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Marijuana Opponents ‘Have Lost’ The Debate, GOP Senator Says, Arguing ‘It’s Time’ To Regulate It Like Alcohol And Tobacco

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A GOP senator says opponents of marijuana legalization “have lost” the fight to maintain prohibition and that “it’s time” for lawmakers to address that reality by creating a regulatory framework treating cannabis “in the same way that we do with alcohol and tobacco,” so that states can set their own policies without federal intervention. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday that featured witnesses from the Drug Enforcement Admi…See the Story

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Reaching for the Stars scholarship recipients plan for the future - Washington Daily News

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Scammers not from Sheriff's Office, BCSO 'will never call and ask for money' - Washington Daily News

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DOJ: Greenville Armed Crips member receives six years in prison - Washington Daily News

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From U.S. Department of Justice, Eastern District of North Carolina RALEIGH, N.C. – A Greenville gang member was sentenced to 72 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.  Leonard Williams Jr., 36, pled guilty to the charges on February 18, 2025. According to court documents and other information presented in court, the Greenville Regional Drug …Department of Justice · WashingtonRead Article

Water quality swimming advisories lifted for four sound-side sites in Beaufort County - Washington Daily News

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MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted water quality swimming advisories for four sound-side swimming areas in Beaufort County. The advisories were lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s standards set for swimming and water play. The advisories were posted on June 19 at areas in the Pamlico River near Washington, and were locate…Swimming · WashingtonRead Article

Legacy of Dr. Haywood Dowdy to be honored - Washington Daily News

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In honor of the first and only Black dentist in Beaufort County, Dr. Haywood Dowdy, a Heritage marker from the W.G. Pomeroy Foundation will be unveiled at the original Dowdy family home at 136 W. 6th Street. Though most noted for being the first and only Black dentist in Beaufort County, his impact on the community went well beyond his profession. He was a 33rd degree Mason, a title of honor and distinction, headed up the Black 4-H, and was a Bo…Washington, NC · WashingtonRead Article

WPD seeks assistance in case of missing juvenile - Washington Daily News

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11 North Carolina River Sites Fail Fecal Bacteria Testing This Week, Group Says

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- More than 10 North Carolina river sites failed water-quality testing for the week -- with one spot in Raleigh among those that didn't meet standards for E. coli bacteria, according to Sound Rivers. During the summer months, the group checks dozens of sites along rivers in the state from the Raleigh-Durham area all the way to the North Carolina coast. “We’ve had a lot of heavy rain lately, so that stormwater runoff can put…Washington, NC · WashingtonSee the Story

New city tax rate increases levy amount by 28% - Washington Daily News

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The new ad valorem tax rate passed by the Washington City Council will increase the projected amount levied by 28.10% in the coming fiscal year 2025-2026. While the new rate is lower than the previous year, a recent revaluation completed by Beaufort County resulted in increased property values for the city’s tax base, which means many residents may see increased tax bills despite the lower rate. On Tuesday afternoon (June 17), council members un…Washington, NC · WashingtonRead Article

Beaufort County College leader chosen for top fellowship honor

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WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) -- Vice president of student services at Beaufort County Community College was selected for the 2025-26 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. According to a press release, Dr. LaTonya Nixon was selected among over 120 applicants and is one of 40 leaders selected that "fellows will learn from—and apply to their own contexts—lessons from over a dozen years of Aspen research about how to lead an institution to higher and more …Washington, NC · WashingtonRead Article

Beaufort County Schools is taking suggestions for new elementary school mascot - Washington Daily News

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Beaufort County Schools is requesting the community’s help in selecting Washington Elementary School’s mascot. The new elementary school combines Eastern and John Cotten Tayloe Elementary Schools in Washington.  According to Beaufort County Schools, Washington Elementary is “on track” to open in August of 2026. It will be located behind Eastern Elementary at 947 Hudnell Street. The school district posted to its social media page a link to a surv…Washington, NC · WashingtonRead Article

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