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North Carolina police chief blasts low bond for suspect accused of shooting at law enforcement during standoff
"Menace to society" Umel Jackson, 18, was "shielded" by a female as he fired gunshots from an "assault rifle" at law enforcement at a Halifax County home standoff this week, deputies and police said.
Northampton County Sheriff's Office wins at the Iron Chariots Car Show
The Northampton County Sheriff's Office was invited to attend the Iron Chariots Car Show, which also included a Best in the Blue entry. The car show was held on 5-4-24 in Ivor, Virginia and included eight Patrol Vehicles from various Agencies throughout Virginia. Major J. Barmer attended the car show...
Motorcyclist leads deputies on 100+ mph chase with fentanyl, Halifax County Sherriff’s Office says
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — A motorcyclist is facing charges after he led deputies on a chase and was discovered to be in possession of fentanyl, the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. At about 10 p.m. Wednesday, deputies said they were on Tenth Street in Roanoke Rapids...
Colerain Elementary needs repairs before students can return in August
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A deteriorating century-old elementary school in Colerain will need to be repaired this summer before it is safe for students to return in the fall. Around 5:30 p.m. on May 12, a portion of the front wall of Colerain Elementary School buckled and sent more than two dozen bricks smashing into the sidewalk below.
Martin General Hospital might reopen as “rural emergency hospital,” but more work ahead, firm says
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WITN) - In its latest update on efforts in Martin County to reopen Martin General Hospital, the consulting firm hired by the county says the hospital may reopen in the future as a rural emergency hospital or REH. Ascendient says that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
Harbor Freight is coming to Ahoskie
Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in Ahoskie. The new store will be located at 1474 Memorial Drive and is expected to open this summer. An official opening date will be announced closer to opening. Construction has already begun at the location, using local workers and companies from the surrounding Ahoskie area. “We’ve...
Post 102 Junior team falls on Tuesday
AHOSKIE – Strong hitting was not enough as American Legion Post 102’s Junior team fell 7-5 vs. Hamilton Post 131 (Bear Grass) on Tuesday. Led by three hits from Tre Thorne, Post 102 outhit their opponents, but still could not pull out the win. Thorne helped to get...
Martin County elementary students learning embryology
Which came first: the chicken or the egg? This question has certainly been the subject of many lively discussions, and perhaps the question has even sparked some arguments. While this is a question that a 4-H Agent does not tackle, 4-Hers are offered opportunities to learn about both chickens and eggs. Several elementary school students have watched chicks hatch in classrooms across Martin County. The National 4-H Embryology Hatching helper’s...
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...
Chasing the Gold
AHOSKIE – If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Apparently, that was on the minds of four young ladies from Hertford County High School when they qualified for the 2024 North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Class 2A Track and Field Championships held May 17 in Greensboro.
Edenton police chief announces retirement
EDENTON, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina town says that its police chief is set to retire later this year. The Town of Edenton says that Chief Henry King will step down from the role on September 1st. King has been in charge of the department for the past six...
Plans for new grocery store set for fall to bring food to Bethel
BETHEL, Pitt County — The town of Bethel has been without a grocery store since the early 2000s, but that is set to change this fall with a new one in the works. For the past two decades, people living in Bethel have had to make long drives just to get groceries.
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