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Remembering our pets during the “Dog Days” of summer
As most will attest it has been quite warm, even excessively hot by some standards, during the first month of summer. Heat advisories have warned individuals to stay inside when they can and of course, keep hydrated throughout the entire day. These same warnings also apply to our beloved pets who are having to endure […] The post Remembering our pets during the “Dog Days” of summer appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Salt marshes mitigate hurricane damage
Weather experts say the 2024 hurricane season could spawn a record number of storms along with increased intensity. News that once again has observers keeping a close eye on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. One natural mitigator to potential storm damage is North Carolina’s approximately 222,000 acres of salt marshes, which play a key role in […] The post Salt marshes mitigate hurricane damage appeared first on Washington Daily News.
County health department working to collect more info on local overdose reversals
More than 1,000 doses of Narcan have been administered in Beaufort County in the last year by the county health department, according to Public Health Director JaNell Octigan. Narcan is the brand name for naloxone, an opioid antagonist that immediately works to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose caused by either fentanyl, heroin or […] The post County health department working to collect more info on local overdose reversals appeared first on Washington Daily News.
A legacy of service and leadership: Agape announces death of J. Robert Harris
From Agape Health Services It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. J. Robert Harris, a beacon of service and leadership, who passed away on July 15, 2024, at the age of 98. A founding member of the Agape Board of Directors and Metropolitan Community Health Services, Mr. Harris’s impact on […] The post A legacy of service and leadership: Agape announces death of J. Robert Harris appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Four sites fail Swim Guide test this week
WASHINGTON [July 19, 2024] — Heavy rain in much of eastern North Carolina is affecting water quality in local waterways. Four Tar-Pamlico sites failed to meet recreational water-quality standards this week: River Road in Tarboro, Havens Gardens in Washington, Cotton Patch Landing in Blounts Creek and Bonner Point in Bath. Tar River Reservoir and Sunset […] The post Four sites fail Swim Guide test this week appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Sheriff’s Office K9 Athos receives donation of body armor
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, NC, K9 Athos has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Athos’ vest was sponsored by John and Molly Shirk of Redmond, WA and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in […] The post Sheriff’s Office K9 Athos receives donation of body armor appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Multi-jurisdictional drug investigation leads to arrest
On July 8, 2024, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from Craven County Sheriff’s Office, New Bern Police Department, Greenville Regional Drug Task Force and NC SBI arrested 25-year-old Patrick O’Brien Coffey of Greenville, NC on multiple drug charges. This arrest resulted from a multi-jurisdictional drug investigation into Coffey and ended with Deputies executing a […] The post Multi-jurisdictional drug investigation leads to arrest appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Severe weather approaching Beaufort County
From D.C. Linton, Beaufort County Emergency Services: Our office is monitoring the forecast of an approaching front moving through this afternoon that could produce heavy rainfall, isolated strong to severe thunderstorms, strong winds, coastal flooding, and dangerous marine conditions. The current forecast for Beaufort County includes: Rain Rain chances will increase after lunch today, and […] The post Severe weather approaching Beaufort County appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Local author releases third book in murder mystery series
Award-winning local author, Marni Graff (M. K. Graff), published the third installment of the Trudy Genova Manhattan Mysteries series in April. She recently visited the Belhaven Public Library following a book tour in New England and New York. The third book, “Death in the Orchard” takes the main character, Nurse Trudy Genova, and her NYPD […] The post Local author releases third book in murder mystery series appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Building entrepreneurs from the ground up
Five high school students from Beaufort County recently participated in ECU’s Miller School of Business Summer Youth Innovation Camp. Up until this year, the camp only served students in Pitt County. However, that all changed thanks to Keith Hudson, director of the Pamlico Business Resource Center in Washington. “When I found out about the camp […] The post Building entrepreneurs from the ground up appeared first on Washington Daily News.
5th Sarah Keys Evans Day scheduled
From Sarah Keys Evans Public Arts Committee Members of the Sarah Keys Evans Planning Committee and the Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation are excited to celebrate the Fifth Sarah Keys Evans Day. A celebration will be held at the Sarah Keys Evans Plaza in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Park on Virginia Avenue and […] The post 5th Sarah Keys Evans Day scheduled appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Viva La Vida mural unveiled in Washington
The 3,300 sq. ft. mural Viva La Vida or Live Life, was unveiled at a ribbon cutting on July 16. Located at the Bobby Andrews Recreation Center on East 7th Street, the mural is a magnificent display of words, color, and imagery, which are representative of the Latinx community in Washington. The project was made […] The post Viva La Vida mural unveiled in Washington appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Wildlife Agency to install Pitt County’s first public fishing area in Grimesland
RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has entered into an agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to open a public fishing area (PFA) on an NCDOT 555-acre property in Grimesland. The proposed PFA area will be constructed off North Grimesland Road, where there are several shallow ponds located on […] The post Wildlife Agency to install Pitt County’s first public fishing area in Grimesland appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Local legislators react to Trump assassination attempt
Legislators who represent Beaufort County are sharing their reactions to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred during his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13. It is being investigated by the FBI as an assassination attempt, according to national news outlets. Trump was wounded in the middle of […] The post Local legislators react to Trump assassination attempt appeared first on Washington Daily News.
The man who “literally put Washington on the map”
Henry Overing Handy, the son of Commodore Robert Handy and Mary Rathbone Whitehorse Handy, was born on March 21, 1848, in Charleston, Massachusetts. Handy would follow in his father’s footsteps, as he entered the Naval Academy at the age of 17 and was appointed immediately as an Acting Midshipman. Following his graduation on July 4, […] The post The man who “literally put Washington on the map” appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Padgett named Bright Futures Coordinator
The Washington Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce (WBCCC) has announced the appointment of Ashley Padgett as the new Bright Futures Coordinator. Padgett, who retired from Beaufort County Schools in October 2023, has been an integral part of the Bright Futures program since its inception a decade ago. This part-time role marks a new chapter in […] The post Padgett named Bright Futures Coordinator appeared first on Washington Daily News.
One site fails Swim Guide test this week
WASHINGTON [July 12, 2024] — One Tar-Pamlico site failed to meet recreational water-quality standards this week: Havens Gardens in Washington. “We’ve seen pretty good water quality since we started our weekly testing Memorial Day weekend,” said Clay Barber, Sound Rivers’ program director. “A lot of that has to do with the fact we haven’t had […] The post One site fails Swim Guide test this week appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Competing with Heart: Belhaven native represents area in Miss High School America Pageant
Mia Paniagua, a local student and reigning Miss North Carolina High School America 2024, recently represented her state at the national Miss High School America Pageant in Little Rock, Arkansas, July 4 – 5. Out of 52 competitors, Paniagua finished in the Top 16, earning several awards and scholarships along the way. “The pageant taught […] The post Competing with Heart: Belhaven native represents area in Miss High School America Pageant appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Beaufort County highway to temporarily close
AURORA – A section of N.C. 33 west of Aurora will close for about 24 hours this weekend. Between the evenings of July 12 and 13, N.C 33 near N.C. 306 will close in both directions. The closure will allow for the relocation of drag line equipment across NC 33. Signs alerting the public are […] The post Beaufort County highway to temporarily close appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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