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The Town of Washington is located in Beaufort County, North Carolina. The municipality is situated on the northern bank of the Pamlico River.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence in September 2018, the Pamlico River overflowed and caused flooding in the town. In total, the community received approximately 3 to 4 feet of flood water.

Washington Magnet Elementary School named top magnet school in the country

Washington Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary School was named top magnet elementary school in the country.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Washington Magnet Elementary School named top magnet school in the country

NC mother gets $185K from local police after son shot, killed during traffic stop

The mother of a Beaufort County man who was shot and killed by police in 2018 was awarded $185,000 Wednesday in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Washington State Senator Died at 52 After COVID Infection

State Sen. Doug Ericksen, a Republican who had led efforts to oppose Washington state's COVID-19 emergency orders and vaccine mandates, has died after his own battle with the illness. He was 52.

Mike Baker, New York Times

Washington museum tells the story of enslaved people, those who helped them gain their freedom

WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason showcases a museum housed within a caboose on the waterfront in Washington, NC. The museum tells the history of enslaved people seeking freedom and of the underground network of people who helped them.

King Chicken serving up southern soul since 1958

It's a Washington, NC, landmark, known for fried chicken, collards, and all kinds of good country cookin' and down-home soul food.

President Trump delivers farewell address on final full day in office

Trump delivered his final speech to the nation as an acting president.

Tours of Washington Monument shut down ahead of Biden inauguration

The National Park Service said it will also be implementing temporary closures at the National Mall and other monuments.

Fact check: Did Capitol Police let mob of Trump supporters in?

Footage that appeared to show some officers allowing rioters past barricades was misrepresented online. The journalist who shot the video said the officers backed off the barricade because they were "completely outnumbered."

Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact reporter

Fact checking misinformation during a day of chaos at the US Capitol

Here's a look at our fact-checks of the day's session, and the chaos that interrupted it.

PolitiFact staff

Secret tunnels, hidden treasures: 200-year-old mansion used as Civil War hospital

At first glance, the Elmwood 1820 seems like a classic bed & breakfast in a historic mansion. However, the 200-year-old manor holds many secrets inside its walls -- including hidden tunnels and carvings from Civil War soldiers.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Secret tunnels, hidden treasures: 200-year-old mansion used as Civil War hospital

Thousands march on Washington in support for women's rights

Thousands of men and women are coming out to march for women's rights in Washington D.C..

Washington Monument welcomes back visitors on Thursday

The Washington Monument welcomed visitors back on Thursday. It closed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Hundreds exposed to COVID-19 at chiropractor

Nearly 300 patients who visited Chiro One Wellness last week, along with 14 workers, are being urged to quarantine immediately.

Washington mayor dies of coronavirus complications

Gov. Roy Cooper tweeted his condolences Wednesday.

WRAL News

Washington mayor dies of coronavirus complications

House adopts bill to make DC 51st state; Senate likely to kill bill

The Democratic-controlled House approved a bill Friday to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, saying Congress has both the moral obligation and constitutional authority to ensure that the city's 700,000 residents are allowed full voting rights, no longer subject to "taxation without representation.''