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Love named Eagle’s Wings next Executive Director
Vanessa Love was caught by complete surprise when a new employment opportunity appeared in her inbox earlier this year. She opened an email from Eagle’s Wings gauging her interest in potentially becoming their next Executive Director. Eagle’s Wings is a non-profit food pantry that serves hundreds of households in Beaufort County every year. The email […] The post Love named Eagle’s Wings next Executive Director appeared first on Washington Daily News.
New City Market mural a reflection of the community
Those visiting or just passing by the City Market on North Market Street will now be greeted by the mural “We Are Community”. For owners Bill and Marion Booth, it creates a vision of what the City Market is all about. “It represents everything I feel about our community and what the community represents,” said […] The post New City Market mural a reflection of the community appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Public’s assistance requested to locate missing person
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Leroy Sheldon Johnson, 56, was last seen at the Dollar General, located at 6317 US264 East in Washington, on June 25, 2024 at approximately 10 p.m. Johnson was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue shorts. Johnson is […] The post Public’s assistance requested to locate missing person appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Tip leads to fentanyl seizure and arrest of wanted fugitive
On June 25, 2024, deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, along with K9 Athos, arrested 32-year-old Antonio Lamont Harris of Greenville, NC on multiple outstanding warrants and drug charges. This arrest stemmed from deputies receiving information that Harris was wanted on nine separate charges out of Pitt County and was traveling to Beaufort County […] The post Tip leads to fentanyl seizure and arrest of wanted fugitive appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Pamlico Books up for sale as Ryans start next chapter of life
“We certainly didn’t plan it this way,” said Tom Ryan, the owner of Pamlico Books. For the last three years, Tom and his wife Deb poured their lives and souls into Pamlico Books, bringing Washington its first independently-owned bookstore in over 15 years. But, as they know all too well, life sometimes has other plans […] The post Pamlico Books up for sale as Ryans start next chapter of life appeared first on Washington Daily News.
The yellow brick road to survivorship
Survivor: “A person who continues to function despite setbacks or hardships.” Cancer: “An evil condition that spreads destructively.” Two very powerful words. Put them together and you get “CANCER SURVIVOR.” The definition of a Cancer Survivor is “Any person diagnosed with cancer, from the time of initial diagnosis until the end of life.” The combination […] The post The yellow brick road to survivorship appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Transfer station schedule change announcement
Beginning July 6, 2024, the Republic Services Beaufort County Transfer Station, located at 500 Flanders Filters Road, Washington, NC 27889, will open to the public every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (with the exception of major holidays of New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day). Beaufort County is contracting with […] The post Transfer station schedule change announcement appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Haven’s Mill Pizza Co. opens in downtown
“We’re real lucky” and “happy to be here,” Mike Martin and Steve Gill, said on opening day of their new pizza shop, Haven’s Mill Pizza Co. On Wednesday, June 26, they officially opened Haven’s Mill Pizza Co. – ten months after announcing they would occupy the historic building near the entrance of Pitt Street Brewing […] The post Haven’s Mill Pizza Co. opens in downtown appeared first on Washington Daily News.
BCSO: Multi-agency investigation leads to conviction of sexual predator
On Jan. 27 2022, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sex offense involving a 15-year-old minor. During the investigation, it was discovered the victim, a 15-year-old female minor from Beaufort County had been solicited by defendant, 52 year old Jason Bernard of Springfield, Missouri. Deputies learned the minor had been contacted […] The post BCSO: Multi-agency investigation leads to conviction of sexual predator appeared first on Washington Daily News.
TODAY: Ripe for Revival returns to Washington, fighting food insecurity
Rocky Mount based Ripe for Revival, in partnership with State Farm Agent Mauri Evans, is back in Washington today to help tackle food insecurity in the community. The pay-what-you-can Ripe for Revival Mobile Market is rolling into Washington for its weekly visit stocked with fresh produce, proteins, dairy, eggs, and other food products the community […] The post TODAY: Ripe for Revival returns to Washington, fighting food insecurity appeared first on Washington Daily News.
