Roanoke Beacon

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Events mark holiday with program and parade

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:15 am by Dale-RB

Two Washington County events will mark Juneteenth this month, highlighted by a re-enactor portraying Opal Lee — known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” &mda.... Read More

Classifieds

Classifieds for June 10, 2026

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:15 am by N_BLayton

PLEASE CHECK your ad. Every effort is made to avoid errors in advertisements. Each ad is carefully checked and proofread, but mistakes may slip through. The Roanoke Beacon ask.... Read More

Deep in the heart of Hyde County, a wildfire con tinues to spread, increasing in size to 433 acres as of June 6, 2026. (Photo by Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department)

News

Rose Bay Canal Fire scorches 433 acres in Hyde County

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:15 am by N_BLayton

SWAN QUARTER — The smell hit before any thing came into view. The Rose Bay Canal wildfire had grown to approximately 433 acres as of Saturday, with fire crews holding c.... Read More

Obituaries

Area Deaths

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:15 am by N_BLayton

Sue O. Hardison March 10, 1942 – June 1, 2026 Sue Oliver Hardison, 84, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, June 1, 2026. Sue was born in.... Read More

Community

Community Calendar

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:15 am by N_BLayton

Men’s Health Social ECU Health Bertie, Chowan and Roanoke-Chow an Hospitals are inviting community members to take charge of their health in a welcoming, relaxed settin.... Read More