We, at Beaufort County Now, can only hope that some of the mistakes that sneak past our not-so-very-close watch are almost as hilarious as those hiding in the following newspaper headlines.

It's that magical time of year again when the Darwin Awards are bestowed, honoring the least evolved among us.

As we enter the short rows in the Hospital debate, one of the things we've been asked about and keep hearing some people talk about is how much better the quality of health care will be.

A rare Christmas season snow began blanketing eastern North Carolina early this morning around 3:00 am, December 26, 2010, at this reporting station just north of Washington, North Carolina.

Water, water everywhere and the cradle of much of North Carolina's rich history.

For the first time in American history, gay, lesbian and bisexual service members can justifiably look forward to being able to openly serve in the United States Military.

Water, water everywhere and the cradle of much of North Carolina's rich history.

Water, water everywhere and the cradle of much of North Carolina's rich history.

Bishop Donald M. Crooms, the founder and overseer of Tabernacle of Praise International Ministries and Tabernacle Bible Institute has been invited to a live taping at TBN-Atlanta, November 30.

The Beaufort County Committee for Constitutional Studies will hold a Free Seminar on Saturday, January 8th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Harvest Church in Washington.

This well acted film struggles to find its place, but falls somewhat short of success.

On Nov. 2, 31-year-old Bath native Cameron DeJong enjoyed his first political success, winning a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

Singing cousins Billy Joe, Billy Bob, and Billie Billee celebrate the holidays with down home country laughs and big city music.

For your chuckling pleasure, Beaufort County Now has compiled some of the king of deadpan, Steven Wright’s, best one-liners.

North Carolina's governor, and N.C. Association of Educators' campaign favorite, Bev Perdue, is currently recommending cutting next year's state education funding by 5 to 10 percent.

Everyone needs to take some time off, and get out of town just to clear out their heads, gain a measure of perspective.

As it grows colder, and as we step gingerly into winter, I recall one of the hottest days of the summer, when I explored the counties of Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick.

Confrontational? Sure, but that is local politics as the forces of political proponents collide, as they struggle to protect what they hold dear, what they hold sacred.

It is a film with a purpose, and that purpose is to keep you entertained with constant action and copious quantities comedic relief, while Frank and his eclectic group of retired agents endeavor on.

We will be reporting from the Beaufort County Board of Elections starting at 7:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. We intend to keep our readership informed as to who the leaders are in these very important

One Beaufort County commissioner candidate, Jerry Evans, has consistently and single-mindedly promoted himself as a supporter of Beaufort Regional Health Systems' quick merger with UHS.

CPC is a Christian organization, dedicated to preventing abortion and bringing people to Christ. The center raised over $14,000 at the fundraiser.

The campaign to elect Donald Dixon as Beaufort County Sheriff released a statement today, aiming to familiarize voters with Dixon's platform, as well as his background.

"Jackass" stands apart from similar shows and imitators because of the particular personalities involved, and because of the surreal sensibility that has always been such a big part of the sho

Beaufort County voters showed up in record numbers yesterday for the first day of early voting.

At last night's WDN-sponsored candidates' forum, at least two of the six commissioner candidates, when asked about the financial future of BRHS, broke the very first rule of negotiating.

The most recent publicly-available poll on the District 1 race, by the John W. Pope Civitas Institute published on Aug. 4, seems to partially confirm Richardson as a true contender.

It's becoming a Ground Zero for a heated exchange between those who respect the events of 9/11 and the Muslim community (represented by Imam Rauf) who doesn't seem to.

Between Oct. 14 and Oct. 30, any voter can take advantage of the convenience provided by One-Stop Voting and mark an early ballot, often avoiding the crowds and lines familiar to Election Day.

BCMC and the N.C. Healthy Start Foundation will partner to give onesies to every baby born at the Medical Center in October for National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month.

The effects of last week's 20 inches of rain are currently being assessed, according to Washington City Manager James Smith.

Shyamalan has obviously never made a deal with the Devil.

On Sunday, October 3, 2010, we traveled to Greenville in a fine misty drizzle to visit our last little bird to leave the proverbial nest; but our journey would not take us via Hwy. 264.

The Washington Daily News will conduct a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Beaufort County Community College auditorium.

The term “Founding Fathers” of the United States includes many great and courageous and wisely forward-thinking men.