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Plymouth man jailed after high-speed chase

Apr 01, 2026 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

A Plymouth man with a criminal past is jailed after he fled deputies in a vehicle chase at speeds over 100 mph, with a young child strapped into a baby seat in his BMW..... Read More

John Spruill brings 1st District update to Chowan GOP Convention

Apr 01, 2026 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

By Miles Layton Editor EDENTON — The Chowan County Republi- can Party gathered Thursday for its 2026 combined precinct meeting and an- nual county convention, dr.... Read More

JUST TODAY: Ready to Serve

Apr 01, 2026 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

A small gathering of Columbia denizens came together Saturday morning to officially welcome Just Today Holis- tic Counseling & Wellness, a new mental health and well.... Read More

Standle looks to revive softball in Plymouth

Apr 01, 2026 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

Softball has been a staple of American recreation for over a century, its roots stretching back to a Thanksgiving Day game in Chicago in 1887. In the years since, what.... Read More

Downtown Plymouth 1st Friday event set for April 3

Apr 01, 2026 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

By Kathy Waters Special to the Beacon Plymouth Downtown Development Association in partnership with the Riverview Café, the Town of Plymouth and Washington County Tr.... Read More