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CARNIVAL: Fun meets Academics

Apr 08, 2026 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

Washington County High School’s campus transformed itself into a veritable jamboree as the facility hosted its CTE and Community Schools Skills Carnival Tuesday, A.... Read More

New fire engine

Apr 08, 2026 at 07:00 am by Dale-RB

Plymouth’s new fire apparatus arrived in town last week and was on display briefly at the Roanoke River Lighthouse Thursday, April 2. The unit is a used 2017 Pierc.... Read More

Third suspect arrested in Plymouth January shootout

Apr 08, 2026 at 07:00 am by Dale-RB

A third suspect wanted in connection with a January shootout on East Main Street was arrested last week after a Pasquotank County deputy pulled him over for speeding on.... Read More

County welcomes Wills as new Animal Control officer

Apr 08, 2026 at 07:00 am by Dale-RB

A new animal control officer is in place in Washington County, preparing for the reopening of the county’s shelter, which is in line to restart operations la.... Read More

Tyrrell Library board motion spurs closed session talk

Apr 08, 2026 at 07:00 am by M_Layton

A motion calling for a temporary halt to the hiring of a new librarian at the Tyrrell County Public Library was moved out of public view during a recent Library Advisory.... Read More