Neighboring Counties
Taking a long look at the best of our neighboring counties. There are many hidden treasures in eastern North Carolina.
Bedsole resigns as CEO of Beaufort County Medical Center
As fear over Beaufort County Medical Center's financial situation nears its crescendo, the BCMC Chief Executive Officer Bill Bedsole resigns to "pursue other opportunities."
June 24th, 2010
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.
June 21st, 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.
June 21st, 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.
June 17th, 2010
County gravitates toward endorsing construction of local rest area
DOT: We won't likely use eminent domain
June 14th, 2010
Richardson says temporary pay cut could save hospital
Too much labor supply; not enough demand
June 14th, 2010
Klemm asks board to hear BCMC employees' opinions on merger
He withdraws motion after strong dissent from fellow commissioners
June 10th, 2010
The Steve Creech All-Stars Play the Turnage Theater
Dixieland Jazz meets North Carolina Bluegrass.
June 3rd, 2010
Beaufort County Medical Center in battle for autonomy
Hospital Board gives cost/containment measures another shot
June 2nd, 2010
"Every picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" Part X
Raleigh musician Travis Proctor helped Washington enjoy another successful Music in the Streets.
June 2nd, 2010
DOT insists on unmanned rest stop south of Chocowinity
Commissioners fear it will attract criminal activity
May 13th, 2010
County requests Arizona illegal immigration law for state
Republican commissioners cite economic distress as motive
May 13th, 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.
May 12th, 2010
The Washington Daily news Broke the Story: Now I Can Talk About It ... in a Limited Measure.
The Beaufort County Medical Center releases a press statement regarding their impending financial crisis.
May 6th, 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.
May 5th, 2010
Washington City Council denies rezoning request
The Washington City Council, after an hour of discussion, rejected the proposal to rezone 3.7 acres at 233 East 7th St. from residential to office and institutional. This is the second time the Counci
May 5th, 2010
An Afternoon in Beaufort
Beaufort, North Carolina not only found its place in history, it makes its mark everyday.
May 5th, 2010
Tax Assessor encourages property owners to take advantage of appeals process
Reevaluation issue aired at Beaufort County Board of Commissioners meeting
May 5th, 2010
Fashionable fundraiser takes the stage
Downtown Washington came alive for the 2nd Annual Dress Rehearsal Fashion Show at The Turnage Theater in Washington.
May 5th, 2010
Backwater Jack's reopens for warmer weather
Riverside restaurant opens its doors to crowds of patient patrons
May 5th, 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.
May 4th, 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
May 4th, 2010
Washington-waterfront greenspace finds its purpose
After years of searching, city agrees on plan to build Festival Park
May 4th, 2010
Beaufort County Community College reaches capacity
Area residents seek new skills for new careers
May 4th, 2010
New Year's Eve Ball Drop Raises a Fortune
2009 ends with an unprecedented win for a local charity — an upset for anybody still on Team Scrooge.
May 4th, 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.
April 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.
April 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.
April 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.
April 30th, 2010