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Every Friday, a list of the current foreclosure inventory in Beaufort County is compiled for your reference.
Every Friday, a list of the current foreclosure inventory in Beaufort County is compiled for your reference.
 
Containment of the fire has been slowly increasing, although it still holds a potential threat of growing, yet again. In little over a month, the Pains Bay fire has gone from 80% contained and having effected 25,678 acres to now being 95% contained and has almost doubled.
Containment of the fire has been slowly increasing, although it still holds a potential threat of growing, yet again. In little over a month, the Pains Bay fire has gone from 80% contained and having effected 25,678 acres to now being 95% contained and has almost doubled.
 
Doris Griffin Knowles, 86, died Thursday, June 23, 2011, at Three Rivers Nursing Home in Windsor. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Edgewood Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Ellis officiating.
Doris Griffin Knowles, 86, died Thursday, June 23, 2011, at Three Rivers Nursing Home in Windsor. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Edgewood Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Ellis officiating.
 
Mrs. Ivia Lee Credle Ward, 80, of 204 Cherry Lane, Chocowinity, died Monday, June 20, 2011. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Family Worship Center Church of God with Bishop James S. McIntyre Sr. officiating.
Mrs. Ivia Lee Credle Ward, 80, of 204 Cherry Lane, Chocowinity, died Monday, June 20, 2011. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Family Worship Center Church of God with Bishop James S. McIntyre Sr. officiating.
 
Gloria McGowan Alligood, 77, a resident of 161 Pungo View Road, Belhaven, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven.
Gloria McGowan Alligood, 77, a resident of 161 Pungo View Road, Belhaven, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven.
 
Mr. Johnny Ray Goddard, formerly of Washington, N.C., died suddenly Tuesday, June 21, 2011, in Baltimore, Md. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Condolences may be sent to the attention of Angela Goddard, 3645 Gelston Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229.
Mr. Johnny Ray Goddard, formerly of Washington, N.C., died suddenly Tuesday, June 21, 2011, in Baltimore, Md. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Condolences may be sent to the attention of Angela Goddard, 3645 Gelston Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229.
 
Erick L. Chapman, 40, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, died Thursday, June 16, 2011 at his home. Born May 16, 1971, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Paul Chapman of Washington, N.C., and the late Shelia Richardson of New Bern, N.C.
Erick L. Chapman, 40, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, died Thursday, June 16, 2011 at his home. Born May 16, 1971, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Paul Chapman of Washington, N.C., and the late Shelia Richardson of New Bern, N.C.
 
Mr. Lonsdale “Dale” Clifford Mitchell, 82, of 204 Appomattox Lane, Chocowinity, died Monday, June 20, 2011 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Paul Funeral Home and Crematory of Washington.
Mr. Lonsdale “Dale” Clifford Mitchell, 82, of 204 Appomattox Lane, Chocowinity, died Monday, June 20, 2011 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Paul Funeral Home and Crematory of Washington.
 
Mr. Winfred Whitehurst Sr., 61, of 2595 Mill Road, Jamesville, died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at his home. The family will receive friends at 1904 Uniontown Road, Jamesville. Arrangements will be announced by Puckett-Purkett Funeral Service of Roper.
Mr. Winfred Whitehurst Sr., 61, of 2595 Mill Road, Jamesville, died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at his home. The family will receive friends at 1904 Uniontown Road, Jamesville. Arrangements will be announced by Puckett-Purkett Funeral Service of Roper.
 
Mrs. Madeline Corey Williams, formerly of Jamesville, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Miami, Fla. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Westview Baptist Church in Miami. Arrangements are by Poitier Funeral Home.
Mrs. Madeline Corey Williams, formerly of Jamesville, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Miami, Fla. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Westview Baptist Church in Miami. Arrangements are by Poitier Funeral Home.
 
Alton Neal Woolard, Sr. of Little River, South Carolina, formerly of Bath, died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his home in Little River. Alton was born on April 20, 1948 to the late James Henry Woolard and Charlotte Wallace Woolard Sutton. He graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1966.
Alton Neal Woolard, Sr. of Little River, South Carolina, formerly of Bath, died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his home in Little River. Alton was born on April 20, 1948 to the late James Henry Woolard and Charlotte Wallace Woolard Sutton. He graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1966.
 
Today around 10 am Washington Police responded to Bank of America on Carolina Avenue in reference to a reported armed robbery. Two guards with Garda Cash Logistics were robbed of an undisclosed amount of currency while servicing a stand-alone ATM machine in the Washington Square Mall Parking lot.
Today around 10 am Washington Police responded to Bank of America on Carolina Avenue in reference to a reported armed robbery. Two guards with Garda Cash Logistics were robbed of an undisclosed amount of currency while servicing a stand-alone ATM machine in the Washington Square Mall Parking lot.
 
I am a combat Veteran with two tours in Vietnam and am amazed that what 58 thousand of my friends and fellow comrades demonstrated with their sacrifice has not educated the elected elite one whit. Why are we in Afghanistan?
I am a combat Veteran with two tours in Vietnam and am amazed that what 58 thousand of my friends and fellow comrades demonstrated with their sacrifice has not educated the elected elite one whit. Why are we in Afghanistan?
 
We understand this is a complex issue. A wrong was done. We may debate by whom. We may also debate appropriate penance.
We understand this is a complex issue. A wrong was done. We may debate by whom. We may also debate appropriate penance.
 
At last night's open forum on the budget, the Carver spokesman stated that his firm had benefited from the grants Carver had received with EDC's assistance.
At last night's open forum on the budget, the Carver spokesman stated that his firm had benefited from the grants Carver had received with EDC's assistance.
 
