Pinetown News

For a man who never spoke of joining the Army, a soldier's life came naturally to Alejandro Dominguez .

A soldier from Beaufort County who died last week in Iraq was laid to rest Thursday.

A Pinetown soldier is dead today the Department of Defense announced. 20 year old Spc.

The Army says four Fort Hood soldiers, including a San Diego man, have died in two separate roadside bombings in Iraq.

“I have had so many great role models”

Joy Elizabeth Hewitt overcame several family tragedies, a year-and-a-half absence and a full-time job to graduate with honors from East Carolina University and get into Boston College Law School. via The Daily Reflector

Durban landlord's case postponed The case of a 73-year-old Durban landlord - accused of killing two tenants - was transferred to the Pinetown regional court on Wednesday. via Daily News

A massive fire today at the Pamlico Plantation development east of Washington, N.C. had viewer John Leslie grab his cell phone. via WNCT-TV Greenville

“It's a basis for future growth.”

A small railroad that is helping Wilson industry distribute products is growing. via Wilson Daily Times

“We been monitoring their smoldering all day”

Firefighters still scramble on Monday By CLAUD HODGES Senior Reporter High winds and dry conditions kept firefighters scrambling through Beaufort County Sunday and Monday. via Washington Daily News

“At one time, we had one of the strongest volunteer organizations in the state”

After more than 30 years of service, the Long Acre Volunteer Fire Department is going 10-42, the emergency code for ending a tour of duty. via Washington Daily News

“I can't speak directly to the Washington situation specifically, but if any locality were to say 'We're going to charge you $15,' we would probably look at charging them the same. We'd expect them to justify the higher cost and negotiate.”

You would have thought that some City of Washington officials had discovered a gold mine when they heard how the city could triple the revenue it gets from companies that attach lines to city-owned utility ... via Washington Daily News

On December 23, 2007, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of Burglary and Larceny on Baseline Road in Pinetown NC. via WNCT-TV Greenville

Two people accused of stealing Christmas presents during a home break-in in Beaufort County are facing even more charges. via WITN

On December 23, 2007, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office received a report of Burglary and Larceny on Baseline Road in Pinetown NC. via WNCT-TV Greenville

“I like just seeing everybody looking at you and yelling to you”

Saturday's second annual parade kicksoff holiday season By KEVIN SCOTT CUTLER, Lifestyles & Features Editor CHOCOWINITY - Lance Bell, 4, and his big sister Cheyenne, 6, couldn't agree on their favorite part of ... via Washington Daily News

“This is one more piece of the puzzle in regards to the funding for an OLF at site C. Hopefully, the Navy will take in consideration a better site that will meet their requirements, and is endorsed by the people who will have to accommodate it.”

North Carolinians Opposed to the Outlying Landing Field P. O. Box 32 Pinetown, NC 27865 www.noolf.com Contacts: Defense Authorization Bill passed the Senate without Site C funding October 2, 2007, the United ... via Fly Rod & Reel

“We have a quality control department and we check out all the raw materials that are supplied to us”

China kicked off the Canton Fair - the country's biggest trade show - this week amid lingering concerns about a series of embarrassing product recalls that have raised questions about the "Made in China" label. via StarNewsOnline.com

“The good it does is so critical”

When 90 motorcyclists and their passengers descended upon a Chocowinity campground on Saturday morning, they probably weren't thinking about the Ebron family of Pinetown. via Washington Daily News