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County lets bid for airport timber

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:00 am by Dale-RB

County commissioners accepted a bid last week, paving the way for clearance of an additional 34-acre strip of wooded land at Plymouth airport. By a 5-0 vote Monday, Jun.... Read More

Farming goes virtual at the library

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

Washington County’s Summer Reading Program continued in a unique way last week. Rather than the real life presence of slithering reptiles and other animals, last w.... Read More

Summer reading skills workshop under way at Roper

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

Washington County’s African-American Museum is hosting a Reading Skills workshop that aims to keep kids on their toes and their skills sharp during summer vacation.... Read More

Politics plays a key role in choosing members of the elections board

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:00 am by Dale-RB

Predictably, Democrat and Republican party leaders view North Carolina’s amended formula for manning county election boards (BOE) differently. In 2024 legislation.... Read More

Bear leaves his mark on Plymouth car

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:00 am by Dale-RB

The black bear that left its signature on an Agape Health Services car parked in downtown Plymouth last week may have been foraging. Or, perhaps was just playful or curi.... Read More