Beaufort County
A look at the people, geography and history of a large familiar county separated by one big flowing river.
New Hanover Regional Medical Center Says No Thanks to BCMC
As the Beaufort County Medical Center struggles to understand its predicament, the New Hanover Medical Center says no to a merger.
December 31st, 2010
This Publisher’s short Commentary Regarding the Quasi-Private Meeting Regarding the BCMC
Was it a private meeting with only the Washington Daily News having access? We mean to find out.
December 31st, 2010
Futrell selling Washington Daily News to Alabama-based company
On July 31, Beaufort County’s only locally owned print newspaper, the Washington Daily News, will soon be under the ownership of an Alabama-based newspaper conglomerate, Boone Newspapers Inc.
December 31st, 2010
County gravitates toward endorsing construction of local rest area
DOT: We won't likely use eminent domain
December 31st, 2010
Richardson says temporary pay cut could save hospital
Too much labor supply; not enough demand
December 31st, 2010
Klemm asks board to hear BCMC employees' opinions on merger
He withdraws motion after strong dissent from fellow commissioners
December 31st, 2010
The Steve Creech All-Stars Play the Turnage Theater
Dixieland Jazz meets North Carolina Bluegrass.
December 31st, 2010
Beaufort County Medical Center in battle for autonomy
Hospital Board gives cost/containment measures another shot
December 31st, 2010
"Every picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" Part X
Raleigh musician Travis Proctor helped Washington enjoy another successful Music in the Streets.
December 31st, 2010
"Every picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" Part X
Raleigh musician Travis Proctor helped Washington enjoy another successful Music in the Streets.
December 31st, 2010
DOT insists on unmanned rest stop south of Chocowinity
Commissioners fear it will attract criminal activity
December 31st, 2010
County requests Arizona illegal immigration law for state
Republican commissioners cite economic distress as motive
December 31st, 2010
"Every Picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" Part IX, Music in the Streets.
The Annual "Music in the Streets" has had a blowout beginning for the 2010 year.
December 31st, 2010
Fashionable fundraiser takes the stage
Downtown Washington came alive for the 2nd Annual Dress Rehearsal Fashion Show at The Turnage Theater in Washington.
December 31st, 2010
"Every Picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" Part VII
A Rare snow storm blew into eastern North Carolina on Friday night, February 12, 2010, and until was over, we had accumulated 4 to 6 inches of snow in the Washington, North Carolina area.
December 30th, 2010
We Still Got the Juice
Me and Darla made it through the 24 hour ice storm and we have a few pictures, as a visual perspective, for our trouble
December 30th, 2010
Washington-waterfront greenspace finds its purpose
After years of searching, city agrees on plan to build Festival Park
December 30th, 2010
Beaufort County Community College reaches capacity
Area residents seek new skills for new careers
December 30th, 2010
Red Cross Ball Drop is a Huge Success
2009 ends with an unprecedented win for a local charity â€
December 30th, 2010
Stunt Night, 2009: Seniors Win
A Washington High School tradition, Stunt Night, observes its 46th year and this year's production did not disappoint.
December 30th, 2010
"Every Picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" Part VI
This wonderful sparkly blanket was, in my vision, reminiscent of a Currier and Ives series of prints in my snow draped town of Washington, North Carolina.
December 30th, 2010
"Every Picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" Part V
Goose Creek State Park reminds me of my youth on warm summer days along the shores of the Pamlico, where no one lived. Where only the natural world knows the terrain; that what inhabits the forest.
December 30th, 2010
Our School Board Needs to Get its Legal Act Together
Our School Board continues to violate the Open Meetings Law. The latest incident was Friday, December 18, 2009, when a special meeting was called without proper notification.
December 30th, 2010
"Every Picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" Part III
On a warm, partly sunny day, as the sun played peek-a-boo with the fluffy clouds, Washington's Downtown Waterfront played host to Smoke on the Water.
December 30th, 2010
Art Walk, 2009
The inaugural Art Walk on Thursday, November 19, 2009, was a huge success for the shop owners, and moreover, the art lovers who filled the streets of Washington, North Carolina.
December 30th, 2010
"Every Picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" Part II
Taking a closer inpection of my immediate world as I press on to conclude my personal story.
December 30th, 2010
"Every Picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" Part I
This series will be of pictures and places, unused in other articles that just may have a short story to tell.
December 30th, 2010
The Turnage Theater Program Schedule of Future Shows
The renovated Turnage Theater will afford some excellent talent the floorboards of their broad stage for the best shows in Beaufort County, and some of the best in all of eastern North Carolina
December 30th, 2010
Washington, North Carolina: Part I, The City's Downtown Waterfront.
Washington, North Carolina is not only the county seat of Beaufort County, but the gateway to the Pamlico Estuary.
December 30th, 2010