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Denise Blount takes on important issues as Roper's mayor

May 27, 2026 at 08:00 pm by N_BLayton

Denise Blount is a community leader and public servant, who serves as mayor of Roper, continuing a long tradition of African American leadership in the town. For more i.... Read More

'We Did Not Quit': Washington County High School celebrates Class of 2026

May 27, 2026 at 08:00 pm by M_Layton

Braeden Chesson had made a promise. "I told my mom something silly, but I meant every word of it," the Washington County High School valedictorian told his graduating class F.... Read More

8th-graders mark milestone at promotion ceremony

May 27, 2026 at 07:55 pm by N_BLayton

Tommy Lee Cherry Sr. Tommy Lee Cherry, Sr., 70, of Plymouth, NC., passed away May 16, 2026, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00PM Sunday May 24, 2026, at Long Ridge Missi.... Read More

County, schools sign off on JROTC relocation to former Senior Center

May 27, 2026 at 07:52 pm by Dale-RB

Washington County Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with Washington County Schools last week that lays the groundwork for relocating the district’s JR.... Read More

Washington County budget hearing: Spruill warns of dwindling reserve

May 27, 2026 at 07:45 pm by Dale-RB

PLYMOUTH — Washington County Commissioner Chairman John Spruill used last week’s public hearing on the proposed FY2026-27 budget to deliver a blunt assessment of t.... Read More