Plymouth Mayor Urges Students to Follow Curfew After Homecoming Game Amidst Shooting Concerns
Plymouth, N.C. Mayor Crystal Davis is urging students to go directly home after the Homecoming game and reminding them of a teen curfew, which is in place due to several recent shootings in the area.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 9, 2026 —
PLYMOUTH, N.C. – Mayor Crystal Davis of Plymouth is issuing a public reminder to students regarding behavior following the upcoming Homecoming game. The directive encourages young residents to proceed directly home after the event and emphasizes adherence to the town’s existing teen curfew.
This reminder comes as the town grapples with a series of recent shootings. The curfew, which is currently in effect, serves as a measure to address public safety concerns in light of these incidents. The specific hours of the teen curfew were not detailed in the statement, nor were the exact dates or number of recent shootings that prompted its enforcement or the mayor’s current appeal.
Mayor Davis’s message aims to ensure the safety of students and the community by preventing loitering and potential involvement in late-night activities, especially following a large public gathering like the Homecoming game. The call for students to go straight home is intended to limit opportunities for unsupervised gatherings that could escalate or be disrupted by ongoing safety issues.
Authorities are reinforcing the importance of respecting curfew laws as part of broader efforts to maintain order and reduce incidents within Plymouth. Further details regarding the curfew specifics or ongoing public safety initiatives were not immediately available.
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