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Strong storms blew through parts of eastern Carolina Friday and one Beaufort County woman says she's lucky to be alive.

Surf City Parks and Recreation still has several summer camps scheduled. Camps are available to children between the ages of 6 and 11.

Minutes ago, PCS Phosphate announced that the Army Corps of Engineers has accepted and signed with PCS the 404 wetlands permit and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will not use its veto authority.

PCS Phosphate in Aurora has signed a permit that could allow the company to continue mining in Eastern North Carolina, but officials said Tuesday that they are still waiting for additional regulatory approval before moving forward with that work.

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It's back! Due to popular demand, here's the 2009 version of "One Hundred Things To Do In Eastern North Carolina.

Published: Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 4:03 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. When Frankie Mefford moved to Reedy Creek in October 2002, one of the first things she did was join the Village Home and Garden Club.

Hey, read the rules! Crews are trying to put out a fire at PCS Phosphate this afternoon.

Published: Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 8:27 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 8:27 a.m. Federal regulators say they believe an expansion of a phosphate mine in eastern North Carolina would cause environmental damage and should be modified.

Environmental groups have filed a challenge to a decision by state water quality regulators to allow an expansion of PCS Phosphate's mining operation in Beaufort County, which would involve massive destruction ...

State regulators erred in issuing a permit to PCS Phosphate to overhaul its Beaufort County fertilizer plant, a state administrative law judge has ruled.

Goldsboro's utility facilities are OK for now, but a draft of the utilities master plan study -- under way since 2008 -- states that the city's facilities will need some upgrades in the near future.

A hazardous chemical is transported through Greene County at least 16 times per day, according to Randy Skinner, Greene County Department of Emergency Services director.

PCS Phosphate of Aurora received the green light from state regulators to expand its mining of phosphate ore along the Pamlico River in Beaufort County for another 35 years.

By TED STRONG Staff Writer The resolution concerning PCS Phosphate that was adopted by both of Beaufort County's major political parties Monday is a short one.

God, Jesusand childrenmake the list By TED STRONG Staff Writer Monday afternoon, the Washington Daily News hit the pavement in Washington's downtown and in front of a food market, asking people to name the best ...

By KEVIN SCOTT CUTLER Lifestyles & Features Editor AURORA - The final Christmas parade in Beaufort County was a grand finale Sunday afternoon as residents of the town of Aurora gathered for their traditional ...