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TARBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — A mother-daughter duo left the teaching world to open their own bakery. Ginger Snaps Bakery is family-owned. Mother and daughter Jaime and Savannah are the head bakers while the behind-the-scenes staff, Thomas and Jamie, work to manage sales and social media for the bakery. Jaime started baking at a young age […]

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., […]

On April 19, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office received reported of assault by strangulation and simple assault. Later that day Darius Darnell Howell was charged with assault by strangulation and simple assault. Martin County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents The Martin County Sheriff’s Office reports of incidents include: ...

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 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.

A man with a prior history of violence is behind bars without bond in the Edgecombe County Detention Center after Rocky Mount police charged him with committing first-degree murder Sunday. Scottie Jeffries, 43, was arrested after an investigation of a report of an unconscious female in the 300 block of Marigold Street just on the east side of downtown, police said. Investigators described the incident as a domestic violence-related homicide,...

BIOGRAPHY: My name is Ke’Milah Williams and I am excited to be graduating from South Creek High School in Robersonville. Although I am sad to leave, I’m super excited for my future plans of becoming a dermatologist. I am the older sister of 4 siblings and a 2nd generation college student. I am currently dually enrolled at Martin Community College. When my time is not spent studying, I enjoy playing my ps5 and quality time with family. I plan to attend either Spelman College, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Greensboro, or NC State University’s Honors College. One of my research interests is studying the impacts of skin issues or disorders on mental health. Also, developing a skin care product line for African American skin.

Paramedic program relies on drug analysis amid rise in overdoses. Two eastern North Carolina counties are investigating after an uptick in overdoses and several deaths. Goldsboro police are still investigating five deaths in 10 days potentially linked to drug use. Meanwhile, Edgecombe County has doubled the number of overdoses it...

Representatives from the NCDOT made a CPT presentation to the Bertie County Commissioners last Monday evening and the immediate take away message was Windsor and Bertie County need more sidewalks. Eastern Piedmont Group Supervisor Scott Walston and Transportation Engineer Amanda Killian outlined the purpose and need of the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Comprehensive Transportation Plan. “The Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is a long range needs-based plan. The goal of...

BIOGRAPHY: My name is Caleb Thompson, I am a high school senior at North East Carolina Preparatory School in Tarboro, North Carolina. I have attended NECP since 9th grade; I also participate in the dual enrollment program with Edgecombe Community College. I am from a close-knit family where I am the youngest of three siblings, I have a sister Bridget, and a brother Freddie Lane. I have always had a fascination with civics, and have a deep love for our nation. In 2021 I competed in the American Legion Oritorical Contest, winning at the local, regional, and district levels. I was the first person from my post to make it to the state level in nearly a century, where I placed within the top 5 in the state. In 2023 I was given the opportunity to represent North Carolina in Washington D.C. as one of forty-three delegates in the North Carolina Youth Leadership Tour. This tour consisted of over 3,600 nationally selected delegates. These two opportunities broadened my understanding of leadership and encouraged me to be an active participant in the community. I have always wanted to help others in a meaningful way, it is my dream to become a family attorney. I believe that I can help give young children a voice during unsettling times. I hope to one day become a judge or even run for public office so that I can help make the world a better place for the generations to come. I plan to attend either William Peace’s Honors College or Campbell University. Wherever God leads me I want to help as many people as possible and make our community, nation, and world a place we are proud to call home.

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. ...

BIOGRAPHY: Hello! My name is Ashley Clinefelter, and I’m currently a senior at Bear Grass Charter School while also being dual enrolled at Martin Community College, both located in Martin County. My interests span a wide range, including soccer, band, crafting, baking, and raising farm animals. At Bear Grass Charter School, I actively participate in Pep Band, Marching Band, and Concert Band. Additionally, I play soccer during the spring season for BGCS. I’m involved in various clubs at Bear Grass, including Future Farmers of America, Beta Club, and National Honor Society.

TARBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — An investigation into an overdose call led deputies to a juvenile who is believed to have sold the drugs, the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. On Wednesday, deputies said they received an overdose call from a Tarboro hospital. During an initial investigation, they...

BIOGRAPHY: Hi. I’m Aidan Knudsen and I am a 2024 graduating senior of SouthWest Edgecombe High School in Pinetops, NC. I have grown up attending public school in Edgecombe County. I first attended Carver Elementary as a 3-year-old PreK student through 5th grade, then I transitioned into South Edgecombe for middle school and finally SouthWest for grades 9th through 12th. I have also taken classes through Edgecombe Community College for the past two years. From Mrs. Alderman to Mrs. Shoemaker and all those in between, I have had the privilege of being under the instruction of committed and caring teachers. I plan to continue my education next year at UNCW. The plan is to major in exercise science with a focus in Sports and connect with the college baseball team, hopefully as a pitching coach.

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,...

BERTIE COUNTY — Three people were arrested after shots were fired on Odom Street in Ahoskie in Bertie County Apr. 22, 2024. Law enforcement officers responded and arrested Qualik Avery, 20, and charged him with possession of a stolen firearm. A 16-year-old juvenile was also arrested and charged with...

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...