washington news
Jul 31, 2010 11:14PM
Catching some big air at Bath Creek
INT League Wakeboarding comes to Bath Creek and brings in the crowds for an eventful day of sun, water and big air yesterday.
Jul 31, 2010 11:14PM
Deed transfer buoys Bath effort
BATH ? With the simple but long-hoped-for transfer of a deed, Bath High School Preservation acquired the former Bath High School property from the town government.
Jul 31, 2010 11:14PM
Triathlete?s come together in Washington
The natural serenity of Washington Park was broken Saturday as nearly 300 athletes took to the waters of the Pamlico River for the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce Olympic and Sprint Triathlons.
Jul 31, 2010 11:14PM
Stam: District 6 is a ?toss-up?
The state House minority leader contends state House District 6 is a ?toss-up,? and he?s willing to bet at least $2,500 on that claim.
Jul 31, 2010 11:14PM
Firefighters suit up for DWOS fundraiser
A crew from the City of Washington?s Fire-Rescue-EMS will be incorporating tools of the trade in an act set to debut later this month during the third-annual Dancing With OUR Stars competition.
Jul 30, 2010 11:15PM
Lynn Paul titles this photograph ?A Little on the Hot Side.? She took the photograph during a Pungo River Volunteer Fire Department training session on Bell Loop Road in Pungo. Paul is a firefighter with the department. (Contributed Photo)
Jul 30, 2010 11:15PM
Washington is proceeding with plans to buy the property that once housed the Beaufort County Ed Tech Center near the Bobby Andrews Recreation Center on East Seventh Street.
Jul 29, 2010 11:15PM
?A true American hero, native son of Washington, and I am proud to say he was my friend.?
Jul 29, 2010 11:15PM
Local DAR chapter celebrates centennial
The Major Reading Blount Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution marked its 100th anniversary Thursday at Bellefont Plantation with a wreath-laying ceremony at Blount?s grave.
Jul 29, 2010 11:15PM
Dems are briefed on mission of HRC
The City of Washington?s Human Relations Council can?t solve everyone?s problems, but it?s there to listen and help when it can, Rick Gagliano told the Beaufort County Democratic Women on Wednesday evening.
Jul 29, 2010 11:15PM
Wahab shares knowledge of local history
BATH ? While many of her peers are working this summer at fast-food restaurants or mowing lawns, rising Northside High School senior Callie Wahab is enjoying the opportunity to pursue her interest in history.
Jul 29, 2010 11:15PM
Aquabatics to visit Bath Creek
The waves will be rolling early and often on Bath Creek on Saturday as 50 to 60 wakeboarders, kneeboarders and wakeskaters return for the North Carolina INT League competition.
Jul 28, 2010 11:15PM
The Beaufort County Democratic Party needs to raise $6,000 to keep its election-year headquarters open through the last of the campaign season.
Jul 28, 2010 11:15PM
City seeks more docks, waterfront restrooms
Washington is proceeding with plans to add more docks to its waterfront.
Jul 28, 2010 11:15PM
The first female president of Washington?s Evening Rotary Club is looking forward to the opportunity and challenge of taking the club into a new direction.