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Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office to receive custom made vest for K-9
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A non-profit organization has donated a bullet and stab protective vest for a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office K9 named Athos. Vested Interest in K9s, INC., is a charity whose mission is to provide these vests as well as other forms of assistance to dogs related to law enforcement and other agencies […]
‘Meeting the farmers behind the food:’ Craven County Schools hosts Farm Expo
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — More than 900 fourth graders from Craven and Jones counties gathered in New Bern on Wednesday for Craven County Schools’ Farm Expo. There were 26 booths showing students where milk comes from, how crops like rice are grown, how food is harvested and transported and also letting the students try […]
How you can make a difference in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
New Bern, CRAVEN COUNTY — May 11 marks the 31st anniversary of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive where communities across the nation join forces in the ongoing battle against hunger. It’s an effort spearheaded by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). This initiative hailed as the largest...
Steps and Sips Parkinson’s Awareness event
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness, the Bike Box Project and Rock Steady Boxing in the city of New Bern are putting on an event this weekend to raise money in a fun way for a great cause. It’s called “Steps and Sips” and on April...
PROFLE 2024: Trenton Flemming
Name: Trenton Flemming Age 27 Residence: Washington Trenton Flemming has come almost full circle geographically. He grew up and played high school basketball in Columbia, S.C., then played for Division III Johnson University in Tennessee, coached in Minnesota for a year, moved to Washington D.C. to continue his career and came closer to home in […] The post PROFLE 2024: Trenton Flemming appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Woman hit while riding bicycle dies from injuries sustained in crash
HAVELOCK, Craven County — A woman who was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle while riding her bicycle in Havelock on Apr. 17, 2024, has died. The crash happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 70 and Stonebridge Trail. Alisha Kelly, 23, was the woman who was...
BCSO K9 Athos to get donation of body armor
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office K9 Athos will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Athos’ vest is sponsored by John and Molly Shirk of Redmond, WA and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest […] The post BCSO K9 Athos to get donation of body armor appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Blounts Creek fireman injured in ATV crash
BLOUNTS CREEK, N.C. (WNCT) — A firefighter with the Blounts Creek Volunteer Fire Department was involved in an ATV rollover crash Monday morning. The Blounts Creek Volunteer Fire Department posted to its Facebook page that the unnamed firefighter was suffering serious injuries after the ATV he was riding overturned off a bulkhead onto large rocks […]
Beaufort County Arts Council awards top photographers
The Beaufort County Arts Council held its 15th Annual Juried Photography Show awards and closing reception at the Turnage Theater on April 25. Judges Latrell Broughton and Charles Thrasher awarded top honors across several categories, highlighting the diverse talents of local photographers. The results of the competition, which drew entries from 28 participants, are as […] The post Beaufort County Arts Council awards top photographers appeared first on Washington Daily News.
PROFILE 2024: Jared Adams
Jared Adams Northside HS Athletic Director Age 32 Residence: Washington Bath native Jared Adams played football, basketball, golf and baseball while at Northside High School. The 2009 graduate played club golf while obtaining his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education with a Math concentration from East Carolina University. The 32-year old Adams wasn’t planning […] The post PROFILE 2024: Jared Adams appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Brothers returns to Newport for new role as finance officer
NEWPORT — Betsy Brothers had three goals when she was brought on as finance officer for the town of Newport in February. “I want to get these audits done, that’s the first one and by far the most important,” Brothers said. “Getting those straight will allow us to start applying for grants again, and third, we will be more organized as a department.”
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