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Three teens arrested in March shooting in Bertie County
WINDSOR, N.C. (WNCT) — The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three teens in connection with a shooting that injured a man back in March. Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin said three teens were taken into custody. They have been charged in the March 31 shooting of a man, who was not identified. The teens […]
Juvenile charged following overdose in Edgecombe County
EDGECOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) -The Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile is charged with several drug offenses following an overdose report at ECU Health Tarboro. Detectives executed a search warrant for the residence in Tarboro where they say the drugs came from. They say the search of that...
Horse trails may be in Bertie Beach future
Get the saddles ready and the spurs shined. There may be horse trails in the future of Bertie Beach. Bertie County Special Project Consultant Robin Payne has been approached numerous times by equestrians asking if there will be horse trails within the Bertie Beach complex. Concerns about horse trailer confinement within a designated parking area had been a concern for Payne and Recreation Director Donna Mizelle. However, according to Payne,...
A tale of two trees: Oak City and Williamston
The town of Oak City will be planting a new Oak Tree on Friday, April 26 in the town commons in honor of Arbor Day, 2024. The ceremonial planting begins at 11 a.m. near the town’s welcome sign. The event is a continuation of the 250th Martin County Anniversary Celebration. The main committee for the anniversary will be providing a marker for this tree stating it was planted during the county’s anniversary year. ...
Growing community group addresses food needs, provides resources in Bethel
BETHEL — Advocates north of the Tar River are working to bring fresh produce, educational opportunities and telehealth to residents. Camilla Griggs, 72, said she is a lifelong Bethel resident and a descendant of the first black family to settle in the town. She serves as co-chairperson at the Bethel Advocacy Center, 130 W. Washington St. The group is an affiliate of the Bethel Community Committee, formerly the Northern Pitt County Improvement Association, or NPCIA. ...
Cycle North Carolina Ride event begins, bringing influx of cyclists
Eastern North Carolina — Beaufort County is preparing for an influx of cyclists for the Cycle North Carolina Ride event starting today, April 26. The City of Washington is hosting this event from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28 that is anticipated to bring a lot of cycling enthusiasts to the area. Officials say the routes will span across Beaufort, Pitt and Martin Counties along various roadways.
Piney Grove builds 50 beds
The sounds of saws, sanders and drills replaced nature’s vocals last Saturday when the Piney Grove Baptist Church’s parking lot was transformed into a sea of bunk bed builders. The Build a Bed project was sponsored by the Serendipity Sunday School Class, along with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). The build attracted over 100 volunteers to construct 50 beds in one day. Professional carpenters, backyard wood workers, novice sanders and...
Farm Life School shaped more than education
The iconic brick building once known as the Asa J. Manning Farm Life School has not housed students for decades now. Its purpose may have changed but the building and the amazing people who came and went through those doors are the source of great memories for those who were once students at the historic school. It would be years later before I understood the role my own family played in the history of the Farm Life School. ...
Williamston mayor working on taskforce
While Martin General Hospital remains shuttered, there have been few updates on its future. The Martin County Board of Commissioners say they are working behind the scenes to find a new hospital provider, but have offered little in the way of a plan if the hospital does not re-open. In Williamston, plans are underway to form a Health and Wellness Foundation to deal with the immediate and future health needs...
Martin County softball caps off great regular season with home win over Tarboro
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WITN) - The Martin County softball team has had a terrific regular season and they finished it off with a sound home win 21-0 over Tarboro in three innings on Thursday night. They tell me they are co-conference champions with Perquimans this year. The regular season finale win...
First Responder Dinner is rewarding
The First Responders’ Dinner is one of the more rewarding events of the year for the Windsor/Bertie Chamber of Commerce, and certainly the highlight of the month of April. We invite — or attempt to invite — all of the first responders in Bertie County to a barbecue chicken dinner provided by the Chamber. Our primary sponsor as always is ECU Health Bertie Hospital with some help from Bertie County...
Pirates split in baseball, softball games
Editor’s note: The following is a roundup of recent Perquimans High School sports games. Softball Martin County 2, Perquimans 0The Perquimans softball team fell just short in its game against undefeated Martin County on Tuesday, April 16, by a 2-0 score. Addisyn Stallings went six innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits. She...
Two men arrested after shots fired at ENC mini mart
TARBORO, Edgecombe County — Tarboro police officers responded to a report of shots fired near Western Blvd. and Howard Ave. Tuesday night, Apr. 23, 2024. Officers found that two vehicles met at the 7 to 11 Mini Mart and a physical altercation and gunshots being fired. Officers stopped a...
Suspect arrested on multiple charges after arrest in Bethel
BETHEL, N.C. (WNCT) — A suspect has been arrested and is facing numerous charges after his arrest for multiple crimes. Markavious Antonio Williams, 34, was arrested by deputies with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office after warrants were issued for his arrest. The arrest warrants were issued after deputies developed him as a suspect in a […]
Martin County Special Olympics holds annual Spring Games
Martin County Special Olympics held its annual Spring Games on Wednesday, April 17 at Godwin-Coppage Park in Williamston. Schools represented during the event included South Creek Elementary, Rodgers Elementary, Jamesville Elementary and Williamston Primary, along with E.J. Hayes, Riverside Middle School, Riverside High School and Hobgood Charter School. Athletes participated in softball skills (base running, throwing, batting and fielding) and track skills (100-yard dash). Rodgers Elementary athletes Gabby Williams, Max Smith and Zachary Compton led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Gavin Bynum of Riverside High led the athletes and volunteers in the Special Olympics oath: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Tommy Purvis of Riverside High was named the top athlete during the Games. The award is given to an athlete who is graduating and has always displayed great athletic abilities.
Rebecca Jinnette named Digital Educator
Rebecca Jinnette has been named the Bertie County N.C. Extension Digital Educator. She fills the vacancy caused by Valencia White’s departure. The position was created when Randolph County N.C. Extension Director Ken Sherin was awarded a $1.33 million grant from the office of Digital Equity and Literacy, a Division of the N.C. Department of Information Technology. “The award was earmarked to hire digital skills agents in participating counties and train...
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