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Driver escapes car crash on Hwy 32

May 06, 2026 at 08:45 am by Dale-RB

An unnamed driver escaped uninjured after overturning his southbound vehicle on NC Hwy 32 South in Washington County Monday, April 27. For information, check out the May 6, 20.... Read More

A list of things to do to prepare before hurricane season

Stein urges North Carolinians to prepare for hurricane season

May 06, 2026 at 08:45 am by N_BLayton

During Hurri cane Preparedness Week (May 3-9), Governor Josh Stein and emergency management offi cials are encouraging all North Carolinians to take steps to pre pare for hurr.... Read More

State’s ban on open burning lifted as conditions improve

May 06, 2026 at 12:00 am by N_BLayton

The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effective 8 a.m. Sunday, May 3. The ban doesn’t not apply to fires started within 100 feet o.... Read More

Bland talks teaching, natural resources of the local coasts

May 06, 2026 at 12:00 am by Arthur-RB

Long-time University of Chapel Hill instructor Bland Simpson made a brief stop at the Plymouth Maritime Museum to talk about his favorite subjects, namely the joys of teaching.... Read More

Community Briefs

May 06, 2026 at 12:00 am by N_BLayton

Cleanup postponed The Town of Plymouth’s annual two-part cleanup was originally scheduled to be held May 1-3. Due to rain, the event was rescheduled for May 9, but the.... Read More