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Fountain’s racing legacy celebrated on “Reggie Day”
Powerboat racing and boating industry legend Reggie Fountain was celebrated on Tuesday, April 23 by friends, family and Fountain Boats employees. They gathered to honor Fountain on what is now, officially known as “Reggie Day” in Beaufort County. “I am honored by this special day and appreciate the decades of coverage we’ve received from The […] The post Fountain’s racing legacy celebrated on “Reggie Day” appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Blounts Creek firefighter suffers serious injuries in ATV rollover incident
BLOUNTS CREEK, Beaufort County —We’re learning that a fire fighter was involved in an ATV rollover. It all happened just before 11 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024. The Blounts Creek Volunteer Fire Department posted to its Facebook page that a firefighter suffered serious injuries after the ATV he was riding overturned off a bulkhead onto large rocks next to the water.
Boating, racing legend Reggie Fountain honored in Beaufort County
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Tuesday was Reggie Day. A boating industry legend was honored on Tuesday in Beaufort County. Reggie Fountain was recognized for his 45-plus years of contributions to the area. More than 200 people celebrated his accomplishments. He became part of the Mercury Factory Racing team and won Formula One World Championships in […]
Beaufort County’s America 250 NC Committee to hold first meeting
WASHINGTON, N.C. –– In 2026, America will commemorate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. North Carolina is preparing to celebrate this historical marker. America 250 NC is North Carolina’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our state in the development of the United States. The North Carolina Department of Natural and […]
PROFILE 2024: Johnathan Hardin
NAME: Johnathan Hardin AGE: 39 RESIDENCE: Greenville, North Carolina Johnathan Hardin is a Washington native, whose inspiration for becoming a firefighter came from watching “Backdraft” dozens of times. He is Division Chief and Fire Marshal at Fire Station 1 in Washington on Market Street. Where would you take someone visiting Beaufort County for the first […] The post PROFILE 2024: Johnathan Hardin appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Promoting the arts, history, and culture through collaboration
The Beaufort County Arts Council and the Brown Library History Center have joined forces in a collaborative effort to promote the arts, history, and culture of Washington. A very exciting prospect for both. “It is really important in a small community like Washington where there are limited resources to partner together to strengthen our efforts,” […] The post Promoting the arts, history, and culture through collaboration appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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