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OFFICIALS: Five kilos of cocaine, guns, & drug trafficking equipment found in Northampton residence
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...
Fatal crash on Southampton Parkway claims the life of one
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.
Franklin Police searching for missing teen
UPDATE: Simiyah Norfleet has been located and is safe, according to authorities. The City of Franklin Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Simiyah Norfleet, a 15-year-old black female. She is described as approximately five feet, five inches in height and weighing approximately 150 pounds, with a nose ring and long pink and orange hair […] The post Franklin Police searching for missing teen appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Thief steals expensive merchandise from Roanoke Rapids store, police say
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...
Three juveniles arrested in connection to shooting in Bertie County
BERTIE COUNTY — Bertie County law enforcement found a man lying in the road suffering from gunshot wounds on the 3900 block of Governors Road in Kelford. Deputies confirmed the victim had been shot multiple times. The victim was flown to ECU Health to be treated for the wounds...
Area Calendar, April 27-28, 2024
Saturday, April 27 College Baseball Chowan at Barton (DH), noon College Softball Conference Carolinas tournament, Duncan, S.C., TBD College Tennis Barton at Conference Carolinas Championships, Palmetto Tennis Center, Sumter, S.C., all day College Track and Field Barton at Conference Carolinas Outdoor Championships, Myrtle Beach, S.C., all day High School Baseball Northampton County at Wilson Prep, 1 p.m. High School Softball […] The post Area Calendar, April 27-28, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Two people shot in Roanoke Rapids
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...
3rd Annual Lumberjack Festevent returns to Franklin
The sights, sounds, and skills of the forestry industry during the 19th century will come alive in downtown Franklin on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Third Annual Lumberjack Festevent. This event, sponsored by the non-profit organization The Franklin Experience, promises fun and excitement for the entire family. Featured activities […] The post 3rd Annual Lumberjack Festevent returns to Franklin appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Police: Suspect arrested after shooting into Ahoskie home; teen, 20-year-old had stolen guns
AHOSKIE, N.C. (WAVY) — A 20-year-old with a modified gun shot into an occupied home earlier this week in Ahoskie, police say. No one was hurt, but police have arrested the 20-year-old, as well as a 16-year-old and another 20-year-old who police say were found with stolen guns. Ahoskie...
Blood-affiliated gang members convicted, sentenced after attempted murder plot in Franklin, says DOJ
FRANKLIN, Va. — A Franklin man was sentenced to 22 years and nine months in prison for conspiracy to commit murder and other crimes. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), 31-year-old Malik Newsome, also known as "Red" or "Hitman Red," is the final defendant sentenced for his role in a "violent spree" committed by members of a Blood-affiliated criminal enterprise in and around Franklin.
SCPS shares school accreditation results
Southampton County Public Schools administrators provided a largely positive summary of state-level school accreditation results from the 2022-23 school year in a report to the Southampton County School Board on March 27. All six SCPS schools are accredited. Areas of needed improvement were most prominent at Southampton Middle School, Meherrin Elementary School and Southampton High […] The post SCPS shares school accreditation results appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Walmart offers safe medication disposal in Franklin on April 27
Walmart and Sam’s Club are hosting in-person medication disposal events at select store and club locations across the country on Saturday, April 27, and one of those store locations is the Walmart Supercenter at 1500 Armory Drive in Franklin. A Walmart news release noted that the in-person medication disposal event is part of the Drug […] The post Walmart offers safe medication disposal in Franklin on April 27 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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