Roanoke Beacon

09/24/2026

Be careful on the roads today. If a road is flooded, turn around.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DTXHCGRca/

09/23/2026

Hello, readers! This week's edition includes the annual Bike-a-thon, several stories about the recent Plymouth Town Council meeting, the crop report, local sports and more.
To subscribe, call us at (252) 793-2123 or stop by our office at 701 US 64 E, Plymouth.

09/23/2026

Washington County responds to state findings at animal shelter
County faces $5,600 in fines after several inspections held shortly after animals were taken in due to hoarding incident

Washington County officials say they are working with state regulators to address deficiencies identified at the county animal shelter after the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services assessed the Sheriff’s Office $5,600 in civil penalties. The county acknowledged the state actio...

09/22/2026

NCHSAA 1A FOOTBALL RPI RANKINGS - 9/22/26

09/19/2026

🎀 Show your support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎀

The Roanoke Beacon is preparing a special Breast Cancer Awareness section for our Sept. 30 edition, and we’re inviting local businesses, organizations and individuals to be part of it.

For just $35, you can place a full-color support ad in the section — a simple way to stand with those affected by breast cancer while showing your community that you care.

💗 $35 per ad space
💗 Full color
💗 Published Sept. 30
💗 Deadline: Sept. 23

Want to make a bigger statement? Larger ad sizes are also available.

Reserve your space today by contacting the Roanoke Beacon.

Help us fill the page with pink and show how much our community cares. 🎀

09/19/2026

Come out to the Jazz on the Roanoke Festival happening all weekend. Saturday’s concert on the waterfront is free to attend.

09/19/2026

Jazz on the Roanoke Festival

09/17/2026

Both Columbia and Washington County are ranked in the top 15 of the NCHSAA Class 1A football RPI rankings. Way to go Wildcats and Panthers!

09/16/2026

Music from Plymouth United Methodist Church’s bicentennial celebration.

09/16/2026

Wow, it's afternoon already, readers! We've been so busy working on our upcoming editions and other projects that we almost forgot to post.
This week's edition includes Columbia Town Council's discussion of a 51,000+ gallon water bill, Plymouth UMC's bicentennial, sports, NC Crop report and more.
Next week, we'll have in-depth reporting on Plymouth Town Council, an overview of Washington Regional Council's goals to expand and improve services that was discussed during the Tyrrell County Commissioners meeting and more.
Our video of a musical performance during the church's celebration will be posted here later today.
To submit an item for publication, concern or story idea, email [email protected] . To subscribe or advertise, call 252-793-2123.