Plymouth News

" The town of Windsor has decided to pursue a Mixed Beverage Referendum. Thursday morning during the regular meeting of the Windsor Board of Commissioners, that body voted unanimously to hold a special Mixed Beverage Election on March 9, 2010.

The winner of the "Look At Those Lights" contest is Peggy and Arnold Roberson of White Oak road in Plymouth.

Forestry products company Domtar says it will continue to eye new growth in markets such as diapers as it looks for opportunities to offset lower demand for its core products.

" A Bertie County man - " wanted for allegedly carjacking a vehicle, operated by an elderly female, at gunpoint in Plymouth - " saw his 34-day flight come to end here Thursday.

An elderly woman escaped an armed carjacking Friday afternoon and authorities are still looking for the gunman.

Thousand of dollars in stolen goods have been recovered and two men are in jail, charged with multiple counts of breaking and entering In Martin County.

Domtar Corp. says it is shutting down paper output but converting its Plymouth, N.C. mill to fluff pulp production, a move that will cut 170 jobs but secure the mill's future for a growing export market.

We're expecting an update Thursday on Domtar, who says it needs to spend tens of millions of dollars to stay in business.

" Citizens of Bertie County will have the opportunity to approve the sale of mixed drinks.

" Citizens of Bertie County will have the opportunity to approve the sale of mixed drinks.

North Carolina legislators spent two days preparing to give a Canadian paper company up to $10 million before hitting the brakes on Thursday.

North Carolina legislators spent two days preparing to give a Canadian paper company up to $10 million before hitting the brakes on Thursday.

A major employer in the East is in danger of shutting its doors and putting hundred of people out of work in an already tough economy.

North Carolina legislators are close to giving a Canadian paper company up to $10 million to help switch what it produces and retain hundreds of jobs in one of the state's poorest regions.

North Carolina legislators spent two days preparing to give a Canadian paper company up to $10 million before hitting the brakes on Thursday.

Domtar Corporation today reported net earnings of $48 million for the second quarter of 2009 compared to a net loss of $45 million for the first quarter of 2009 and net earnings of $24 million for the second quarter of 2008.

Five candidates hoping to be Pentwater's next superintendent will be interviewed by the school board next week.