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Glen Bowman, history professor at Elizabeth City State University, poses with audience members during an event held Saturday, June 27, at Riverview Cafe in Plymouth. Bowman spoke about the

Talk explores Plymouth Normal School’s link to ECSU

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

Plymouth and Washington County has a long storied history when it comes to the sphere of education, with the bones of several once prominent institutions still dotting th.... Read More

A curfew, common sense and clear leadership

Jul 01, 2026 at 06:45 am by M_Layton

The Town of Plymouth took a bold step this past weekend, with Mayor Crystal Davis declaring a State of Emergency ahead of a planned “Downtown Plymouth Takeover” be.... Read More

Property revaluation delay hurts Plymouth’s chances for economic growth

Jul 01, 2026 at 06:45 am by N_BLayton

By John Shelton Plymouth and Washington County, I would like to take a moment to discuss the Republican-sponsored legislation that the Democratic Governor just signed putting.... Read More

Everybody knows everybody: The country lawyer life of Philip Godwin Jr.

Jul 01, 2026 at 06:45 am by M_Layton

Philip Godwin Jr. has spent 46 years being the kind of lawyer that small counties depend on and big cities rarely produce. Criminal defense in the morning, a real estate clos.... Read More

SBA Lender Matchmaking Expo links rural entrepreneurs with financing

Jul 01, 2026 at 06:45 am by N_BLayton

EDENTON — For many small-business owners, access to capital is the challenge standing between where they are today and where they hope to be tomorrow. But according to S.... Read More