During the opening of its coverage of the US Open this past weekend, NBC used the opportunity to make a political statement. It decided to edit the Pledge of Allegiance, taking out the phrase "Under God" (and also the word "indivisible").
During the opening of its coverage of the US Open this past weekend, NBC used the opportunity to make a political statement. It decided to edit the Pledge of Allegiance, taking out the phrase "Under God" (and also the word "indivisible").
 
There was a large contingent of speakers at Monday (6-20-11) night's public hearing on next year's county budget.
 
We have heard a lot of assumptions about the anticipation of economic growth, and we have heard how perplexed our budget planners are about unanticipated declines.
We have heard a lot of assumptions about the anticipation of economic growth, and we have heard how perplexed our budget planners are about unanticipated declines.
 
In the present economy all of us should acknowledge that budget cutting is necessary. We can't afford the proposed 2011-2012 budget. You have done straw voting and made miniscule changes.
In the present economy all of us should acknowledge that budget cutting is necessary. We can't afford the proposed 2011-2012 budget. You have done straw voting and made miniscule changes.
 
Much of the distrust of the Economic Development Commission is due to its lack of candor, lack of responsiveness and lack accountability.
Much of the distrust of the Economic Development Commission is due to its lack of candor, lack of responsiveness and lack accountability.
 
Today Washington Police arrested Joseph Gary Gautier, age 33, of East 12th Street for felony false bomb report, discharging a firearm in the city limits, and communicating threats.
Today Washington Police arrested Joseph Gary Gautier, age 33, of East 12th Street for felony false bomb report, discharging a firearm in the city limits, and communicating threats.
 
You would have to be incredibly creative to imagine a more absurd exhibition of what is wrong with government in this country than what was the reality exhibited by the Beaufort County Commissioners last night (6-20-11). More precisely... by five of the seven commissioners.
You would have to be incredibly creative to imagine a more absurd exhibition of what is wrong with government in this country than what was the reality exhibited by the Beaufort County Commissioners last night (6-20-11). More precisely... by five of the seven commissioners.
 
Mr. William Earl “Bill” Norris, age 92, a resident of 1049 Tuten Road, Blount’s Creek, N.C., died Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Two Rivers Healthcare Center of New Bern, N.C.
Mr. William Earl “Bill” Norris, age 92, a resident of 1049 Tuten Road, Blount’s Creek, N.C., died Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Two Rivers Healthcare Center of New Bern, N.C.
 
Mrs. Ivia Ward, a resident of 204 Cherry Lane, Chocowinity, died Monday, June 20, 2011, at Beaufort County Medical Center. The family will receive friends at the home.
Mrs. Ivia Ward, a resident of 204 Cherry Lane, Chocowinity, died Monday, June 20, 2011, at Beaufort County Medical Center. The family will receive friends at the home.
 
Mrs. Annie S. Williams, a resident of 120 Middle St., Plymouth, died Monday, June 20, 2011, at Chowan Hospital, Edenton. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements will be announced by Puckett-Purkett Funeral Service, Roper
Mrs. Annie S. Williams, a resident of 120 Middle St., Plymouth, died Monday, June 20, 2011, at Chowan Hospital, Edenton. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements will be announced by Puckett-Purkett Funeral Service, Roper
 
In a marathon session, the Beaufort County Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise taxes next year. The vote came after a six-hour session last night (6-20-11).
In a marathon session, the Beaufort County Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise taxes next year. The vote came after a six-hour session last night (6-20-11).
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners met at the the Community College from 5:00 pm to 12:21 am to decide the budget of Beaufort County's Government.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners met at the the Community College from 5:00 pm to 12:21 am to decide the budget of Beaufort County's Government.
 
Those who understand the intent behind the Constitution to protect individual liberty take to heart what Thomas Jefferson wrote - ""Every word of the Constitution decides a question between power and liberty."
Those who understand the intent behind the Constitution to protect individual liberty take to heart what Thomas Jefferson wrote - ""Every word of the Constitution decides a question between power and liberty."
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, June 20, 2011, with the most important issue being the budget and the subsequent Public Hearing held at 7:00 pm..
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, June 20, 2011, with the most important issue being the budget and the subsequent Public Hearing held at 7:00 pm..
 
Dearly missed by those who loved her best, daughter Janet, son-in-law, J. Kelly Adams, nieces and nephews and constant canine companion, Max. Memorials may be made to the Betsy Bailey Nelson Animal Shelter, 3931 U.S. Highway 264 East, Washington, NC 27889.
Dearly missed by those who loved her best, daughter Janet, son-in-law, J. Kelly Adams, nieces and nephews and constant canine companion, Max. Memorials may be made to the Betsy Bailey Nelson Animal Shelter, 3931 U.S. Highway 264 East, Washington, NC 27889.
 
Mr. Willie Collins, a resident of River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of 249 Swamp Road, Pantego, died Friday, June 17, 2011. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements will be announced by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington.
Mr. Willie Collins, a resident of River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of 249 Swamp Road, Pantego, died Friday, June 17, 2011. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements will be announced by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington.
 
Most of the media reports focus on the court's holding that the age of a suspect should be taken into consideration in determining whether the juvenile was legally questioned by police. The court held that age must be a consideration.
Most of the media reports focus on the court's holding that the age of a suspect should be taken into consideration in determining whether the juvenile was legally questioned by police. The court held that age must be a consideration.
 
This is the 3rd Music in the Streets for Washington North Carolina. It is an exposition told in pictures, which provides an historic account of that evening.
This is the 3rd Music in the Streets for Washington North Carolina. It is an exposition told in pictures, which provides an historic account of that evening.
 
Goose Creek State Park calendar of events for the month of July, 2011.
 
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