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Two arrested after three-county chase
An armed carjacking that began in Oak City last Saturday evening ended abruptly after a high speed chase through Bertie and Hertford counties. Suspects Devonte Jamal Cofield and Lamajae Ki’tory Norfleet were arrested after the carjacked vehicle suffered spike strip damage in Hertford County, ending the chase that reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour. Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Williams said that at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday April, 26,...
Gatesville man dies in motor vehicle accident
GATESVILLE – A two-vehicle collision near here April 25 resulted in the death of a Gatesville man. The mishap occurred shortly before 8 a.m. at the intersection of US 158 and NC 37. There, according to a report filed by North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper E. Lujan, Camron Anthony-Scott Hooten, age 21 of Gatesville, […] The post Gatesville man dies in motor vehicle accident appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Chowan sheriff arrests Edenton man on gun, drug charges
Edenton Police Tyshiem Lavon Harris, 19, of the 200 block of Freemason St., Edenton, was arrested April 24 and charged with misdemeanor engaging in a riot. He was released on a written promise to appear in court. Chowan Sheriff Robert Alan Schwarm, age not listed, of the 300 block of Oneida Trail, was served a...
Crimewatch: Snug Harbor resident charged with drug charges
Michelle Tighe, of the 1800 block of Goldeneye Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, was arrested March 14 and charged with two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses. She was confined at Albemarle District Jail on a 48-hour hold. Amy Perkins, of the 100 block of Snug Harbor Road, Hertford, was arrested March 15 and charged with two counts possession with intent to sell/manufacture/deliver schedule II of a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell/manufacture/deliver schedule IV of a controlled substance, maintaining a dwelling for the possession...
Rockin the streets: Boogie on Broad draws hundreds to downtown
Several hundred music fans gathered on Edenton’s blocked-off Broad Street Friday, April 26, for Boogie on Broad, an evening of live music, family amusement for the kids, and vendors offering craft beers and wine. Vendors catered to children with face painting and toy balloons, while other vendors served craft beers and wine by the glass. Boogie on Broad was the first of four summer concerts arranged by Destination Downtown Edenton,...
Ridgecroft School - Elizabeth Brown
BIOGRAPHY: My name is Elizabeth Brown and I am from Murfreesboro, NC. I am currently a senior at Ridgecroft School. I have been a student at Ridgecroft since Pre-K 3. This fall I plan to attend UNC Chapel Hill. While I am at UNC, I will major in pre med with the hopes of either becoming a doctor or pharmacist. I have a little sister named Molly, who is two years younger than me. I also have two dogs. In my free time I enjoy shopping, hanging out with my friends, traveling, going to concerts and playing tennis.
RIVERGUARD REPORT: Moon of the pickerel
Spirit of Moonpie and I spent April the 26th through the 28th on the Blackwater below Franklin. The water was normal and 62 degrees. Air temps ranged from 52 to 80; it was very pleasant temperature-wise. The wind was right bad, and that caused a whole lot of sawdust from I.P. to be on the […] The post RIVERGUARD REPORT: Moon of the pickerel appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Retiring community developer honored for her service
Southampton County Community Development Director and Planner Beth Lewis is trading in her work shoes for sneakers and flip flops. Lewis, who was hired by the county on July 1, 2009, as a senior planner, went on to serve as community development director from 2010 to 2024. She officially retired from the role effective Wednesday, […] The post Retiring community developer honored for her service appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Nearly 600 attend Master Gardeners Spring Garden Show
Nearly 600 gardening enthusiasts and others seeking tips on how to become one attended last weekend’s 12th annual Albemarle Master Gardener Spring Garden Show. Master Gardeners from Chowan, Perquimans and Gates counties collaborated on the event, attracting 27 vendors to the Perquimans County Recreation Center in Hertford. Vendors displayed everything from plants and garden art pieces to jewelry and baked goods like the pickled quail eggs from Southern Dreams Farms...
Windsor High School Class of 1973 reunites 50 years later
Members of the Windsor High School Class of 1973 recently gathered for a 50th-anniversary reunion that was social, laidback and casual by design, creating an ideal atmosphere for a poignant rekindling of old friendships and acquaintanceships. The reunion was held in Franklin at The Village at Woods Edge’s The Back Porch & Grille on Saturday […] The post Windsor High School Class of 1973 reunites 50 years later appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Bronco Federal Credit Union awards $23K in scholarships
Bronco Federal Credit Union recently awarded 10 area high school seniors who are members with scholarships to help them begin their higher education journeys. These seniors hail from Franklin High School, Windsor High School, Southampton High School, Southampton Academy and Smithfield High School. A BFCU news release noted that the presentations of awards were made […] The post Bronco Federal Credit Union awards $23K in scholarships appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Ahoskie Christian School - Morgan Wadsworth
BIOGRAPHY: My name is Morgan Wadsworth and I’m a senior at Ahoskie Christian School. I live with my mom (Valerie), my dad (Tim), and my sister (Belle). I have a pet dog and his name is Gray. For fun I enjoy hanging out with friends, riding around listening to music, and playing basketball. I love basketball and I spend most of my free time working out or playing this sport.
Safety improvements coming for NC 32 in Chowan, Gates Counties
SUNBURY, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Transportation is making initial plans for a project to improve safety on approximately 18 miles of N.C. 32 in Chowan and Gates counties. The improvements, which will include wider travel lanes and shoulders, will run from the Virginia state line to the intersection of N.C. 32 and Gliden Road near […]
Two arrested in Bertie County after Martin County carjacking
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., […]
The importance of poll workers
Poll workers, also known as officers of election, fulfill a key role in facilitating the electoral process, and Southampton County Registrar Lynn Burgess recently took some time to share some details about this important position. She noted that to be qualified to be an officer of election in the county, an individual must be an […] The post The importance of poll workers appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Portsmouth boy is the latest child victim of stray bullet shootings in Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The 10-year-old boy shot and killed while inside his Portsmouth home becomes at least the fourth child in our area in recent months to be hit by a stray bullet. In almost every case, it was a young boy shot while inside — what should have...
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