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Washington County EMS receives grant for workforce development

Jun 15, 2026 at 08:15 am by N_BLayton

Editor's note: The Roanoke Beacon occassionally has stories that do not run in the print edition due to space constraints. Such articles will appear online. ------ The N.... Read More

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