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BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Two teenagers were airlifted to a trauma center last night after a four-vehicle crash in one Eastern Carolina county. The Highway Patrol says the accident happened around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Highway 305 and Hexlena Road, south of Aulander. Troopers say a...

On March 22, 2024 the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office responded to a natural death incident at a residence on Grapevine Road in Halifax County. The following day, family members reported a breaking and entering and the theft of two motor vehicles from the decedent’s residence. Lieutenant A. Cash...

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies are working to learn who shot a teen while he was sitting in a car outside of a store, the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. At about 5 p.m. Tuesday, deputies said they were called to the parking lot of a...

SCOTLAND NECK — A native Briton’s lifelong service to the cause of protecting wildlife was honored Tuesday with one of Great Britain’s most prestigious honors. Mike Lubbock, co-founder of Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, received the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire medal from one of King Charles III’s emissaries in a ceremony attended by about 200 invitees, at the park that has become both a staple of Eastern North Carolina tourism and a nerve center for the study and preservation of...

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,...

On April 4, the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office says a robbery occurred in the 25000 block of Oak Trail apartments and is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the individuals. According to a media release, deputies made contact with the victim, who advised she had been robbed in the parking lot of the apartment complex […] The post Two more men identified and arrested in connection with April robbery appeared first on The Tidewater News.

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.

BIOGRAPHY: My name is Shilise Patterson, I am from a small town named Weldon known as the Rockfish Capital of the world. I am the only child of my mom and dad ‚Tenekquala Patterson and Jerome Patterson. My mom brought out my love for school when I’d watch her teach her second grade class at Pittman elementary, where I attended preschool. From then on I went to Weldon elementary and excelled in many different ways. I was a cheerleader and honor roll student during my time there and the first ever student to make two five’s on both the math and reading EOG in the third grade; which is a very special academic achievement. I was a part of an academically gifted program from second grade up into middle school. I attended KIPP Gaston College Prep, where they held us to strict expectations that taught me to use my time wisely. I was an honor roll student all throughout middle school. This gave me an amazing opportunity to experience life and education at Deerfield Academy. During my time there, I took advanced classes and met other intelligent KIPP students from all over the country. This experience will always carry a special place in my heart. After eighth grade, I made the decision to leave KIPP and attend Northampton County Early College Highschool. An achievement of mine is becoming a member of the National Beta club my freshman year and later on becoming president. Another program I am also in TRIO, where we help low income students tour universities and apply for grants and scholarships. While being in high school, I have been maintaining school and a part time job at cracker barrel. In addition after class, I do community service at CADA head start on Halifax Community College Campus. I have enjoyed the last three years on campus and I will always be grateful for my high school experience.

The Lake Gaston Community Center is extending an invitation to area businesses to come out and tour the facility. On May 16, a Joint Business After Hours will be held from 5 to 7 pm at the facility in partnership with Lakeside Lutheran Church and the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Experience a variety of lumberjack activities at the 3rd Annual Lumberjack Festevent this Saturday in Franklin. This family-friendly event is part of the Franklin Experience and features chopping and sawing. Enjoy the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, competitions, colossal cornhole boards, sidewalk chalk art, a petting zoo, axe throwing, a diaper derby, artisan vendors, and much more.

Northampton County native receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award The post Local woman’s journey has been well worth the ride appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.

BIOGRAPHY: Hi, I’m Nyasia Dunn and I’m currently a senior at Northampton County High School in Gaston, NC. I love coffee, reading, writing, math, a little bit of psychology, and learning. During school, I participate in Student Government Association (President), Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy (Ambassador), SkillsUSA, Servitude Group, and Prom committee. In my spare time I like to draw, meditate, pray, and volunteer at my local church. I constantly strive for more knowledge and accomplishments. My grandmother is one of my biggest motivators and she’s a consistent reminder that I can do whatever. I’ve gotten accepted into 15 colleges with Howard University being my top pick. Some may say I’m an overachiever but to me there’s no such thing as an “overachiever”. I’m no overachiever; I just achieve.

BIOGRAPHY: My name is Destiny Rena’ Cofield. On June 1st, 2006, I was born to my parents, William and Letitia Cofield. I was raised in a rural community of Merry Hill in Bertie County, NC. I was raised in a close-knit family with only one older sibling, Isaiah. I was raised as a Christian and gained important values and life lessons, a faith I still hold today. I proudly graduated as the valedictorian of my elementary school class. I am currently a part of the National Beta Club at Bertie Early College High School. I’ve consistently been at the top of my class, maintaining an impressive unweighted GPA of 4.0 and a weighted GPA of 4.7. I hope to graduate valedictorian and attend North Carolina A&T. My experiences have pushed me to exceed academically and have tested and strengthened my faith in God as a Christian.

The Bertie County Sheriff's Office has arrested three teens in connection with a shooting that injured a man back in March.

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.

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., […]