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Core Care closes after five months

Jun 24, 2026 at 07:00 am by Dale-RB

The Core Care medical practice that opened five months ago in Plymouth closed last week. For information, check out the June 24, 2026, edition of the Roanoke Beacon.

Bear Festival attracts big crowd; Bass addresses Chamber

Jun 24, 2026 at 07:00 am by M_Layton

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce gathered Wednesday evening (June 17) at Golden Skillet, welcoming a seasoned chamber professional as guest speaker and tackling commu.... Read More

Asby named employee of the quarter

Jun 24, 2026 at 07:00 am by Dale-RB

A longtime employee of Plymouth’s Pettigrew Regional Library has been named Washington County’s Employee of the Quarter for June. Library Assistant Rita Asby rece.... Read More

Plymouth Town Council budget: PD to get body cams; bear logo gets a reprieve

Jun 24, 2026 at 07:00 am by Dale-RB

Two modest adjustments to Plymouth’s proposed FY2027 budget — one adding spending, one cutting it — promise a significant upgrade for town police and an unex.... Read More

Which book? Embracing Youth's summer camp kicks off creativity

Jun 24, 2026 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

Carol’s Variety Venue was abuzz last Monday, June 15, 2026, morning, according to Embracing Youth Inc., organizer Mable Hall, who began her inaugural two-day Summer Camp.... Read More