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Mother’s Day holds sad memories for family of Ahoskie murder victim
Police still searching for Patrice Matthews-Faison’s killer The post Mother’s Day holds sad memories for family of Ahoskie murder victim appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
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.
Man cut in the face after altercation at Sebrell ballfield
A dispute between two men at a Sebrell ballfield on Thursday afternoon became physical, resulting in a laceration to one of the men, who also received summonses for several offenses, according to the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office. “The incident was a dispute between two men at the Sebrell ballfield concerning trespassing,” SCSO Maj. Camden Cobb […] The post Man cut in the face after altercation at Sebrell ballfield appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Three county chase began in Oak City
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,...
Preparations continuing for Bertie Relay For Life
Relay For Life, Bertie County’s annual American Cancer Society fundraiser is two weeks away and, according to Bobbie Parker, everything is on schedule. “We are asking the community to encourage kids to register for the May 17 Relay For Life Kids Walk,” said Parker. Last year’s Kids Walk was a huge success and the committee anticipates more participants this year. ...
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.
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., […]
Bird park co-founder receives medal from king of England
SCOTLAND NECK — A native Briton’s lifelong service to the cause of protecting wildlife was honored Tuesday with one of Great Britain’s most prestigious honors. Mike Lubbock, co-founder of Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, received the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire medal from one of King Charles III’s emissaries in a ceremony attended by about 200 invitees, at the park that has become both a staple of Eastern North Carolina tourism and a nerve center for the study and preservation of...
Community Connection: Lumberjack Festevent
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Experience a variety of lumberjack activities at the 3rd Annual Lumberjack Festevent this Saturday in Franklin. This family-friendly event is part of the Franklin Experience and features chopping and sawing. Enjoy the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, competitions, colossal cornhole boards, sidewalk chalk art, a petting zoo, axe throwing, a diaper derby, artisan vendors, and much more.
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