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Ann Keyes leads with a public servant’s heart

Jun 17, 2026 at 07:30 am by N_BLayton

By Plymouth Voices Ann Keyes is a longtime public servant and elected official from Plymouth, North Carolina, whose career reflects decades of leadership in local government,.... Read More

87-year-old receives honorary diploma

Jun 17, 2026 at 07:30 am by Dale-RB

By Dale Heberlig Staff Writer In an emotional ceremony last week, Washington County school officials presented 87-year-old Rebecca Cooper Davis with a high school diploma.... Read More

Local candidates make case at Plymouth forum

Jun 17, 2026 at 07:30 am by N_BLayton

By Miles Layton Editor PLYMOUTH — Three local Democratic candidates seeking offices in Washington County joined a state Senate hopeful Sunday at a candidate forum hel.... Read More

Plymouth celebrates Juneteenth

Jun 17, 2026 at 07:30 am by Arthur-RB

By Arthur Howell Staff Writer For the second year, Downtown Plymouth’s Water Street was filled with the vibrant red, black, yellow and green colors that once again br.... Read More

A Father's heart: Morris Bowser's story of love, faith and 10 sons

Jun 17, 2026 at 07:30 am by M_Layton

Morris Carlo Bowser Sr. will be the first to tell you that fatherhood found him early — too early, some might say. He was a sophomore in high school when his first son,.... Read More