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ECU divers to explore Edenton Revolutionary War shipwrecks
EDENTON — Marine archeology students and faculty from East Carolina University plan to perform an underwater survey later this summer of two Revolutionary War shipwrecks in Edenton Bay. The survey will explore the wreck sites, gather artifacts, and provide real-world training for graduate students in shipwreck exploration and documentation. Edenton Bay provides ideal conditions for training divers. The shallow depths of the bay provide a technologically simpler and safer environment...
Bertie Relay For Life message: get checked
Bertie County’s dedication and support for the 31st annual Relay for Life was apparent as an estimated crowd of almost 400 people came together to continue the fight to beat cancer. This year, the weather cooperated offering a delightfully warm evening inviting a wide selection of food, activities, support and friendship to all that gathered to share stories, listen and walk for the cure. Ahmend Vaughan and Doug Jernigan welcomed...
Put a 'spring' in your step with good nutrition
The Beta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International (DKG), a society for women educators from Bertie, Gates, Hertford, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington counties, enjoyed learning how to put a “Spring” in their steps with good nutrition — both for the body and the mind — on April 13, at Chowan University (CU) in Murfreesboro. With 23 members and one guest in attendance, Chapter President Dr. Phyllis Broughton (Martin) recognized member Dr. Mary Earp (Hertford), faculty member at CU, who presented a timely and educational...
SCPS reacts to proposed budget cuts
Southampton County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn P. Shannon indicated May 13 that budget cuts the division is facing as a result of a proposed reduction in local funding are getting to the point where they are going to impact the quality of education at SCPS. At the Southampton County School Board’s May 13 meeting, […] The post SCPS reacts to proposed budget cuts appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Warriors split first two games of series
Lawrence Academy split the opening games of the N.C. Independent School Athletic Association state baseball championship series with Kerr-Vance Academy. The championship series took place on Bauer Field on the campus of N.C. Wesleyan University. The Warriors won Game One 5-4 in eight innings and then suffered a 3-2 setback in Game Two, setting up the third and final contest. ...
Man arrested after 3 shot in Scotland Neck, police say
SCOTLAND NECK, N.C. (WNCN) — Scotland Neck police arrested a man in connection with a triple shooting that happened on May 11. On May 11, around 10 a.m., Chief Parker and Captain Hilliard responded to the 1700 block of Wood Lawn Drive in Scotland Neck regarding three victims that had been shot.
On the hook with Samantha Gay
As a child, I can remember going fishing at a very young age. My paternal grandmother loved fishing and shared that joy with everyone in her family. She had always loved to fish, but after the death of her mother, she turned to fishing for peace. She instilled the love of the outdoors in her two sons, and my father has always been an avid outdoorsman. Growing up, I was a tomboy, essentially the son my father never had. He and I spent lots of time outdoors, fishing and hunting together.
Out & About: Week of May 25, 2024
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance, 109 South King St., Windsor, NC 27983, or e-mail them to bhoggard@apgenc.com. All events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday. May 31 Music on Main WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series...
19 restaurants to take part in Dine Out to Help Out fundraiser for Food Bank
Nearly 20 restaurants in six area counties will be participating in next month’s annual Dine Out to Help Out fundraiser for Food Bank of the Albemarle. Each of the participating restaurants plans to donate a percentage of their sales one day during the week of June 3-9 to support the food bank’s hunger relief programs in 15 area counties. “The funds raised through this hunger-relief initiative will help provide nutritious...
‘Life-changing:’ Drug court graduates grateful for second chance
Eighteen months ago, in 2022, Joshua Coleman of Suffolk stood in an Isle of Wight County courtroom as a defendant facing a choice: spend time in prison for felony possession of controlled substances or go through the Fifth Judicial Circuit’s drug court rehabilitation program. He chose the latter, and on May 17, again found himself […]
Chowan board set public hearing on rec bond for July 15
EDENTON — Chowan County commissioners have taken another step toward placing a recreation bond on the November ballot, agreeing this week to submit an application to the state Local Government Commission for a $15 million bond to upgrade the county’s recreation facilities. The LGC will not act on the application until after Chowan voters go to polls on the referendum on Nov. 5. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on...
Paul D. Camp baseball gets ready for return trip to JUCO World Series
FRANKLIN (WAVY) — Junior college baseball may not be prevalent in Virginia, but in the small town of Franklin, Paul D. Camp Community College is set to make a run at a title. For the second consecutive year, the Hurricanes will participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III World Series. The program […]
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