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WCHS, Washington County launch EMR Pre-Apprenticeship program

Jul 01, 2026 at 06:50 am by N_BLayton

By Tamara Wrighton Special to the Beacon A new partnership in Washington County is creating life-changing opportunities for students while strengthening the future of health.... Read More

Denise Hedgebeth Harris helps kids connect classrooms to careers

Jul 01, 2026 at 06:50 am by N_BLayton

By Plymouth Voices Denise Hedgebeth Harris is an educator and community leader from Plymouth, North Carolina, whose work in Career and Technical Education (CTE) has helped st.... Read More

Woman arrested after allegedly torching relative’s mobile home

Jul 01, 2026 at 06:50 am by Dale-RB

A Plymouth woman is in custody after alleged ly setting fire to a family member’s mobile home Saturday, June 27. For more information, check out the July 1, 2026, editi.... Read More

Columbia man awaiting trial nabbed at Tyrrell traffic stop

Jul 01, 2026 at 06:50 am by Dale-RB

A Columbia man who was out of jail on bond awaiting trial on charges as a habitual felon in Washington County is back behind bars follow ing a Tyrrell County traffic stop Sund.... Read More

Washington County Library’s EcoExplorers take on snakes

Jul 01, 2026 at 06:50 am by Arthur-RB

With summertime in full swing, Washington County Library has leaned fully into its Summer Reading program, where it has brought critters of the wild and important lessons abou.... Read More