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Jamie Leigh returns to hometown
Nothing adds more enjoyment to a musical event than having artists return to perform in their hometown. That’s the case with the upcoming return engagement of Southern Misfits to the Main Street Stage on Saturday May, 11. Jamie Leigh, the trio’s female vocalist, hails from Williamston and will basically be opening the outdoor Williamston music scene. “I am so excited to be coming home and being able to perform in...
Bertie County First Responders celebrated
The First Responders Dinner was held at the Bertie Senior Center on Thursday, April 25 in Windsor. The attendees enjoyed BBQ chicken cooked by Allen Castelloe and Lewis Hoggard for the Windsor/Bertie Chamber of Commerce. The primary sponsor of the event was ECU Health Bertie Hospital, who also provided volunteers to serve the food for the event. Additional sponsors were Bertie County and the town of Windsor. This event is...
Fallen officers in Charlotte shooting on the minds of many in Washington during National Day of Prayer observance
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) -Thursday was National Day of Prayer and several cities around the east came together to pray for the nation but one city took it a step further by also saying a prayer for the fallen officers killed in Charlotte Monday. People from all walks of life could...
Martin County softball rolls to 21-1
Although the Martin County softball team fell short a couple of weeks ago in a matchup with the Tarboro Vikings, they picked their winning streak right back up. Martin County softball has an overall record of 21-1. On Tuesday, April 30 the softball team hosted the Gates County Barons. Martin County ended the game in...
The Planting Has Begun: Community Garden comes to life
The first seeds have been sewn at the Josephine Royster Community Garden at 105 West 7th Street. The garden is named after Royster who had been a member of the Washington Housing Authority Board for 40 years. Local volunteers got to work prepping the soil and planting the first crop of herbs and vegetables. “Thanks […] The post The Planting Has Begun: Community Garden comes to life appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Winterville man facing drug charges in Beaufort County
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Winterville man has been arrested on drug charges by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, deputies arrested Arthur Ray Pippins, Jr., 26, of Winterville. The arrest concluded a three-month investigation into his sale of fentanyl in Beaufort County. Deputies seized 268 fentanyl pills, 33 grams of cocaine and $9,156. […]
Log a Load for Kids Sporting Clays Miracle Shoot continues Saturday
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) -We’re gearing up for the Children’s Miracle Network telethon here at WITN, which is now less than a month away, and a big fundraiser for it is happening this weekend. The Log a Load for Kids Colony Tire & Pinnacle Trailer Sales Sporting Clays Miracle...
Mid-East Commission installs officers
The Mid-East Commission is pleased to announce the installation of the following officers to its Executive Board: Charlotte Griffin, Chair (Bear Grass, Martin County); Gloria Bryant, First Vice Chair (Askewville, Bertie County); Dina Harrell, Second Vice Chair (Harrellsville, Hertford County); Kathy Parker, Secretary (Fountain, Pitt County) and Alice Langley, Treasurer (Beaufort County). The Honorable Tonya […] The post Mid-East Commission installs officers appeared first on Washington Daily News.
WNCT.com’s: What’s your Brew? Main Cup at Little Inn
Editor’s Note: WNCT.com will spotlight a local coffee shop in Eastern North Carolina each Wednesday. ===== WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Main Cup at Little Inn is a coffee shop in the heart of Washington. It has an assortment of baked goods, teas, lemonade and coffee. It started with Little Inn as the owners created a […]
Lady Bears on a seven-game winning streaking
On Friday, April 26 the Lady Bears softball team hosted the Hobgood Charter Raiders. The final score of the game was 13-1, with the Bears bringing in the win. The following week on Monday, April 29 the Lady Bears traveled to Greenville to play the J.H. Rose Rampants. The final score of Monday’s game was...
Plymouth community works to put up historical marker
PLYMOUTH, N.C. (WITN) - Marty Brooks was born and raised in Plymouth. He says living here for more than 50 years gives him an understanding of the historical significance the town holds, especially during the Civil War era when the battles were fought in the town. Historical markers inform the...
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