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Legal notices Oct. 7, 2026
Oct 07, 2026 at 06:00 am
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as executor of the estate of Arch Boyd Browning, deceased, late of Washington County, North Carolina. This is to notify all persons havin.... Read More
Classifieds Oct. 7, 2026
Oct 07, 2026 at 06:00 am
PLEASE CHECK your ad. Every effort is made to avoid errors in advertisements. Each ad is carefully checked and proofread, but mistakes may slip through. The Roanoke Beacon ask.... Read More
Fire kills two in Roper Saturday afternoon
Oct 04, 2026 at 03:30 pm by Dale-RB
ROPER — Two people died in a house fire on Mackeys Road in Roper on Saturday afternoon, and the cause remains under investigation.
Washington County Sheriff Arlo Norman.... Read More
Panthers' Ke'Nyia Young shines as Athlete of the Week
Sep 30, 2026 at 08:15 am
PLYMOUTH — Washington County High School has no shortage of talent to be proud of this season, and this week the Panthers are shining a spotlight on one of.... Read More
Family and friends celebrate Roper’s Melvin ‘Butch’ Norman
Sep 30, 2026 at 08:15 am by Arthur-RB
Melvin Norman, affectionately called “Butch“ by those that know him best, received a hero’s welcome at the Roper’s Community Building Saturday afternoo.... Read More