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Archived Results for August 2011

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Fhocquelyn Richardson, a resident of 162 W. Thicket Drive, Angier, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at Rex Healthcare, Raleigh. The family will receive friends at the home.
Fhocquelyn Richardson, a resident of 162 W. Thicket Drive, Angier, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at Rex Healthcare, Raleigh. The family will receive friends at the home.
 
Mrs. Rosaland Desadre O’Neal Spencer, 41, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Pilgrim Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Scranton, with Vice-Bishop Emeritus Charlie Butler officiating.
Mrs. Rosaland Desadre O’Neal Spencer, 41, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Pilgrim Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Scranton, with Vice-Bishop Emeritus Charlie Butler officiating.
 
On August 2, 2011, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested Chevon Rodman, 33 years of age, of 152 New Hope Rd. in Washington and Nicole Charmaine White, 32 years of age, of 152 New Hope Rd. in Washington.
On August 2, 2011, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested Chevon Rodman, 33 years of age, of 152 New Hope Rd. in Washington and Nicole Charmaine White, 32 years of age, of 152 New Hope Rd. in Washington.
 
On July 2, 2011, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a breaking and entering of a residence located on Beach Road in Chocowinity, NC. During the break-in, a riding lawn mower, generator, freezer, refrigerator, washing machine, and dryer were stolen.
On July 2, 2011, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a breaking and entering of a residence located on Beach Road in Chocowinity, NC. During the break-in, a riding lawn mower, generator, freezer, refrigerator, washing machine, and dryer were stolen.
 
At its regular monthly meeting this week the Chocowinity Town Board adopted a new ordinance requiring property owners within the town limits to post street number signs as prescribed by the ordinance.
At its regular monthly meeting this week the Chocowinity Town Board adopted a new ordinance requiring property owners within the town limits to post street number signs as prescribed by the ordinance.
 
For the last couple of weeks we have been hearing ad nauseam about the debt ceiling, defaulting on our debt, the Boehner plan, the McConnell Plan, the Reid Plan, and of course, the Prez' "big deal" plan.
For the last couple of weeks we have been hearing ad nauseam about the debt ceiling, defaulting on our debt, the Boehner plan, the McConnell Plan, the Reid Plan, and of course, the Prez' "big deal" plan.
 
We just became aware, indirectly, of yet another example of what we call "abuse of police power under color of law."
 
On July 13, 2011, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a four-year-old child being seriously injured as a result of being thrown from a roof and hitting the side of a swimming pool at a residence on Terrapin Track in Washington, N.C.
On July 13, 2011, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a four-year-old child being seriously injured as a result of being thrown from a roof and hitting the side of a swimming pool at a residence on Terrapin Track in Washington, N.C.
 
High school graduation rates improved in 2011, increasing to 77.7 percent, the highest four-year graduation rate ever reported in North Carolina.
High school graduation rates improved in 2011, increasing to 77.7 percent, the highest four-year graduation rate ever reported in North Carolina.
 
 The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has released the results for the 2010-2011 ABCs of Public Instruction. This is North Carolina’s measuring stick for student growth that predates No Child Left Behind and Adequate Yearly Progress.
 The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has released the results for the 2010-2011 ABCs of Public Instruction. This is North Carolina’s measuring stick for student growth that predates No Child Left Behind and Adequate Yearly Progress.
 
Jayden Backman, infant son of Crystal Backman, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in Raleigh. Arrangements will be announced by Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington.
Jayden Backman, infant son of Crystal Backman, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in Raleigh. Arrangements will be announced by Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington.
 
A funeral for Mrs. Laura B. Battle will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark AME Church, Rocky Mount. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Hunter Odom Funeral Home, 240 Atlantic Ave., Rocky Mount, and other times at the home.
A funeral for Mrs. Laura B. Battle will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark AME Church, Rocky Mount. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Hunter Odom Funeral Home, 240 Atlantic Ave., Rocky Mount, and other times at the home.
 
Mr. Loma Myers Bonner, age 84, a resident of Robin Road, Ayden, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. Arrangements will be announced by Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.
Mr. Loma Myers Bonner, age 84, a resident of Robin Road, Ayden, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. Arrangements will be announced by Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.
 
Mr. J.C. Cobb Jr., 65, a resident of 290 Mary St., Harris Acres, Chocowinity, died Sunday, July 31, 2011.
Mr. J.C. Cobb Jr., 65, a resident of 290 Mary St., Harris Acres, Chocowinity, died Sunday, July 31, 2011.
 
Mr. Richard Edward Hardison, 17, a resident of 1198 Grey Farm Road, Jamesville, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Richard Edward Hardison, 17, a resident of 1198 Grey Farm Road, Jamesville, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.
 
Mrs. Beatrice James, 97, a resident of 1241 Creek Road, Jamesville, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at Martin General Hospital.
Mrs. Beatrice James, 97, a resident of 1241 Creek Road, Jamesville, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at Martin General Hospital.
 
Mr. Franklin “Frank” Roosevelt Lee, 70, died Friday, June 17, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Beaufort County Alumni Center, Swamp Road, Pantego.
Mr. Franklin “Frank” Roosevelt Lee, 70, died Friday, June 17, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Beaufort County Alumni Center, Swamp Road, Pantego.
 
