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Bryant named Mid-East Commission Vice Chair
The Mid-East Commission recently announced the installation of the officers to its Executive Board. Those officers include Charlotte Griffin, Chair (Bear Grass, Martin County); Gloria Bryant, First Vice Chair (Askewville, Bertie County); Dina Harrell, Second Vice Chair (Harrellsville, Hertford County); Kathy Parker, Secretary (Fountain, Pitt County) and Alice Langley, Treasurer (Beaufort County). The Honorable Tonya Leggett, Clerk of Martin County Superior Court, swore in the five new officers. ...
Three ENC counties part of group getting funds to practice youth alcohol, tobacco, drug use prevention
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the distribution of $6,250,000 to seven counties to provide youth substance use prevention within their communities. NCDHHS applied for and was awarded the funding through the U. S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, as part of its National Drug Control Strategy. North […]
EDITORIAL: Hometown Choice returns
Wednesday, May 8, we officially launched our annual Hometown Choice competition on our website. If you’re not familiar with this contest, it’s a chance for local businesses to hear directly from local residents about their favorites. The lists include everything from your favorite local restaurants to your favorite places to shop. Who has the best […] The post EDITORIAL: Hometown Choice returns appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Cinco de Mayo Festival filled with food and fun
Declaring Sunday’s 2024 Cinco de Mayo Celebration “The best one yet,” Waverly Mayor Angela McPhaul described the fun and excitement surrounding this year’s event, co-hosted by the Sussex Chamber of Commerce. “We were a little worried about the weather leading up to it,” she said, “But...
A Minister Most at Home in the Pulpit
For the Rev. Thomas Herbert Caulkins, now approaching his 96th birthday, home is the pulpit whether in Branchville Baptist Church — where he served his first pastorate — or Murfreesboro Baptist — where he served his last. A third generation ordained minister, he was born June 27, 1928, and grew up in northern Virginia where his father served as one of the first Civilian Conservation Corps chaplains. He was ordained 70 years ago, a time he reflects on fondly. ...
Northampton citizens urged to take part in Health Needs Survey
Any Northampton County resident who has an interest in improving the health and safety of communities in the county is urged to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment Survey by June 7. The survey can be accessed electronically at northamptonhd.com or the Northampton County Health Department Facebook page. Hard copies of surveys will be distributed […] The post Northampton citizens urged to take part in Health Needs Survey appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
WAY TO GO! — Southampton County Sheriff’s Office donates time to cleanup effort
The Southampton County Sheriff’s Office covered a five-mile stretch on Ivor Road, reaching from Plank Road to Trinity Church Road to clean up some trash, on April 21. In a post on Facebook, Sheriff Josh A. Wyche, Sr., talked about some of the support deputies received during the clean-up effort. “At one moment, while waiting […] The post WAY TO GO! — Southampton County Sheriff’s Office donates time to cleanup effort appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Man wanted for kidnapping, raping child, Roanoke Rapids police say
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance to help them find a man wanted for kidnapping and raping a child, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department said Friday. Officers said 21-year-old Oquevion Raheim Barnes, of Roanoke Rapids, is wanted for raping a juvenile under...
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