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Hickman graduates from Chief Deputies’ Leadership Institute
This week, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted chief deputy sheriffs for the third and final week of the Chief Deputies’ Leadership Institute at the JB Duke hotel in Durham. Chief deputies from across the state including Chief Deputy Timothy Hickman of Beaufort County attended. During Week 3, chief deputies heard guest speakers, attended presentations […] The post Hickman graduates from Chief Deputies’ Leadership Institute appeared first on Washington Daily News.
THIS SUNDAY: Digitally remastered film of 1939 Tulip Festival premiers at Turnage
On Sunday, June 9, Beaufort County residents will get their first look at the digitally remastered film of the 1939 Tulip Festival. The premier is made possible through a collaborative effort between the Beaufort County Arts Council, the Historic Port of Washington Project, and the Brown Library. “It made all of the sense in the […] The post THIS SUNDAY: Digitally remastered film of 1939 Tulip Festival premiers at Turnage appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Murphy introduces bipartisan legislation to protect coastal homeowners
From the Office of Congressman Greg Murphy Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), introduced the Prevent Environmental Hazards Act to give homeowners, insured by the National Flood Insurance Program, greater flexibility to manage natural disasters. “Homeowners should not be forced to wait for their home to cause an […] The post Murphy introduces bipartisan legislation to protect coastal homeowners appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Wells opens Daddy Dave’s Deli, has plans for third restaurant
At Daddy Dave’s Deli and Sports Bar, it’s all about family. Jeremy Wells, of Bath, started the restaurant last month – paying homage to his late father-in-law, David Crosby. “After he passed away, we always wanted to do something in honor of him,” Wells said. “We didn’t know exactly what we were going to do […] The post Wells opens Daddy Dave’s Deli, has plans for third restaurant appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Washington woman charged in fatal collision
A Washington woman has been charged in a fatal collision that took place on May 28, Master Trooper Rico Stephens confirmed. At approximately 7:16 p.m., troopers responded to the collision on NC Highway 33 at Country Road. Kristen Loree Johnson, of Washington, was traveling west on North Carolina Highway 33 in a passenger car when […] The post Washington woman charged in fatal collision appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Human remains recovered from Jack’s Creek ID’d as missing men from 1982 cold case
Human remains recovered from Jack’s Creek have been identified through circumstantial evidence, Washington Police Chief Phil Rollinson confirmed. The remains are believed to be connected to a 1982 missing persons cold case. On Dec. 10 of that year, three men William Clifton, David McMicken and Michael Norman went missing after being seen at a bar […] The post Human remains recovered from Jack’s Creek ID’d as missing men from 1982 cold case appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Emma Howard will lead Freedom to Prosperity Parade
Over her first 93 years, Emma Howard has touched the lives of many. So it is no surprise that she will serve as the grand marshal of this year’s Freedom to Prosperity Parade during Washington’s Juneteenth celebrations on June 15 and 16. “I was a bit surprised when they asked me to be the grand […] The post Emma Howard will lead Freedom to Prosperity Parade appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Paniagua recognized with Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
Mia Paniagua, of Belhaven, was recognized with the North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Award at the Beaufort County Commissioners meeting on June 3. This prestigious award honors individuals who make significant contributions to their communities through volunteer service. “It was very emotional for me to know that someone else is recognizing all the hard work […] The post Paniagua recognized with Governor’s Volunteer Service Award appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Youth league fees for non-city residents expected to increase
Next Monday, City Council members are expected to vote on the city’s annual budget – a budget that has Beaufort County families wondering if their children will continue to participate in youth league sports. In Washington, city and non-city residents pay different amounts for their children to participate in youth league sports. City residents pay […] The post Youth league fees for non-city residents expected to increase appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Outstanding volunteers recognized with Governor’s Award
From BEAUFORT-HYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has presented the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to two individuals and one group from Beaufort County. Award recipients are: Dan Butler, Mia Paniagua, and the ECU Health Beaufort Volunteers. These outstanding volunteers were recognized at the Beaufort County Commissioners’ meeting […] The post Outstanding volunteers recognized with Governor’s Award appeared first on Washington Daily News.
UPDATE: BCS releases details on Washington High School senior prank
Beaufort County Schools has shared details of a senior prank gone too far at Washington High School. On May 29, 47 PamPack seniors (identified to date) entered the school with a key. The students were able to enter the building without making a noise, because the “alarm was not properly set.” The students vandalized hallways, […] The post UPDATE: BCS releases details on Washington High School senior prank appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Waterline installation to close Beaufort County road this weekend
WASHINGTON – A portion of N.C. 32 at the Douglas Crossroads intersection in Beaufort County will be closed to traffic for most of the weekend. As part of the construction of the new roundabout, the southern portion of Broad Creek Road (N.C. 32) will be closed between 6 a.m. June 8 and 8 p.m. June […] The post Waterline installation to close Beaufort County road this weekend appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Rumors about senior prank continue to swirl; school system stays quiet
Even as they watched their children play in softball and baseball state championship games, Beaufort County parents couldn’t stop talking about a senior prank at Washington High School. Late last week, a number of PamPack seniors took a senior prank too far – they damaged tables in the cafeteria, threw toilet paper on the floor, […] The post Rumors about senior prank continue to swirl; school system stays quiet appeared first on Washington Daily News.
One Pamlico River site fails this week’s Swim Guide test
WASHINGTON [May 31, 2024] — One Pamlico River site failed to meet recreational water-quality standards this week: Havens Gardens in Washington. Plum Point in Bath was not tested this week. “We’ve had little rain this week, so bacteria from stormwater runoff is pretty low,” said Clay Barber, Sound Rivers’ program director. Swim Guide is an […] The post One Pamlico River site fails this week’s Swim Guide test appeared first on Washington Daily News.
City’s Fire Department receives water rescue equipment
The City of Washington received new and upgraded water rescue equipment on Friday, May 31 just in time for the upcoming hurricane season. They were able to make upgrades and acquire new equipment thanks to funding Representative Keith Kidwell was able to secure in November of 2022. Kidwell helped the fire department get $155,000 in […] The post City’s Fire Department receives water rescue equipment appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Waterline installation requires closure of Beaufort County road
WASHINGTON – A portion of the Douglas Crossroads intersection in Beaufort County will be closed to traffic this weekend for continued improvements. As part of the construction of the new roundabout, the eastern portion of U.S. 264 will be closed between 8 p.m. May 31 and 6 a.m. June 3. The closure will allow crews […] The post Waterline installation requires closure of Beaufort County road appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Powerball ticket sold in New Bern worth $150,000 expires soon
From NC Education Lottery RALEIGH – Powerball players in North Carolina, especially those around Craven County, should double-check any tickets they have to see if they are the winner of an unclaimed $150,000 prize. The $3 Power Play ticket was purchased for the Dec. 6 drawing and will expire on Tuesday, June 4. It was […] The post Powerball ticket sold in New Bern worth $150,000 expires soon appeared first on Washington Daily News.
K9 Tinnus to get donation of body armor
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, NC, K9 Tinnus will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Tinnus’ vest is sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Hobbs, Des Moines, IA EOW […] The post K9 Tinnus to get donation of body armor appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Teacher charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile
On May 22, 2024, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a Beaufort County School administrator alleging a teacher provided alcohol to two students while off campus. The incident was investigated by deputies and upon completion, 28-year-old Trenton Flemming of Washington was issued a Criminal Summons charging him with two counts of misdemeanor […] The post Teacher charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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.
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