The Region

Hurricane Earl blowing to shore within the next couple hours County residents should expect a night of sustained winds around 40 mph, and gusts of wind at 60 and 70 mph. September 2nd, 2010 Winterville’s Watermelon Festival has Grown into a Big Time What the Winterville Watermelon Festival is quickly becoming famous for is the music component of the three day celebration. September 2nd, 2010 Obama protects 2nd Amendment, BCCC offering handgun training Though fears of big-government oppression abound, it is now easier than ever for American citizens to purchase and carry firearms. August 26th, 2010 Washington All - stars Dominate District 6 Softball Tournament The District 6 Babe Ruth Softball All – Star Tournament held in Chocowinity June 21-25 resulted in several local teams advancing to the State Tournament in Kinston next month. July 10th, 2010 Runyon Creek bridge opens Those who live in Washington Park and off River Road can get back to their commute as usual, now that the Runyon Creek Bridge has opened. June 25th, 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 20th, 2010 A Time to Heal The Wall that Heals, which is a scaled down replica of the Vietnam War Monument on the Mall in Washington, DC, came to the Veterans Park in Washington, NC. May 12th, 2010 An Afternoon in Beaufort Beaufort, North Carolina not only found its place in history, it makes its mark everyday. April 13th, 2010 Beaufort County contracts public boat-launch facility Commissioners purchase lot on south side of Pamlico River April 7th, 2010 Stimulus funds trickle down into local Weatherization Assistance Program Beaufort County gets environmental and economic benefits March 4th, 2010 Hood Richardson Challenges Governor Beverly Perdue to Debate Hood Richardson, a man who knows his own mind, would sincerely like to know Governor Beverly Perdue's position on illegal immigration. To date, she has been rather noncommittal. February 11th, 2010 Public Schools Sponsor Hispanic Outreach Beaufort County Schools provide an inovative service to help the Hispanic Community to better educate their children. February 1st, 2010 Beaufort County, and the Coastal Plain, Endures Ice Storm The first ice storm in many years in eastern North Carolina leaves Beaufort County iced over and in the clutches of a cold front that sent a shudder through the collective populace. January 31st, 2010