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National Night Out moves indoors

Jul 29, 2026 at 07:30 am by Dale-RB

Plymouth’s National Night Out (NNO) celebration moves indoors this year. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, and run through 8 p.m. inside the gymnasium at.... Read More

Tyrrell County Schools see little change between 23-24 and 24-25 state report cards

Jul 29, 2026 at 07:30 am by N_BLayton

COLUMBIA — Recently released North Carolina School Report Cards show little change in Tyrrell County Schools’ overall performance from the previous year, with both.... Read More

'I Am Strong': Nine years after losing son to rare disease, Plymouth mother finds strength in faith and community

Jul 29, 2026 at 07:30 am by M_Layton

Dejah Brown was 18 years old, a lifelong resident of Plymouth and a graduate of Plymouth High School, when she was handed a diagnosis, a prognosis, and a list of institutions.... Read More

Picot-Armistead House restoration effort gets $100,000 boost

Jul 29, 2026 at 07:30 am by Arthur-RB

Ongoing efforts to renovate and refurbish Plymouth’s Picot Armistead House received a significant leg up over the weekend thanks to collaboration between Commissioner An.... Read More

Spruill Conservation Farm to host annual Fig Festival

Jul 29, 2026 at 07:20 am by N_BLayton

ROPER — One of Washington County's most unique destinations is preparing to welcome visitors from across the region after earning national recognition as one of the coun.... Read More