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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,...
Man wanted for murder in Beaufort County arrested in Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Beaufort County — A man wanted in connection to a homicide that happened Feb. 24, 2024 on Charlotte Street in Washington has been arrested. Darrien Ore was taken into custody in Louisiana and is awaiting extradition back to N.C. Ore is charged with one count of murder.
Pink Hill's Food Lion Associates recognized for 35 Years
14 local associates celebrate over 30 years with the omnichannel grocery retailer. SALISBURY, NC, May 9, 2024 – Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates are celebrating more than 30 years of service this year. Among them are 14 long-term associates from stores in the Greenville/New Bern/Washington, NC area.
PROFILE 2024: Stevie Green
Name: Stevie Green Age: 27 Residence: Washington After his outstanding multi-sport career at Washington High School ended with graduation in 2014, Stevie Green wanted to leave and stay gone for a while. He played football, then coached it at Fayetteville State after starting at Elizabeth City State, then worked in Apex after leaving Fayetteville. He […] The post PROFILE 2024: Stevie Green appeared first on Washington Daily News.
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....
“Changing the face of the inner city:” Neighborhood Revitalization Project unveils newest home
“We are changing the face of the inner city,” said Washington Mayor Donald Sadler during ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the newest home built as part of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP). The 1,420 sq. ft. four-bedroom home is located at 706 North Gladden Street and is the second home constructed as part of the program to […] The post “Changing the face of the inner city:” Neighborhood Revitalization Project unveils newest home appeared first on Washington Daily News.
The fight to preserve a true historic structure, Beaufort County High School
Located in Pantego, North Carolina, Beaufort County High School (BCHS) was built in 1926. The all-Black school housed grades 1 through 12 before finally closing its doors for good in 1968. After 98 years, the all-brick eight-room structure is showing signs of its age. Though looking forlorn and tattered there is a true sense that […] The post The fight to preserve a true historic structure, Beaufort County High School appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Severe weather update for Wednesday-Thursday
From Chris Newkirk, Beaufort County Emergency Services: Our office continues to monitor the forecast for the potential of severe weather this afternoon and tomorrow. Developing scattered storms will have the potential to intensify quickly, producing gusty winds (50 – 70mph), hail and isolated tornados. While these storms are possible both days, our greatest chance of […] The post Severe weather update for Wednesday-Thursday appeared first on Washington Daily News.
History of Oak City, Goose Nest Township
The community that eventually became the present town of Oak City was first known as Goose Nest. Its origin dates to the Civil War period about 1863. Union soldiers marching from a nearby skirmish, discovered a goose on its nest upon entering an abandoned building at a crossroads, where they intended to set up camp for the evening. The community that grew steadily and thereafter became known as Goose Nest. ...
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