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Spring Break Art Camp draws students from across Beaufort County
The Turnage Theatre was filled last week with the sounds of aspiring young artists. Forty students grades 3-10, explored a variety of arts from pottery to pantomime under the guidance of professional artists and teachers. Following a week of creating and preparing, the students showcased their artwork and performed before a gathering of family and […] The post Spring Break Art Camp draws students from across Beaufort County appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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.
Beaufort County reacts to solar eclipse
By Ianna Amelia Marijono and Holly Jackson For The Washington Daily News Monday’s solar eclipse had Beaufort County residents of all ages watching the sky from the swim beach at Goose Creek State Park. Sophie Davis, assistant park ranger at Goose Creek, said it’s important that people gather to see a unique celestial event like […] The post Beaufort County reacts to solar eclipse 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.
Construction at Douglas Crossroads requires traffic shift starting today
The construction of a roundabout at the Douglas Crossroads intersection in Beaufort County will require a temporary traffic shift starting Monday morning, April 8. The travel lanes will shift slightly north from the existing pattern. The change will also eliminate the turn lanes on U.S. 264 to reduce it to a two-lane road. This traffic […] The post Construction at Douglas Crossroads requires traffic shift starting today 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.
New K-9 assists in finding crystal-meth
On March 25, 2024, deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office along with K-9 Tinnus arrested Todd Victor Bond on multiple drugs charges. This arrest stemmed from deputies and K-9 unit Tinnus conducting a traffic stop on Bond. As a result of this investigation, deputies seized over 28 grams of crystal methamphetamine. Todd Victor Bond […] The post New K-9 assists in finding crystal-meth appeared first on Washington Daily News.
PROFILE 2024: Courtney Spear
NAME: COURTNEY SPEAR AGE: 38 RESIDENCE: WASHINGTON Courtney Spear is the founder and owner of Sun Moon and Bloom on Market Street in downtown Washington. The Eastern North Carolina native and East Carolina University alumna opened the floral shop in October after moving to the area from Wilmington where she was a Certified Surgical Technologist […] The post PROFILE 2024: Courtney Spear 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.
WPD makes arrest in fatal shooting, investigation on-going
Washington Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, Mar. 29 at approximately 11:42 p.m. in the 500 block of Haven Street. The police department and Washington Fire and Rescue responded to the scene where 43-year-old Jimmy Lee Ruffin was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Ruffin was pronounced […] The post WPD makes arrest in fatal shooting, investigation on-going 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.
BCSO captain becomes Belhaven police chief
Wesley Waters, former Captain of Criminal Investigations with Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, is Belhaven’s newest Police Chief, the Town of Belhaven announced on Monday, April, 1. Waters’s employment with police department begins Monday, April 15. His career in law enforcement started in Belhaven as a police officer before moving on to Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. […] The post BCSO captain becomes Belhaven police chief appeared first on Washington Daily News.
PROFILE 2024: Alex Sefton
Name: Alex Sefton Age: 29 Residence: Washington, NC Hometown: Clarke County, VA Alex Sefton, a graduate of the Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina, serves as an Assistant District Attorney for Beaufort County. In his role, Alex prosecutes criminal defendants in Beaufort, Martin, Washington, Hyde, and Tyrrell Counties, representing the state, the […] The post PROFILE 2024: Alex Sefton appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Beaufort’s Best: Teacher of the Year Nominees Announced
A select group of educators from Beaufort County Schools has been announced as nominees for the “Teacher of the Year” award for the 2024-2025 academic year. The nominees, each representing their respective schools, have been chosen for their exceptional contributions to education and dedication to student success. The district recognizes the following educators as candidates […] The post Beaufort’s Best: Teacher of the Year Nominees Announced appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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