assisting with ongoing rescues and evacuations in […]
A tough year for tobacco farmers
There is an old adage, “Dry weather will scare you, but it is the wet weather that will put you out of business.” And that is exactly what happened this year for local tobacco farmers. The drought early in the summer, followed by ten days of torrential rain, proved to be too much for many […] The post A tough year for tobacco farmers appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Panel says state's elections remain safe, secure
Constant training, secured technology and, most importantly, paper ballots are among steps that ensure North Carolina elections are secure, officials said this week. Problems occur, but they are isolated and corrected, the panel said during the Trusted Elections Tour, sponsored by North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe, and Secure Elections. Former Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr and former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, leaders of the grassroots effort initiated by The...
Beaufort County Concert Association gifts to the Beaufort County Arts Council’s youth programming
Washington, NC, September 26, 2024 Beaufort County is alive with creativity and potential, especially when it comes to uplifting its young people through the arts! The Beaufort County Concert Association (BCCA) has generously contributed to the Beaufort County Arts Council’s youth programming budget, further solidifying their dedication to nurturing the next generation of artists. This […] The post Beaufort County Concert Association gifts to the Beaufort County Arts Council’s youth programming appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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