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Rutherford's Kittrell community opposes P.E.A.Y. building name: 'It’s a slap in the face'
Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr used his first veto to oppose the P.E.A.Y. name for the Public Health & Safety Building in the Kittrell community. The Rutherford County Commission voted 13-7 May 16 in favor of the P.E.AY. name for a building with combined fire and ambulance stations in the rural Kittrell...
Fellowship luncheon ministry meets
The Ladies Day Out Fellowship Luncheon Ministry met on Thursday, May 16, at The Restaurant 39, Henderson. They recognized Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and May birthdays. The group had three May birthday ladies. The ladies played Bible Trivia and other games, won prizes, sang songs, prayed, ate and fellowshipped one with another. Every lady in attendance received a Mother’s Day gift just for coming out and being there. Their next LDO Fellowship Luncheon Ministry will be Thursday, June 20, at Restaurant 39 in Henderson. All are invited.
Littleton Board of Commissioners pass zoning fee schedule increase
The Littleton Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a zoning fee schedule increase to ensure the town’s budget covers unexpected expenditures from its ongoing projects. The approval must be published in a local newspaper of record for general public review. McDavid Associates Vice President Tyndall Lewis will represent the municipality...
Lake Gaston Association hosts annual membership meeting on June 8
The Lake Gaston Association will hold its annual membership meeting on Saturday, June 8, at 9 a.m. at the Lake Gaston Baptist Church, 2378 Eaton Ferry Road, Littleton, North Carolina. There will be light refreshments from 9 to 9:30 a.m., followed by an exciting presentation on “The Snakes of Lake Gaston and How to Identify Them.” Before the presentation, current members in good standing will be asked to vote on the updated bylaws and the new directors. The proposed changes to the bylaws are posted on the LGA at www.LGAncva.com.
Man arrested after standoff with authorities in Halifax County, sheriff says
Authorities arrested a man on Monday after an armed standoff in Halifax County. According to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, regional drug and gang task force officers were attempting to execute a search warrant around 8:30 p.m. at a home on the 1000 block of Elm Street in Weldon.
Roanoke Rapids man facing attempted murder charge after shooting at maintenance worker
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina man is behind bars facing an attempted murder charge after police say he shot at a residential complex maintenance worker Tuesday afternoon. The Roanoke Rapids Police Department says Linwood Miles, 72, is being held without bond and charged with attempted first-degree murder,...
The Warren County Farmers Market is in full bloom
The market is offering a wide range of gardening supplies, including trellises, baskets, planters, landscaping plants, vegetable starters, potted flowers and cut flowers, potted herbs and more to help you start growing this spring. Pictured, a market shopper prepares to take home a handmade trellis from Dillard’s Creations. This Saturday, the Farmers Market will celebrate Strawberry Day. Our event features a lineup of local vendors, music, giveaways, and games. There will be free strawberry ice cream tastings. The market will also celebrate EMS week by providing the opportunity to meet local paramedics and learn about their life-saving work. The Warren County Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m.-noon each Saturday during the growing season in the parking lot of the Warren County Health Department, located at 544 W. Ridgeway St., Warrenton.
Live weather updates: Tornado warning issued for Scotland Neck, Halifax County
Storms moving through the area are popping up Monday afternoon around central and eastern North Carolina. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Scotland Neck and Halifax County until 5 p.m. If you live in Scotland Neck and the surrounding area, please seek shelter immediately. 4:42 p.m.: Edgecombe...
WCHS Class of 2024 prepares to graduate on Saturday
The Warren County High School Class of 2024 will receive their diplomas during graduation exercises on Saturday, May 25, beginning at 10 a.m. in the WCHS Gymnasium, located at 149 Campus Drive, Warrenton. The speaker for graduation will be Judge Carolyn Jennings Thompson of the North Carolina Court of Appeals,...
Law enforcement prioritize safety on land, sea amid Memorial Day travel
As a record number of North Carolinians are forecast to hit the road over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, state and local officials have made partnerships they hope will mitigate risks associated with heavy travel. AAA expects 1.3 million North Carolinians to travel 50 miles or more as they kick off the summer travel season, with the vast majority, 1.13 million, driving in cars. The number is the highest on record since the group began tracking travel data in 2000. ...
City to temporarily switch water disinfectants
The city of Rocky Mount will temporarily use a different disinfectant in the municipal water supply. The change is going to go into effect June 1, which is on a Saturday, and is going to remain in effect for 30 days. The city said that the switch is going to be from using chloramine to chlorine. The city said that such a periodic change is recommended by the American Water...
Box truck explodes, catches fire in Henrico
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) -A box truck exploded and caught fire Thursday night in Henrico. Henrico Fire and EMS received the call around 8 p.m. that gas cylinders exploded in the truck while driving on Paraham Road onto Chamberlayne Road (Route 301). The vehicle then caught fire on the road. No...
Chief cites remarkable progress at police department
Rocky Mount police Chief Robert Hassell used the speaker’s podium at a recent promotional ceremony of sworn officers and support personnel to emphasize his belief that the police department has made remarkable progress within the last year. Hassell provided a list of accomplishments but he made clear that what he is very proud of is that the department has been able to reduce the number of vacancies in sworn police officer positions from 56, which had been 32 percent of the police force, down to...
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