Ms. Toxcy A. Parker, a resident of 1504 N. Rolfe St., Arlington, Va., died Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at Beaufort County Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington.
Ms. Toxcy A. Parker, a resident of 1504 N. Rolfe St., Arlington, Va., died Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at Beaufort County Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington.
 
Mrs. Rosaland O’Neal Spencer, a resident of 250 Sladeville Credle Road, Scranton, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at her home.
Mrs. Rosaland O’Neal Spencer, a resident of 250 Sladeville Credle Road, Scranton, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at her home.
 
Mr. Freeman T. Thatcher, 83, a resident of 103 Golf Road, Plymouth, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at Roanoke Landing Nursing Center, Plymouth.
Mr. Freeman T. Thatcher, 83, a resident of 103 Golf Road, Plymouth, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at Roanoke Landing Nursing Center, Plymouth.
 
ometimes we agree with the WDN's editorial position and sometimes we don't. Either way we don't hesitate to say so. We think competition in ideas is just as good as competition in other areas.
ometimes we agree with the WDN's editorial position and sometimes we don't. Either way we don't hesitate to say so. We think competition in ideas is just as good as competition in other areas.
 
At the August County Commissioners meeting, Beaufort Community College President David McLawhorn appeared before the board asking it to adopt a resolution in opposition to the "merger" of Beaufort with Pitt Community College, and presumably according to his comments, with any other college.
At the August County Commissioners meeting, Beaufort Community College President David McLawhorn appeared before the board asking it to adopt a resolution in opposition to the "merger" of Beaufort with Pitt Community College, and presumably according to his comments, with any other college.
 
Local law enforcement and community partners invite you to BeeBe Park, located at the corner of Bridge and 11th streets, on August 2, 2011, to help celebrate National Night Out.
Local law enforcement and community partners invite you to BeeBe Park, located at the corner of Bridge and 11th streets, on August 2, 2011, to help celebrate National Night Out.
 
Mr. Wilson arrived home from visiting friends and is fine. We wish to thank the community and news media for assisting in locating Mr Wilson.
Mr. Wilson arrived home from visiting friends and is fine. We wish to thank the community and news media for assisting in locating Mr Wilson.
 
Mr. William “Bill” Ebison, a resident of 601 Havens St., Washington, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. The family will receive friends at the home.
Mr. William “Bill” Ebison, a resident of 601 Havens St., Washington, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. The family will receive friends at the home.
 
Infant Ja’Zion Zimere Keyes died Friday, July 29, 2011. The family will receive friends at the home of his parents, Jimmy and Shamika M. Keyes, 110 Juniper Drive, Washington.
Infant Ja’Zion Zimere Keyes died Friday, July 29, 2011. The family will receive friends at the home of his parents, Jimmy and Shamika M. Keyes, 110 Juniper Drive, Washington.
 
Mr. Dallas Eugene Pinkham, a resident of 13099 U.S. Highway 264 East, Pinetown, died Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sidney Free Will Baptist Church.
Mr. Dallas Eugene Pinkham, a resident of 13099 U.S. Highway 264 East, Pinetown, died Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sidney Free Will Baptist Church.
 
Danny Reed from the Beaufort County Schools Transportation Department took top honors once again as the Best Bus Inspector in the state.
Danny Reed from the Beaufort County Schools Transportation Department took top honors once again as the Best Bus Inspector in the state.
 
Washington Police are seeking any assistance they can get in locating a missing person. James Woodrow Wilson Jr., age 66, was last seen walking away from his residence of 825 Bridge Street Washington on July 31 2011.
Washington Police are seeking any assistance they can get in locating a missing person. James Woodrow Wilson Jr., age 66, was last seen walking away from his residence of 825 Bridge Street Washington on July 31 2011.
 
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers.
 
Please mark your calenders for Monday, August 8th at 6:30 pm at the Landmark Baptist Church, 4657 US Hwy 13 South for our next Tea Party examining "Ronald Reagan: A Time for Choosing."
Please mark your calenders for Monday, August 8th at 6:30 pm at the Landmark Baptist Church, 4657 US Hwy 13 South for our next Tea Party examining "Ronald Reagan: A Time for Choosing."
 
On 07/29/2011, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Ashton Maurice Jones, 27 years of age, of Washington.
On 07/29/2011, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Ashton Maurice Jones, 27 years of age, of Washington.
 
Mr. William Jennings “Jenks” Ansell, age 93, a resident of Washington and a former resident of Knotts Island, N.C., died Saturday, July 30, 2011, at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
Mr. William Jennings “Jenks” Ansell, age 93, a resident of Washington and a former resident of Knotts Island, N.C., died Saturday, July 30, 2011, at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington.
 
Mrs. Mary Hyman, 62, a resident of 103 Patton Court, Plymouth, died Saturday, July 30, 2011, at her home. The family is receiving friends at the home.
Mrs. Mary Hyman, 62, a resident of 103 Patton Court, Plymouth, died Saturday, July 30, 2011, at her home. The family is receiving friends at the home.
 
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