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WNCT.com’s: What’s your brew? Washington Cafe
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — People in Washington are making Washington Cafe their go-to spot for coffee. CLICK HERE for more “What’s Your Brew?” segments Washington Cafe is located at 126 N. Market Street. Coffee isn’t the only thing on the menu. The cafe offers sandwiches, soups, wraps and salads. Keep in mind that the cafe’s […]
Citizens again call for commissioner resignations
The message to three Martin County Commissioners by frustrated Martin County taxpayer Martha MacDonald was plain. “Simply put, if you can’t play, honestly and nice, it is time for y’all to pick up your toys and to go home because the street lights have come on and they’re beginning to shine brightly,” MacDonald said. She directed her thoughts to Commissioners Ronnie Smith, Emily Biggs and Dempsey Bond during last week’s...
Brad Hufford, Beaufort County Economic Development Director, dies
Brad Hufford, Beaufort County Economic Development Director has died, County Manager Brian Alligood confirmed. Hufford passed on Wednesday morning. This is a developing story. More information and arrangements are forthcoming. Hufford, a native of Ayden, North Carolina was named Beaufort County’s latest Economic Development Director in April of 2022. Then, 44, Hufford started his new […] The post Brad Hufford, Beaufort County Economic Development Director, dies appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Northside-Pinetown ends Pirates' playoff run with 7-3 win
HERTFORD — Northside-Pinetown ended Perquimans' state playoff run Wednesday night with a 7-3 victory over the Pirates in Hertford. It figured that the game would be a competitive contest. The softball teams had split two games earlier in the season, with the Panthers winning 7-4 back in March, and Perquimans taking the second game 7-5 in early April. However, Pinetown, 18-4, took the all-important rubber match by posting five runs...
Swinson returns to Washington H.S. after Lister reassignment
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - A familiar face is returning as principal at Washington High School, weeks after the current principal was reassigned. Beaufort County Schools says Dr. Michael Swinson starts his new job on July 1st. Swinson, who is currently the principal at D. H. Conley High School in Pitt...
Superintendent addresses student protest at BHS
Last week’s disruption at Bertie High School was billed as a protest sparked by the termination of former head football Coach Darius Wesson. While originally tight-lipped on whether the event happened, officials confirmed the incident occurred and issued a statement addressing the disturbance the following day. “Yesterday, May 7, at Bertie High School, students protested to express their dissatisfaction with a post on Facebook written by Coach Darius Wesson regarding...
Law enforcement looking for missing man after finding his vehicle
ROPER, Washington County — Law enforcement is looking for a missing person out of Roper. A missing person report for 50-year-old Jackie Outlaw was filed May 11, 2024 as Outlaw's wife said she hasn't heard from him since 4 p.m. on May 10, 2024. Sunday, May 12, law enforcement...
Older American Month events continue
Older American Month events are continuing in the county throughout the month of May. The Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Medicaid Expansion Enrollment event on Sunday, May 19, immediately following services, and the Bertie County Council on Aging has a slate of events scheduled. “We are looking forward to a large turnout for our Medicaid Expansion sign-up event. This is a very important part of staying healthy...
Softball Recap: Kenan Woolard leads Northside - Pinetown to victory over Perquimans
With a playoff game on the line, Northside - Pinetown rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the Perquimans Pirates. Winning may never get old, but Northside - Pinetown sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row. Isabella Boykin...
Candi Tucker named Beaufort County Teacher of the Year
Candi Tucker, a Civics teacher at Washington High School (WHS), has been named the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year for Beaufort County Schools (BCS). The award was announced at the Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet held at Beaufort County Community College on May 15. The ceremony, sponsored by Beaufort County Farm Bureau, highlighted Tucker’s […] The post Candi Tucker named Beaufort County Teacher of the Year appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Officials in Martin County looking to expand broadband internet access
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Officials with Martin County say they’re working to expand broadband internet access in the area. Officials say there are programs in place through two great grants and an RDOF grant. The county is waiting to hear back about funding from some CAB grants through the state. Martin County Commissioner Davis Gurganus […]
Drug charges leveled against multiple individuals
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office and Williamston Police Department arrested several people recently for drug charges. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office arrested Marquise Rondell Barfield and he was charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, possession of marijuana paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon. Officers with the Williamston Police Department arrested Daquane Ali Chiles and he was charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana,...
Crimewatch: Edenton woman charged with ID theft, other charges
Edenton Police Ruth Staton All, 58, of the 1200 Block of Byrd St., Elizabeth City, was arrested May 1 and charged with misdemeanor trespassing in the 300 Block of Virginia Road. Rebecca Michelle Smith, 32, of the 300 block of Mexico Road, Edenton, was arrested and charged with felony identity theft, possession of a certain fraudulent form of ID, and violation of license card provision. A $4,000 secured bond was...
Vinyl Nights: Couple recognized for promoting tourism with old records
EDENTON — The Edenton-Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a 10-year tradition of music and pleasant company by presenting an award to Eddie and Melissa Fields for their work promoting local tourism. The award, presented at the annual Chamber banquet last month, recognized the Fields’ work establishing Vinyl Night at the Edenton Bay Trading Company owned by Malcolm and Debbie King. The Fields’ weekly platter-spinning parties have attracted locals and tourists...
Museum of the Albemarle: Edenton port attacked by Loyalists in American Revolution
Celebrations of the United States’ 250th birthday have already started to gear up in North Carolina, with an event recognizing the Halifax Resolves occurring just last month in Halifax County. While no major Revolutionary War battles happened in this corner of North Carolina (in fact very few happened in the state at all), there were still plenty of smaller interesting occurrences during America’s struggle for independence, many of which shed light on the region’s maritime heritage. ...
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