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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced that there may be delays on the commute through Interstate 85 in Prince George County due to a multi-car crash.

The Emporia-Greensville Chamber of Commerce’s annual Administrative Professionals’ luncheon went off without a hitch on Wednesday. Entire teams from businesses and organizations around Emporia gathered for an afternoon of networking — and, of course, food, raffle prizes and the ever-popular champagne punch. All around were familiar faces...

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.

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Police are looking for help to identify and locate a man who stole expensive merchandise from a store, according to the Roanoke Rapids Police Department. At about noon on Friday, officers said a man carried away expensive merchandise from a store off of Julian...

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.

The Emporia City Council is in the midst of reviewing its budget for the fiscal year 2025. Tuesday’s budget work session centered around maneuvering water and sewer rates, employee pay raises and school funding. Tentative agreements will not be finalized until the budget is adopted. The budget presented to...

"I was scared. I was hurting. I already had an idea because my son had given me vibes he was in danger for his life," Tamika Warren said.

In February 1977, a 25,000-pound sulfur tanker rammed into the Benjamin Harrison Bridge causing one section and multiple vehicles to plunge into the water below.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Earlier this week, law enforcement agencies from multiple counties say they teamed up to catch and arrest four people suspected to be involved in drug trafficking operations throughout Northampton and Halifax Counties. On Tuesday officials say, LoRandy Broady and Jessica Leroy, of Gaston and Eric...

Heritage Day is making a move from September to May this year. The 30th annual event will be held Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Courtland, sponsored by the Southampton County Historical Society and the Southampton Heritage Village /Agriculture & Forestry Museum. A museum news release noted that Heritage Day will be hosted […] The post Heritage Day moves to the spring appeared first on The Tidewater News.

Almost four months after 20-year-old Jaric Dunn was shot twice in Emporia, the Emporia Police Department has arrested and charged a man with his attempted murder.

A crash involving two motor vehicles occurred on Southampton Parkway in Courtland on Friday morning, April 26, claims the life of one. The Southampton County Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release that it received a call at 6:51 a.m. on April 26 regarding a motor vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle […] The post Fatal crash on Southampton Parkway claims the life of one appeared first on The Tidewater News.

Person Walking in Woods in Finds Body in ‘Advanced’ Stage of Decomposition

A Chesterfield woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Thursday night in Henrico. Lisa A. Coates, 51, was traveling at a high rate of speed when her 2010 Nissan Altima ran off the road to the right, struck a tree and overturned multiple times, according to the Virginia State Police.

A recent conversation with Waverly Mayor Angela McPhaul resulted in a proud moment last week for members of the Sussex Central Middle School Baseball Team, their parents, and the community. “A few weeks ago, I was talking with a parent whose son plays on the Sussex Central Middle School baseball...

Two people were shot Tuesday night in Roanoke Rapids. According to the Roanoke Rapids Police Department, the shooting occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Madison Street between West 1st and Person streets. One person was shot in the back, and the other was shot in the arm. Both were transported to...