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Category: Washington, NC / Beaufort & surrounding counties
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Little Washington August 10, 2026: United Healthcare reach new multi-year, ECU Health-UnitedHealthcare deal, Rainfall brings new challenges
Washington, NC / Beaufort & surrounding counties this week: ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare have signed a multi-year contract restoring in-network access for more than 100,000; and ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare have finalized a…
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Little Washington August 3, 2026: Coastal state leaders seek N
North Carolina’s General Assembly has approved a budget provision requiring the N.C. Ferry Division to begin collecting tolls on previously free routes starting Jan.
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Little Washington July 27, 2026: Beaufort CCC Dedicates, Six Students Complete BCCC Medical, NCDOT launches interactive, and more
Washington, NC / Beaufort & surrounding counties this week: Beaufort County Community College has renamed its Centralized Advising Center in honor of Laurie Smart Evans, the; and All six graduates of Beaufort County Community College’s…
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About 2,000 Jones-Onslow EMC members impacted as AC Morton Substation repairs continue
Jones-Onslow EMC restored power to approximately 2,000 members in Onslow County, North Carolina, after an outage caused by repairs at the AC Morton Substation. Crews worked through the night to complete the restoration.
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Museum of the Pamlico opens in downtown Washington ahead of America’s 250th birthday
The Museum of the Pamlico officially opened in downtown Washington, featuring artifacts spanning periods like the colonial era and Civil War.
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Beaufort County balked at opportunity to preserve 5,000 acres in Bluffton. What happens next?
Washington, NC / Beaufort & surrounding counties this week: Beaufort County Council delayed a vote on a $42 million reimbursable grant to The Nature Conservancy to purchase; and Waterfront revitalization remains a critical barometer for…
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Turnage Theatre – Washington, NC | North Carolina Weekend
The Turnage Theatre in Washington, NC, a historic venue on Main Street, maintains regular public hours and serves as a hub for concerts, plays, and films.
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Long-term shelter for domestic violence survivors could be coming to Beaufort County
Beaufort County currently has only one emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors, and neighboring Jasper County has none.
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Turnage Theatre – Washington, NC | North Carolina Weekend
The Turnage Theatre in Washington, NC, maintains a regular public schedule of 11 AM to 5 PM Wednesday through Friday and 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays, with extended hours for performances and events.
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41st annual Gullah Festival draws thousands to Beaufort waterfront
The 41st annual Original Gullah Festival drew tens of thousands to Beaufort’s Henry C.