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Beaufort County Schools terminates employment of high school basketball coach, middle school teacher
Southside High School varsity boys basketball coach and P.S. Jones Middle School seventh grade English teacher, Trenton Flemming, was terminated from his positions at both schools on May 22. The same day, Assistant Superintendent of Beaufort County Schools, Mark Doane, called Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office “wanting to report an alcohol offense,” according to documents from […] The post Beaufort County Schools terminates employment of high school basketball coach, middle school teacher appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Washington home destroyed by fire, family displaced
A Beaufort County family is without a home after a devastating fire on Monday May, 27. Shortly after 9 p.m., first responders were dispatched to a fire at 302 Beech Lane in Washington, according to Beaufort County Communications Director, Brandon Tester. Two adults and one child were at the home when the fire was reported. […] The post Washington home destroyed by fire, family displaced appeared first on Washington Daily News.
“Remembering Hidden Heroes:” Memorial Day ceremony held downtown
In 2008, Scottie Taylor and his family joined a fraternity no one wants to join, The Gold Star Family. The only requirement and cost to join this fraternity is to grieve the loss of an immediate loved one who died while serving in active duty to the U.S. military. Taylor lost his middle child, SPC […] The post “Remembering Hidden Heroes:” Memorial Day ceremony held downtown appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Bath bridge to open by Memorial Day
The Ray S. Brooks bridge that leads into Bath will be completed by Memorial Day, a spokesperson for the North Carolina Department of Transportation confirmed. The bridge closed on Mar. 26 for structural repairs. A span, or a portion, of the 64-year-old bridge was replaced to add to its longevity. On Wednesday, Town of Bath […] The post Bath bridge to open by Memorial Day appeared first on Washington Daily News.
WHS seniors celebrated with “What’s your E?” event
At Washington High School, seniors aren’t asked what they’d like to do after graduation, instead, they are asked, “What’s your E?” Meaning, after walking across the stage and receiving their diploma, what will be their next step – enrollment, employment or enlistment. During senior year, students choose if they want to enroll in higher education, […] The post WHS seniors celebrated with “What’s your E?” event appeared first on Washington Daily News.
PROFILE 2024: Leland Galt
NAME: Leland Galt AGE: 34 Residence: Born in South Carolina, and now lives in Beaufort County Leland Galt started his own business, Washington Woodworking Company, in 2018. When he was younger, Galt always found himself making things from old broken skateboards and working with friends who really sparked his interest and appreciation of wood. So […] The post PROFILE 2024: Leland Galt appeared first on Washington Daily News.
All sites pass first Swim Guide test of the summer
WASHINGTON [May 24, 2024] — All sites on the Tar-Pamlico passed the first Swim Guide test of the season, but swimmers still need to take caution this Memorial Day weekend. Plum Point in Bath was not tested this week. “While all the sites we sampled met state and federal recreational water-quality standards this week, keep […] The post All sites pass first Swim Guide test of the summer appeared first on Washington Daily News.
New shuttle service rolls into downtown
Former City of Washington Public Works Director Adam Waters has an electric idea to solve parking problems in downtown Washington. He’s started a free shuttle service that takes riders from their car door to the front door of nearby shops and restaurants. Being that he’s a Beaufort County native and retired City of Washington employee, […] The post New shuttle service rolls into downtown appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Board of Education approves signing MOU with sheriff’s office
The Beaufort County Board of Education voted unanimously to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the school system and Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. They are one step closer to finalizing the return of 12 deputies to campuses across the county. The vote was taken during their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21. A Memorandum […] The post Board of Education approves signing MOU with sheriff’s office appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Beaufort County to hold household hazardous waste collection event
WASHINGTON, N.C. — Beaufort County Public Works will host a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, June 1. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Building 8 parking lot at Beaufort County Community College. The college is located at 5337 U.S. Hwy. 264 East in Washington. Household hazardous waste […] The post Beaufort County to hold household hazardous waste collection event appeared first on Washington Daily News.
WYCC set for annual Summerfest golf tournament
From Washington Yacht & Country Club: For more than 45 year’s the Washington Yacht and Country Club (WYCC) has hosted the club’s annual Summerfest Golf Tournament. Summerfest 2024 will be held May 31 – June 2, 2024. The Summerfest event has become one of Eastern North Carolina’s longest standing golf events, bringing golfers from cities […] The post WYCC set for annual Summerfest golf tournament appeared first on Washington Daily News.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Slip, Slop, Slap sun safety tips
May is an exciting time in Eastern North Carolina, as the days lengthen and the weather warms and outdoor activities in the sun become more prevalent. With summer right around the corner, I wanted to share some tips to enjoy your time outside as safely as possible. I enjoy being outdoors as much as anyone, […] The post May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Slip, Slop, Slap sun safety tips appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Northside alumna starts equine services small business
“It’s super special,” Summer Cordon Marsh said when sharing about her mission to give horses a life they deserve. Marsh has established an equine services small business that offers rehoming to horses in need of a temporary place to stay or rescue from a tragic fate. “It’s indescribably special to be able to do this. […] The post Northside alumna starts equine services small business appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Washington-Warren Airport Director resigns
Washington-Warren Airport Director, Earl Malpass, has resigned, he confirmed on Tuesday, May 21. Malpass will be leaving at the end of the month to take a similar administrative position at a large airport in Anchorage, Alaska. “It’s time for new leadership, and I had an offer that I can’t refuse,” Malpass said. “For the sake […] The post Washington-Warren Airport Director resigns appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Division of Water Resources OKs certificate for pilot treatment at Lake Mattamuskeet
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has approved a certificate of coverage to allow BlueGreen Water Technologies to conduct a pilot study of a treatment for cyanobacteria within a limited area of Lake Mattamuskeet, the state’s largest freshwater lake, starting on June 1. The certificate of coverage […] The post Division of Water Resources OKs certificate for pilot treatment at Lake Mattamuskeet appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Sound Rivers launches 7th year of Swim Guide
Swim Guide returns for a seventh year this Memorial Day weekend. On Friday, the environmental nonprofit Sound Rivers will launch the summer-long public service that lets people know where it’s safe to swim in local waterways, from the Piedmont to the Pamlico Sound. “We’ve got 54 popular recreational sites throughout the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds […] The post Sound Rivers launches 7th year of Swim Guide appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Greater Bath Memorial Day Celebration returns this weekend
The Greater Bath Foundation is ready more than ever to host its annual Memorial Day Celebration this Saturday, May 25. Last year, predictions of a soggy and stormy weekend doused any hope that a concert by The Embers ft. Craig Woolard and a 45-minute firework show would happen. Beginning at 6 p.m., delicious smells of […] The post Greater Bath Memorial Day Celebration returns this weekend appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Plan to have a weekend of jurassic proportions at NC Fossil Fest
From Aurora Fossil Museum The largest gathering on the east coast of natural history enthusiasts and fossil collectors from around the world will be held at the North Carolina Fossil Festival, May 25-27, 2024, with free festival admission and parking. The annual North Carolina Fossil Festival will feature opportunities to dig for fossils and shark […] The post Plan to have a weekend of jurassic proportions at NC Fossil Fest appeared first on Washington Daily News.
PROFILE 2024: Joseph Moore
NAME: Joseph Moore AGE: 36 RESIDENCE: Lifelong resident of Washington Following his graduation from Washington High School in 2005, Joseph Moore received a full scholarship to Elizabeth City State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in banking and financing, and business management. He went on to receive his MBA at […] The post PROFILE 2024: Joseph Moore appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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