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69th Annual Washington County Livestock sale

May 07, 2026 at 08:45 am by N_BLayton

PLYMOUTH — Winning bids, broad smiles and prize animals filled the Plymouth Livestock Barn on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as Washington County’s 4-H families gathered.... Read More

'My secret is Jesus': Fields Five & Dime owner embodies motherhood every day of the year

May 06, 2026 at 09:45 am by M_Layton

Ask Glenda Fields the secret of good moth erhood and she doesn’t hesitate. “There is no secret,” she said. “And if there were, my secret is Jesus. I o.... Read More

New royalty crowned at 2026 Miss Black Bear Pageant

May 06, 2026 at 09:45 am by Arthur-RB

A slew of well dressed lovely ladies of all ages filed into the auditorium of the Northeast Regional School of Biotechnology and Agriscience Early College over the weekend, si.... Read More

Plymouth Planning Board to study planned social district

May 06, 2026 at 09:45 am by Dale-RB

Plymouth’s Planning Board will consider a proposal to establish a downtown “social district” when it meets Thurs day, May 7. For more information, check out.... Read More

Drought raises concerns for farmers as planting starts

May 06, 2026 at 09:45 am by Dale-RB

North Carolina’s statewide drought is a growing concern for Washington County farmers and, while light to mod erate rainfall in late April provid ed a temporary reprieve.... Read More