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Police address social media photos of woman after she’s among 3 shot in Scotland Neck home
SCOTLAND NECK, N.C. (WNCN) — Police in a Halifax County town now say a woman and two men were shot inside a home Saturday morning. Scotland Neck police also addressed photos of the injured woman that appeared on social media while she was shot while lying on the ground outside the home.
Some things are learned the hard way
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In her column this past Saturday, my newsroom partner, Holly Taylor, reminded us of the importance of pre-planning when it comes to preparing for the impact of a hurricane. As she pointed out, it’s never too early to start putting together the items you...
Christmas in spring
For horticulturalists in southeast Virginia, May brings many surprises, one of which is the blooming of the Christmas amaryllis. When people buy a Christmas amaryllis in November to experience its Christmas blooms, they are only witnessing the flowers’ half-life. Once planted outside, the next spring, it will produce spectacular flowers that will surpass its Christmas […] The post Christmas in spring appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Edwards says efforts to lower tax rate continue
Southampton County recently released a public notice highlighting the real estate tax increase that will be experienced by county residents if the currently proposed 76-cent real property tax rate is adopted. Though the real estate tax rate of 76 cents per $100 of assessed value would represent a 13-cent decrease from the current rate of […] The post Edwards says efforts to lower tax rate continue appeared first on The Tidewater News.
WAY TO GO! — Town of Ivor thanks volunteers in cleanup effort
The Town of Ivor held a town cleanup on Saturday, May 11. The town thanked the many volunteers who came out to help with the cleanup efforts, including the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office. (Send “Way to Go!” photos with a description and names to editor@TheTidewaterNews.com.) The post WAY TO GO! — Town of Ivor thanks volunteers in cleanup effort appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Softball Recap: Jordan-Matthews wins going away against Roanoke Rapids
With a playoff game on the line, Jordan-Matthews rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets with a sharp 8-2 win. Jordan-Matthews might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 matches by six runs or more this season.
EDITORIAL: We want to hear from our readers
Letters to the editor are a longstanding tradition in newspapers that give the public the opportunity to let their voice be heard. This is one of the few times when those in the community can share what they think about problems or celebrate accomplishments in their community. That opinion isn’t only relegated to the staff […] The post EDITORIAL: We want to hear from our readers appeared first on The Tidewater News.
$101M in free tolls are coming to Hampton Roads. Who will be able to benefit?
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — If you make less than $50,000 a year and live in one of five Hampton Roads cities, you could soon pay nothing each time you travel through either the Downtown or Midtown tunnels. Monday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin, (R-Va.) signed the state’s $279 billion two-year budget,...
Field day fun at Capron Elementary School
Students at Capron Elementary School enjoyed a variety of fun activities recently during a field day. Sheriff Josh A. Wyche Sr. and some of his staff from the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office participated, helping make the day special for the students. The post Field day fun at Capron Elementary School appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Boykins looks into tax relief for citizens
The Boykins Town Council is investigating ways to provide tax relief to citizens as it develops the town budget. It is also working to see that drains and ditches in the town, along with a few relevant streets and alleys, receive the maintenance they require. TOWN BUDGET AND TAX RATES Boykins Town Clerk and Treasurer […] The post Boykins looks into tax relief for citizens appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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