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NC’s revolutionary roots start on Cross Road

Oct 07, 2026 at 06:30 am by N_BLayton

ROPER — Nearly 250 years after Col. Edward Buncombe left his Washington County plantation to fight in the American Revolution, a new marker now tells part of his story o.... Read More

County joins school grant bid for $19M

Oct 07, 2026 at 06:30 am by Dale-RB

Washington County Commissioners approved and signed on as a partner in a $19 million grant application for a new round of state funds for the construction of athletic faciliti.... Read More

Election 2026: Commissioner candidates differ in background, agree county must grow tax base

Oct 07, 2026 at 06:30 am by Dale-RB

Melinda Porter and Jonathan Sawyer, candidates for a Washington County Board of Commissioners seat in the upcoming Nov. 3 election, have distinctly different backgrounds but o.... Read More

Puppy theft suspect arrested after wheelbarrow sighting in Plymouth

Oct 07, 2026 at 06:15 am by Dale-RB

A 47-year-old Plymouth man wanted in the theft of three pit bull puppies was arrested Tuesday after police say he was seen pushing a wheelbarrow of items down a residential st.... Read More

Plymouth could move to fold Board of Adjustment into Planning Board

Oct 07, 2026 at 06:15 am by Dale-RB

An ordinance amendment con solidating the Town of Plymouth’s Board of Adjustment with the Planning Board is back in the hands of Plymouth Town Council and could be consi.... Read More