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Greenville Utilities information about the water supply

Drinking Water Warning
Greenville Utilities Water is Contaminated with Fecal Coliform
Boil Your Water Before Using
Fecal coliform bacteria were found in the water supply today, June 25, 2008. These bacteria can make you sick, and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems.
* DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water [...]

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Stormwater run-off

Much to consider regarding stormwater and Beaufort County. Real Estate Developers v. Earth. Why is it that Earth loses so much of the time?
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The purpose of this ordinance is to protect, maintain and enhance the public health, safety, environment and general welfare by establishing minimum requirements and procedures to control the adverse effects of [...]

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Engelhard Seafood Festival

Yup. It’s the weekend for Big Fun in Eastern North Carolina. It can’t get much larger than the seafood festival at the ass-end of the road less traveled. Engelhard! We’re already there!
The Lawn Mower Pull, scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on the 17th, surely will please the handy-person 4×4 lover in you.
I have to stop there [...]

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Washington waits…

official IBX possum hunting season begins soon. Most of us enjoy hunting possum with coon mules, utilizing the bow and arrow technique for the kill. Since possums are notorious for their spitting, those new to the area are advised to steer clear of these fearsome beasts. There’s no call for getting hurt all on account [...]

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Richie Havens at the Turnage and Music in the Streets

April 18 - big night for little Washington.
Those of us who remember Woodstock will appreciate how Mr. Havens looks exactly the same as he did in our youth — he hasn’t changed in 40 years. Amazing… hmmmmm.
Enjoy, puppets, enjoy.

Mtn. States comes to the flatlands.

FACTSHEET: Mountain States Legal Foundation,
MSLF DETAILS 2596 South Lewis Way Lakewood, Colorado 80227
Phone: 303-292-2021 Fax: 303-292-1980
A conservative public interest law founded in 1977 under the National Legal Center for Public Interest, with start up money largely provided by Joseph Coors. MSLF is “dedicated to individual liberty, the right to own and use property, limited [...]

King Chicken, Washington NC

It’s a playground of the mind, not a destination.

When guests drive down from the big office up in the state capital, we dine with friends down on the curbside at King Chicken. Every small town has at least one real restaurant, a local tradition… a central meeting place for politico and regular folk alike. [...]

Ethanol — Beaufort County Boondoggle?

Oh yes, and you know it … aepnc.com
Tom Thompson! Hey!! Answer this — Where is the ethanol plant? Did you get a bonus for the ?jobs? the plant would offer?
Hey, Ya’ll! Come on! Go ahead, try to find out the status of the ethanol plant in Aurora, NC. Ask Dave Brady — what’s going on? [...]

Top Five Little Known Washington, NC Facts

1. There are less than 123 vestibules in the downtown area.
2. Not only did Marcus Welby, MD not practice in Beaufort County; he was also not a real doctor.
3. There a 2.1 dogs per household in the historic district of Washington, NC. All of them bark when someone walks down N. Brown St.
4. Four times [...]

WoW. If you build it, they won’t come…

Looks like Fred Fletcher wasn’t the only one taking Beaufort County for a ride! How about them PR folks at Maximum Design & Advertising, Inc. with their big money campaign to pimp the Pamlico? Guess the Rembrey 13-story condominium complex is toast. But that’s okay, according to a press release written by the Rembrey’s ad [...]