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100,000-gallon Tyrrell County water storage tank takes shape

Dec 31, 2025 at 07:00 am by Dale-RB

Work on the site of a new 100,000-gallon Tyrrell County water storage tank took shape last week near the intersection of state Route 94 and Gum Neck Road, where crews cleared.... Read More

Washington County in the midst of seeking full-time building inspector

Dec 31, 2025 at 07:00 am by Dale-RB

Washington County seeks a full-time building inspector following the retirement earlier this month of Allen Pittman, who stepped down after five years in the county’s Pl.... Read More

Johnson slated to perform at First Friday

Dec 31, 2025 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

By Kathy Waters Special to the Beacon  The January First Friday will be held on January 2, at the Riverview Café at 108 East Water Street in Downtown Plymouth fr.... Read More

Where are they now? Jill Swain

Dec 31, 2025 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

Columbia’s own Jill Swain has spent the last 15 years of her career working as a dedicated member of Bertie County’s EMS crew. As part of that squad, she uses all.... Read More

Police apprehend Robinson, Gordon, Carter over Christmas

Dec 31, 2025 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB

A Roper man charged with repeated trespassing at a Wilkins Drive address spent Christmas in jail this year, while a homeless Washington man was released on bond following arre.... Read More