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New survey reveals local business landscape
The Washington-based Pamlico Business Resource Center recently surveyed over three hundred small business owners in Washington and Beaufort County, NC. The purpose of the survey was to gain insight into the local business community’s current challenges, growth prospects, and support needs. Survey responses revealed a varied landscape of small businesses, with retail, hospitality, food, and […] The post New survey reveals local business landscape appeared first on Washington Daily News.
City of Washington facing $500,000 in repairs to Main Street bridge
It has been three months since a vehicle recovery effort was made at Jack’s Creek in Washington. The recovery efforts may have exposed an on going issue with a bridge on East Main Street that will cost the City of Washington $500,000. City of Washington Public Works Director, Hope Woolard, explained that when the bridge […] The post City of Washington facing $500,000 in repairs to Main Street bridge appeared first on Washington Daily News.
WATCH THIS: Incredible landspout captured on camera in Beaufort County
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - While many would associate a tornado with supercell thunderstorms, they can also occur in otherwise, quiet conditions. Dawn Bagley captured a video of a landspout traveling across a small road in Pantego. Although the landspout resembles a tornado, there are a few key differences:. Landspouts...
New Bern health center continues progress toward opening
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Progress continues in New Bern as a health center is being brought to the Five Points area. Last month, the New Bern Redevelopment Commission said the Board of Aldermen approved the health center. It would be located near the new Stanley White Recreation Center, right at the center of Broad […]
Five injured in collision at Neuse Blvd and Hazel Ave, investigation underway
NEW BERN, Craven County — An investigation is underway after five people were injured in a vehicle collision yesterday, May 7. New Bern officials say the crash happened at the intersection of Neuse Boulevard and Hazel Avenue around 3:05p.m. New Bern Police Department, New Bern Fire- Rescue along with...
10th Annual Black Bear Festival returns
PLYMOUTH, N.C. (WITN) - The annual celebration of North Carolina’s Black Bears is returning for it’s 10th year. The Black Bear Festival will be held on Saturday June 1st on Plymouth’s historic waterfront on the banks of NC’s Amazon – the Roanoke River. Events include...
Northside-Pinetown upsets Pamlico in State 1A East Softball Playoffs Second Round
BAYBORO, N.C. (WITN) - The Northside-Pinetown softball team got up early and never trailed as they upset Pamlico County 3-1 in the NCHSAA 1A East State Playoffs Second Round on Thursday night in Bayboro. Samantha Braddy singled in Taylor Willard to get the Panthers on the board in the first....
Firefighters say Martin Co. home fire ruled accidental
MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina volunteer fire department says a home fire Tuesday evening has been ruled accidental. The Jamesville Community Volunteer Fire Department was called to a home fire in the 1100 block of Grey Farm Road around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. When firefighters arrived, officials say...
Author, filmmaker discussing book, documentary Wednesday in Washington
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — If you’re a history buff, there’s an event for you happening Wednesday. Kevin Duffus wrote a book and produced a three-hour documentary called “War Zone: World War II Off the North Carolina Coast.” He’ll be sharing some of the history from this time. The event is at Beaufort County Community College […]
Softball Recap: Roanoke Rapids takes down West Craven in a playoff battle
Roanoke Rapids extended their postseason success on Friday against West Craven. They came out on top against the West Craven Eagles by a score of 5-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Roanoke Rapids. Kalissa Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered...
Law enforcement looking for person of interest in robbery
NEW BERN, Craven County — New Bern police officers are looking for a person of interest in relation to a reported robbery on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on Monday, May 6, 2024. Upon arrival, officers found a 61-year-old woman who told them a man riding a bicycle came...
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