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Former Pro Wrestler Raises Money For CMN At Washington Restaurant

Ivan "The Terrible" Koloff also known as the Russian Bear during his WWWF days stopped in at Mayflower restaurant in Washington to sign autographs for a small fee. All the money goes to CMN.

Washington Pizza Hut Evacuated After Small Fire

Washington Fire Department crews say customers and employees evacuated the Pizza Hut on 15th Street Wednesday night after smoke creeped into the restaurant from a small fire.

Field Burn Produces Huge Smoke Plumes Over Washington

A field burning on Springs Road between Market Extension and Highway 17 in Washington produced large plumes of smoke that could be seen for miles Wednesday night.

Wreck On Highway 33 In Chocowinity

A crash Tuesday night left a pickup truck on its side.

Man Charged With Assaulting Two Women On Same Night

Keith Sinclair of Chocowinity is charged with attempted strong-arm robbery, simple assault, communicating threats, first degree burglary, and assault by strangulation.

Meeting On Proposed Open Pit Mine

A local environmental group is holding a meeting Tuesday night about one company's controversial proposal to build an open pit mine.

Aurora Police: Uncle Hospitalized After Fight With Nephew

According to Aurora police a man had to be hospitalized after he was injured during a fight with his nephew.

Bill Seeks To Eliminate ElectriCities Debt

Even though federal regulators approved the Duke Progress merger Friday night some state lawmakers are still hoping to stop it on the state level unless it addresses billions of dollars in debt by ElectriCities members.

Washington Summer Festival This Weekend

Food, rides, entertainment and family fun are all on tap this weekend in Washington.

High School Coach Offers Summer Soccer Camps

Two local high school soccer coaches are hosting soccer camps for kids this summer.

Road Detour For Commuters In Beaufort County

A road detour begins Friday that could affect many commuters in the east.

Beryl Makes State Drought-Free For First Time In Two Years

Rainfall from Tropical Depression Beryl has helped erase drought conditions in Eastern Carolina. In fact, for the first time in two years there is no drought in the state.

NEW INFO: Washington Drug Suspect To Face Charges, Remains Critical

The man whose dramatic arrest prompted a riot in Washington early Thursday is expected to face charges.

Update: Former Roper Fire Chief Injured In Wreck Now In Fair Condition

Hospital officials say a former fire chief of Roper who was critically injured in a car crash Tuesday is now in fair condition at the hospital.

Man Sentenced For Standoff With Washington Police

A man involved in a nine-hour standoff with Washington Police a year ago has been sentenced for the crime.

Player Of The Week: Emily Pfeiffer

Emily Pfeiffer won the first swimming state title in Washington High School history by finishing the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:04.29. Less than one-hundredth of a second away from breaking the 3-A state record.

Washington Looks To Reduce Utility Bills

Washington City Council wants to reduce utility bills for city residents by one-percent but some customers wonder how much of a difference that will even make for them.