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Government Challenges Washington-Based Boatbuilder's Bankruptcy
Last Updated: 7:32 AM 02/07/12 - The government is seeking to dismiss the recent bankruptcy filing of Fountain Powerboats.
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FIRST ON WITN: Former State Trooper Indicted In Beaufort County
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Last Updated: 8:04 PM 02/03/12 - A former law enforcement officer has been indicted for getting money for an injury he said he obtained on the job, when authorities say it really happened during a fight with his wife. (Full Story)
Beaufort To Host Public Celebration For Winning Cool Town Contest
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Last Updated: 3:59 AM 02/03/12 - On Friday, Beaufort will have a public celebration for it's newest honor of being named America's coolest small town. (Full Story)
NEW INFO: Train Hits Truck At Beaufort County Crossing
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Last Updated: 8:06 PM 02/02/12 - It happened around 3:10 p.m. at a private crossing off of Highway 17, south of Chocowinity. (Full Story)
NEW INFO: Washington Police Chief Leaving
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Last Updated: 11:47 PM 02/01/12 - Another police chief in Eastern Carolina says he is leaving. Washington police chief Mick Reed says his last day will be February 29th. (Full Story)
Company To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Limestone Mine In Craven-Beaufort County
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Last Updated: 7:09 AM 01/31/12 - Tuesday night, a company seeking to create an open pit limestone mine on the Craven-Beaufort County line will host a meeting open to the public for those who have concerns. (Full Story)
Beaufort County Traffic Stop Turns Into Drug Bust
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Last Updated: 6:49 AM 01/31/12 - A Beaufort County traffic stop turned into a drug bust Friday after a deputy found marijuana in a man's vehicle near Highway 33. (Full Story)
ECU Student Wins Super Bowl Tickets From WITN
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Last Updated: 8:03 PM 01/27/12 - Josh Carter is headed Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis with his father. The current ECU student won two tickets after winning a contest he entered on witn.com. (Full Story)
Two Men Charged With Stealing Scrap Metal
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Last Updated: 11:36 AM 01/27/12 - Two men are charged with stealing scrap metal in Beaufort County and selling it for cash.
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LAWMEN: Woman Bit Deputy On Face, Spit On Deputies
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Last Updated: 10:06 AM 01/27/12 - A Virginia woman is facing charges in Beaufort County after authorities say she was found with drugs, bit a deputy on the face and spit on deputies. (Full Story)
Arthur Williams Running As Republican For NC House
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Last Updated: 4:37 PM 01/26/12 - Arthur Williams is running as a Republican for his old seat in the North Carolina House. (Full Story)
Washington Powerboat Company Files For Bankruptcy Again
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Last Updated: 11:37 AM 01/26/12 - A popular Washington boat company that came out of bankruptcy nearly two years ago is now forced to file for it again, according to published reports. (Full Story)
Rabies Cases In Beaufort County
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Last Updated: 9:29 PM 01/25/12 - Three recent cases of rabies have been confirmed in Beaufort County. (Full Story)
Regional Teachers Of The Year Announced
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Last Updated: 4:13 PM 01/24/12 - North Carolina's regional "Teachers of the Year" have been named, including a Beaufort County teacher and a Wilson County teacher. (Full Story)
Sex Offender Charged In Chocowinity
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Last Updated: 10:16 AM 01/24/12 - The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office arrested a registered sex offender for living too close to a middle school. He's also facing a charge for breaking into a home. (Full Story)
Businessman Makes First Bid For Office
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Last Updated: 9:07 PM 01/23/12 - A businessman in Beaufort County is making his first run at public office. (Full Story)
Father Of Accident Victim: I Don't Want Anyone Else To Go Through This
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Last Updated: 11:31 AM 01/26/12 - The father of a 17-year-old junior from Washington High School who was struck and killed by a vehicle Monday night says he keeps walking by his son's room thinking he's going to be in there, but he's not. (Full Story)
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Washington Police Need Public's Help
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Last Updated: 11:19 AM 01/24/12 - Police say the man is accused of making several fraudulent credit card purchases last month. (Full Story)
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