AAF International expands capabilities at Washington plant
To keep up with a robust manufacturing industry, AAF International, a member of the Daikin Group, has re-launched their facility on their Washington campus. AAF International is better known locally as Flanders Filters. The current facility has been upgraded to produce the highest technology of filters for several industries including microelectronics, pharmaceutical, nuclear power and […] The post AAF International expands capabilities at Washington plant appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Statewide ‘Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It’ campaign starts today
Show your patriotic spirit and keep America safe and be aware of the dangers of drinking and driving. The annual ‘Booze it and Lose it’ campaign, which begins today and ends on July 7, uses public outreach and stepped-up law enforcement to discourage drunk driving. Statewide, law enforcement will be patrolling and doing more checkpoints […] The post Statewide ‘Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It’ campaign starts today appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Preserving the legacy of the Ware Creek Rosenwald School
The Ware Creek Rosenwald School in Blounts Creek is nestled in a small open field along Maules Point Road, surrounded by wooded land and acre upon acre of tobacco fields. Built in 1921, it was part of the vision of Julias Rosenwald, philanthropist, and president of Sears and Roebuck, and Booker T. Washington of the […] The post Preserving the legacy of the Ware Creek Rosenwald School appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Montague retires from Eagle’s Wings
Ann-Marie Montague attended her last board meeting as Eagle’s Wing’s Executive Director on Thursday, June 20. This does not come as a shock to fellow board members, because they have spent the last two years preparing for this moment. In 2022, Montague notified board members of her intentions to retire by the summer of 2024. […] The post Montague retires from Eagle’s Wings appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Fearing a “grim” end, Dockmaster appreciative of “miracle” life-saving efforts
Sunday morning (June 16) started out like any other for Washington waterfront Dockmaster Rick Brass, 74, of Washington. He wanted to get to the docks a little early to help boats move from one slip to another. Little did he know that by the afternoon, he would need life-saving CPR from a stranger. Brass suffered […] The post Fearing a “grim” end, Dockmaster appreciative of “miracle” life-saving efforts appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Chocowinity EMS budget on the chopping block, sees more deductions
Chocowinity EMS has watched its budget be chopped not once, but twice in the last month. Their budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been reduced to $730,000 which is a 55% decrease from last fiscal year’s budget of $1.6 million. They were initially planning for a budget of $960,000, but it was reduced again earlier […] The post Chocowinity EMS budget on the chopping block, sees more deductions appeared first on Washington Daily News.
K-9 Unit locates breaking and entering suspect hiding in residence
On June 20, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Asbury Trails in Washington for a possible breaking and entering call. The property owner reported that he believed someone was inside the rental property, which was supposed to be vacant. K-9 Athos immediately located 35-year-old Josue Martinez-Diaz hiding within […] The post K-9 Unit locates breaking and entering suspect hiding in residence appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Tar-Pamlico gets an all-clear from Swim Guide
WASHINGTON [June 21, 2024] — All sites on the Tar-Pamlico pass the Swim Guide test this week. Only one site was not tested: Plum Point in Bath. “When there’s no rain, there’s little-to-no bacteria entering the waterways through stormwater runoff,” said Clay Barber, Sound Rivers’ program director. “So, this dry weather might not be good […] The post Tar-Pamlico gets an all-clear from Swim Guide appeared first on Washington Daily News.
K-9 search during traffic stop leads to felony drug arrests
On June 12th, 2024, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, with help from K9 Athos, arrested 44-year-old Benjamin Warren Bohrer of Washington and 29-year-old Ashley Nichole Jones of Chocowinity on multiple drug charges. Their arrest stemmed from Deputies conducting a traffic stop on Bohrer’s vehicle and deploying K9 Athos, who detected the odor of […] The post K-9 search during traffic stop leads to felony drug arrests appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Three-vehicle accident claims life of Washington man
An accident involving three vehicles claimed the life of a Washington man on Wednesday, June 19. The accident occurred on U.S. Highway 264 in Beaufort County. North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the scene at approximately 6:19 p.m. According to State Highway patrol, a 2018 Jeep SUV collided into the rear of a Honda […] The post Three-vehicle accident claims life of Washington man appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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