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Broadband internet coming to Beaufort County at a faster speed
Access to broadband internet is reaching Beaufort County at a faster speed. More residents will have access to faster internet service in the next two years, according to County Manager Brian Alligood. “This is a generational opportunity for Beaufort County for not only economic development, quality of life, education – just access to what is […] The post Broadband internet coming to Beaufort County at a faster speed appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Pamlico Sound ferry routes begin full spring schedules
OCRACOKE – The N.C. Ferry System’s Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke ferry routes began adding service this week. As of April 9, the following schedules will be as follows: • Cedar Island-Ocracoke: 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m. • Ocracoke-Cedar Island: 7:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. • Swan Quarter-Ocracoke: 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 […] The post Pamlico Sound ferry routes begin full spring schedules appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Solar Eclipse: What you need to know
From NASA: The April 8, 2024, eclipse will be a total solar eclipse. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. People viewing the eclipse from […] The post Solar Eclipse: What you need to know appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Home Food Preservation classes offered at Ag-Extention office
Join us for Home Food Preservation classes taught by Louise Hinsley, Extension Agent, Family Consumer Sciences. The topics are dehydration, pressure canning (low acid foods such as green beans and meats), Jams, Jellies and Soft Spreads (boiling water bath method and freezer jams) and pickles (boiling water bath method and refrigerator pickles). Each class is […] The post Home Food Preservation classes offered at Ag-Extention office appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Washington’s upcoming conference to benefit Bright Futures
Local professionals will soon have the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills and support a good cause, as the Relate, Innovate, Impact Conference prepares to open its doors at the Washington Civic Center on April 16. This first-of-its-kind event in Eastern North Carolina is generating significant buzz among the business community, with expectations of presenting […] The post Washington’s upcoming conference to benefit Bright Futures appeared first on Washington Daily News.
PROFILE 2024: Camry Sadler
NAME: Camry Sadler Age: 34 Residence: Washington Camry Sadler was named Belhaven’s newest Town Clerk in September. She is a Pinetown native and alumna of East Carolina University. She is a former safety coordinator for facility services at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital. Her day-to-day includes maintaining important town council documents, working with Town Manager Lynn […] The post PROFILE 2024: Camry Sadler appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Driver charged with DWI in Beaufort County fatal collision
On Wednesday, April 3, North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a collision that resulted in the death of 44-year-old Williamston mother, Janine James. The collision occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Highway 17 just south of the Martin County border, North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed. Izair Perez, 28, of Washington was traveling south […] The post Driver charged with DWI in Beaufort County fatal collision appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Beaufort County DSS plants pinwheel garden for Child Abuse Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, N.C. –– April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time for communities to focus on working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. In observance of Child Abuse Awareness Month, Beaufort County Department of Social Services staff and community partners gathered in front of the agency to plant a pinwheel garden, which represents efforts […] The post Beaufort County DSS plants pinwheel garden for Child Abuse Prevention Month appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Hackney Executive Chef a finalist for James Beard Award
Jamie Davis, executive chef at The Hackney in Washington has been named a finalist for Best Chef Southeast by the James Beard Foundation, The Hackney announced on Wednesday, April 3. James Beard Awards are given to professionals in culinary arts, hospitality, media and the broader food system who show exceptional talent. These national and annual […] The post Hackney Executive Chef a finalist for James Beard Award appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Open Door Women’s Shelter seeks funding for expansion plans
The Open Door Women’s Shelter capital campaign is in full swing. The shelter is seeking $700,000 to fund the expansion of the existing shelter located at 1240 Cowell Farm Road in Washington. “We are one of only three active shelters in Northeast North Carolina, which serve over 500,000 women, that take in both women and […] The post Open Door Women’s Shelter seeks funding for expansion plans appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Severe weather potential for Wednesday
From Chris Newkirk, Beaufort County Emergency Services: Our office is currently monitoring the forecast of an approaching cold front that has the potential to bring severe weather to our area tomorrow. The current forecast for Beaufort County includes: Rain Rain chances will increase around 8am tomorrow and continue through 7pm, with most areas receiving ¼ […] The post Severe weather potential for Wednesday appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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