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Gatesville man dies in motor vehicle accident
GATESVILLE – A two-vehicle collision near here April 25 resulted in the death of a Gatesville man. The mishap occurred shortly before 8 a.m. at the intersection of US 158 and NC 37. There, according to a report filed by North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper E. Lujan, Camron Anthony-Scott Hooten, age 21 of Gatesville, […] The post Gatesville man dies in motor vehicle accident appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Chowan sheriff arrests Edenton man on gun, drug charges
Edenton Police Tyshiem Lavon Harris, 19, of the 200 block of Freemason St., Edenton, was arrested April 24 and charged with misdemeanor engaging in a riot. He was released on a written promise to appear in court. Chowan Sheriff Robert Alan Schwarm, age not listed, of the 300 block of Oneida Trail, was served a...
Two arrested after three-county chase
An armed carjacking that began in Oak City last Saturday evening ended abruptly after a high speed chase through Bertie and Hertford counties. Suspects Devonte Jamal Cofield and Lamajae Ki’tory Norfleet were arrested after the carjacked vehicle suffered spike strip damage in Hertford County, ending the chase that reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour. Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Williams said that at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday April, 26,...
Crimewatch: Snug Harbor resident charged with drug charges
Michelle Tighe, of the 1800 block of Goldeneye Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, was arrested March 14 and charged with two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses. She was confined at Albemarle District Jail on a 48-hour hold. Amy Perkins, of the 100 block of Snug Harbor Road, Hertford, was arrested March 15 and charged with two counts possession with intent to sell/manufacture/deliver schedule II of a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell/manufacture/deliver schedule IV of a controlled substance, maintaining a dwelling for the possession...
RIVERGUARD REPORT: Moon of the pickerel
Spirit of Moonpie and I spent April the 26th through the 28th on the Blackwater below Franklin. The water was normal and 62 degrees. Air temps ranged from 52 to 80; it was very pleasant temperature-wise. The wind was right bad, and that caused a whole lot of sawdust from I.P. to be on the […] The post RIVERGUARD REPORT: Moon of the pickerel appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Rockin the streets: Boogie on Broad draws hundreds to downtown
Several hundred music fans gathered on Edenton’s blocked-off Broad Street Friday, April 26, for Boogie on Broad, an evening of live music, family amusement for the kids, and vendors offering craft beers and wine. Vendors catered to children with face painting and toy balloons, while other vendors served craft beers and wine by the glass. Boogie on Broad was the first of four summer concerts arranged by Destination Downtown Edenton,...
Two arrested in Bertie County after Martin County carjacking
WINDSOR, N.C. (WNCT) — With the help of drone technology, two suspects were arrested and are facing charges after officials said they carjacked someone in Martin County. The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office was contacted Saturday for a BOLO (Be On The Lookout) for a vehicle that was carjacked in Oack City. At around 7:45 p.m., […]
Nearly 600 attend Master Gardeners Spring Garden Show
Nearly 600 gardening enthusiasts and others seeking tips on how to become one attended last weekend’s 12th annual Albemarle Master Gardener Spring Garden Show. Master Gardeners from Chowan, Perquimans and Gates counties collaborated on the event, attracting 27 vendors to the Perquimans County Recreation Center in Hertford. Vendors displayed everything from plants and garden art pieces to jewelry and baked goods like the pickled quail eggs from Southern Dreams Farms...
Portsmouth boy is the latest child victim of stray bullet shootings in Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The 10-year-old boy shot and killed while inside his Portsmouth home becomes at least the fourth child in our area in recent months to be hit by a stray bullet. In almost every case, it was a young boy shot while inside — what should have...
Retiring community developer honored for service
Southampton County Community Development Director and Planner Beth Lewis is trading in her work shoes for sneakers and flip flops. Lewis, who was hired by the county on July 1, 2009, as a senior planner, went on to serve as community development director from 2010 to 2024. She officially retired from the role effective Wednesday, […] The post Retiring community developer honored for service appeared first on The Tidewater News.
670 attend 16th annual Children's Festival in Hertford
Hundreds of youngsters found plenty of challenging activities and made a few new furry and feathered friends during last month’s 16th annual Week of the Young Child’s Children’s Festival at the Perquimans County Recreation Center. Sarah Williams, program coordinator for the Chowan-Perquimans Smart Start Partnership, said 34 service organizations stocked tables with brochures, games, toys, tote bags at the Saturday, April 20, event attended by 670 adults and children. The...
County drafting liquor-by-the-drink referendum
Perquimans officials are likely to have more information at commissioners’ upcoming May 6th meeting about the county’s efforts to put a countywide liquor-by-the-drink referendum on the November ballot. That’s according to Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman Charles Woodard, who said Monday that County Manager Frank Heath and the county’s attorney, Hackney High, are currently working on draft language for the referendum. Sales of liquor by the drink are now permitted...
The Kneeler Girls of Edenton
Debbie Boyle walks along the brick pathway at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton, past the weathered tombstones of some 700 souls, including three former North Carolina governors. Inside the parish hall, about 20 women — all pastels and pearl necklaces, tastefully paired scarves and dresses, and stylish tortoiseshell glasses — await her arrival at folding tables. They’re hard at work doing needlepoint, their nimble fingers pushing and pulling thread in and out of tiny squares on canvases.
Safety improvements coming for NC 32 in Chowan, Gates Counties
SUNBURY, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Transportation is making initial plans for a project to improve safety on approximately 18 miles of N.C. 32 in Chowan and Gates counties. The improvements, which will include wider travel lanes and shoulders, will run from the Virginia state line to the intersection of N.C. 32 and Gliden Road near […]
Ahoskie Christian School - Morgan Wadsworth
BIOGRAPHY: My name is Morgan Wadsworth and I’m a senior at Ahoskie Christian School. I live with my mom (Valerie), my dad (Tim), and my sister (Belle). I have a pet dog and his name is Gray. For fun I enjoy hanging out with friends, riding around listening to music, and playing basketball. I love basketball and I spend most of my free time working out or playing this sport.
Ridgecroft School - Elizabeth Brown
BIOGRAPHY: My name is Elizabeth Brown and I am from Murfreesboro, NC. I am currently a senior at Ridgecroft School. I have been a student at Ridgecroft since Pre-K 3. This fall I plan to attend UNC Chapel Hill. While I am at UNC, I will major in pre med with the hopes of either becoming a doctor or pharmacist. I have a little sister named Molly, who is two years younger than me. I also have two dogs. In my free time I enjoy shopping, hanging out with my friends, traveling, going to concerts and playing tennis.
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