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3 teens arrested in Bertie County shooting
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 […]
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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. ...
Albemarle United Way aids Bertie Co. organizations
The Albemarle Area United Way presented three Bertie County organizations with checks on Monday, adding to the coffers of The Bertie County YMCA, Youth Bertie and the N.C. Extension 4-H Program. The Bertie County YMCA received a $3,500 check presented to YMCA CEO Casey Owens. “We have had a partnership with United Way for a little over five years and it is unrestricted funds which we will use for youth...
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...
Halifax Community College students pitch their art for $1,000 prize
Halifax Community College Small Business Center Director Kelly Barber showcased eight of her students Friday at the Lakeland Cultural Arts Center in a competition for a $1,000 prize to promote their art business. The three judges scored the presentations and determined the winning participant. However, the winner will not know if they won the competition until a 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, announcement at the LCAC.
Tillery Compassionate Care recognizes volunteers
Tillery Compassionate Care recently hosted a banquet to celebrate and recognize the agency’s volunteers. Laynie Friend, guitarist and singer, provided entertainment for the volunteers and their guests. “Volunteers are an essential extension of the TCC team. Their kind words, warm smiles and caring hearts are all things we should take time to celebrate every day,” […] The post Tillery Compassionate Care recognizes volunteers appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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