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East Carolina University freshmen and transfer students who earned a 3.0 GPA or higher during the fall semester will be recognized for their academic achievements on Feb. 1 and 8 as part of the annual ECU EXCELS program.
Published: Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 @ 10:34 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The President of the Civitas Institute today called on attorney Al McSurely to retract a lie about Civitas he told at a press conference today.
Published: Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 @ 9:21 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Appoint Jim Gardner (Rocky Mount) – Gardner was born in Rocky Mount on April 8, 1933 and educated in North Carolina public schools in Rocky Mount and North Carolina State University.
Published: Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 @ 8:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Bath Elementary School is proud to announce the winners of the Character Education Trait program for January, 2013.
Published: Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 @ 8:44 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Pat McCrory welcomed a recent independent audit of the state's Medicaid program by State Auditor Beth Wood and highlighted the need to address cost control and accountability issues in the program through proactive reforms.
Published: Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 @ 3:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Students at S.W. Snowden Elementary School celebrated their hard work by participating in a bingo extravaganza on January 25.
Published: Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 @ 12:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The character trait for the month of January at Northeast Elementary has been perseverance. Each teacher nominates a student that best exemplifies this trait.
Published: Friday, February 1st, 2013 @ 4:30 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Pat McCrory welcomed a recent independent audit of the state's Medicaid program by State Auditor Beth Wood and highlighted the need to address cost control and accountability issues in the program through proactive reforms.
Published: Friday, February 1st, 2013 @ 1:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Family members reported that on January 17, 2013 at 12:30 pm, Markeith Terill Jones left his residence on Spring Creek Road in Aurora to play basketball at the Aurora School Grounds. Jones reportedly never arrived at the destination and has not been heard from or seen since.
Published: Friday, February 1st, 2013 @ 12:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Business and Industry Services at Beaufort County Community College will offer a seminar on strategic planning for those considering or starting a venture into self-employment who want to improve the odds of a great start.
Published: Friday, February 1st, 2013 @ 10:38 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Heart disease is the cause in one of every six deaths in the United States, and Vidant Health is raising community awareness about heart health through sponsored events in February.
Published: Friday, February 1st, 2013 @ 10:17 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Moore was charged with two counts of possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, possession of a firearm by felon, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, and resist obstruct or delay a public officer.
Published: Friday, February 1st, 2013 @ 8:54 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor McCrory announced the following appointments submitted to the General Assembly for confirmation.
Published: Friday, February 1st, 2013 @ 8:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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When customers encounter a businessowner's staff, the quality of service and atmosphere influence those customers' attitudes and likelihood of future purchases.
Published: Thursday, January 31st, 2013 @ 2:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On January 22, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Robert Alan Koonce, 35 years of age, of 185 Wren Drive in Washington.
Published: Thursday, January 31st, 2013 @ 1:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The beauty of living in Eastern North Carolina is that we can go from Winter Weather Advisory to Possible Severe Storm spring like weather in less than six days.
Published: Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 @ 10:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Harry W. Meredith, Jr., retired Chief Deputy of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, today announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Beaufort County. Meredith hopes to be elected to replace retiring Sheriff R. Alan Jordan, with whom he served for 13 years.
Published: Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 @ 9:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health is taking the lead in helping businesses build healthier workplaces and reduce health care costs from preventable diseases.
Published: Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 @ 9:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Affordable Care Act likely presents many questions for business owners throughout the region.
Published: Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 @ 1:28 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor McCrory appointed Kimberly S. Robb as District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 3-A in Pitt County. Robb has served as an Assistant District Attorney since 1991 and is currently responsible for major crime prosecution in Pitt County.
Published: Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 @ 12:38 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Investigator Jim Adams applied for and obtained a warrant charging Leander Lee Bonner, age 50, of Swamp Road in Pantego with Breaking and Entering, Larceny after Breaking and Entering and Obtaining Property by False Pretense.
Published: Monday, January 28th, 2013 @ 11:47 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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With so many variables to consider when starting and operating a restaurant, statistics show that they are the type of small business that is most likely to fail in the first year.
Published: Monday, January 28th, 2013 @ 12:46 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Beaufort County Committee for Constitutional Studies presents the Miracle of America, beginning February 4, 2013, and continuing for eight consecutive Mondays.
Published: Sunday, January 27th, 2013 @ 1:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Investigator Brad Shackelford applied for and obtained warrants charging Brian Elliot Nollkamper, age 27, of Mills Road in Greenville NC with three counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretense.
Published: Sunday, January 27th, 2013 @ 1:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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At around 5:36 pm Washington Police and EMS responded to Bobby Andrews Recreation Center 237 East 7th street due to an altercation that resulted in injuries.
Published: Saturday, January 26th, 2013 @ 11:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Ruth's House, a home for the victims of domestic violence, celebrates its new beginning at Harvest Church in Washington, North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, January 26th, 2013 @ 10:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On January 22, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Phillip Barbour, 25 years of age, of 402 Cedar Lane in Washington and Jonathan Walker, 19 years of age, of 101 Iron Creek Drive in Washington.
Published: Friday, January 25th, 2013 @ 3:28 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College offers two new classes.
Published: Thursday, January 24th, 2013 @ 10:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On January 17, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit served arrest warrants on Charles Pierce, 33 years of age, of 1049 Carrow Road in Chocowinity.
Published: Thursday, January 24th, 2013 @ 7:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Declaring a state of emergency in Graham, Jackson and Swain counties and areas within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee as a result of a landslide obstructing both directions on U.S. Highway 441 beginning on January 15, 2013.
Published: Thursday, January 24th, 2013 @ 6:09 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The City of Washington will meet Monday, January 28, 2013, as the "Committee of the Whole," to discuss issues in closed session. One issue, in particular, will be to discuss the acquisition of the Turnage Theater in downtown Washington, North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, January 24th, 2013 @ 5:56 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Registrar's Office at Beaufort County Community College has released the honor roll for the 2012 Fall Semester. Full-time students maintaining a grade point average of 4.0 or better were placed on the all "A"s list.
Published: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 @ 4:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Pat McCrory announced the following additions to the governor's office staff.
Published: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 @ 12:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Classes will begin Monday, Feb. 4, in a new Therapeutic Massage Program offered by the Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College.
Published: Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 @ 7:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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