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Carlos Riddick serves county in many roles

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:30 am by N_BLayton

Carlos Riddick is a civic and community leader from Plymouth. He serves on the Washington County Board of Education, where he helps guide decisions that af fect stu dents, tea.... Read More

Bear-y good weekend for a festival

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:15 am by Arthur-RB

For over a decade, the national award-winning black bear festival has been the premiere event of Plymouth and a symbol of the town’s potential to become a tourist attrac.... Read More

Leaving system could cost Tyrrell County, library officials say

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:15 am by M_Layton

COLUMBIA — The Tyrrell County Public Library in Columbia sits at the heart of a small, rural community with limited tax revenue and residents who depend on it for intern.... Read More

Three Roper churches to merge at end of June

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:15 am by Arthur-RB

After more than half a century of dividing Sundays and services between three buildings, local Methodist adherents will officially coalesce into a single body congregation in.... Read More

Events mark holiday with program and parade

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:15 am by Dale-RB

Two Washington County events will mark Juneteenth this month, highlighted by a re-enactor portraying Opal Lee — known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” &mda.... Read More