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Lake Gaston Association inducts new Directors during Saturday meeting
The Lake Gaston Association inducted four new officers and selected another to serve a fourth term during its annual meeting Saturday at Lake Gaston Baptist Church. John Cataldo, a seasoned leader, will continue his service on the LGA Board, representing Brunswick County. With a wealth of experience, Cataldo has guided the LGA in various roles, including a successful tenure as president.
Supervisors greenlight coal ash storage facility
The Greensville County Board of Supervisors approved a solid waste management facility near the grounds of an industrial composting site during their regular meeting on June 3. The composting facility was approved by the board on March 4, 2024 and will soon be online at the former Georgia-Pacific site in...
Former N.C. corrections officer pleads guilty to Hertford County COVID fraud scheme, DOJ says
HERTFORD, N.C. — A former North Carolina correctional officer has pled guilty to fraudulently submitting false documents to obtain COVID-19 relief funds, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. According to a release from the DOJ, Tana Egusasa Hill, 43, pled guilty to theft of government funds by fraudulently submitting...
Chowan University student wins undergraduate research award
A senior at Chowan University is in the rare company of being an award-winning researcher. Recently, the N.C. Independent Colleges & Universities announced the names of students selected as recipients of the prestigious 2024 Undergraduate Research Award. Among them was Ronaldo Williams, a biology major from Kingston, Jamaica, who is also a member of the men’s lacrosse team at the university. ...
Jackson-Feild hosts prom
Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services hosted a magical and memorable prom night on May 31st, 2024, providing students with an evening filled with elegance, fun, and lasting memories. The event took place on campus in our gym, which was transformed into a dazzling setting. The prom began with students arriving in...
Runners pass the torch for Special Olympics
Robert “Do Right” Dudley has been running the Emporia Police Department’s Torch Run for 25 years. At 68 years old, he runs about four days a week, averaging 3-4 miles on a weekday and an even 10 every Saturday. He first started running when he was 40 years old and never looked back.
An open letter to Mayor Cutchins and Franklin City Council
By Jerry McCreary As the deadline fast approaches, the applicants for appointment to the Franklin City School Board are to be commended for their willingness to serve our community. I write neither to nominate nor advocate for a particular applicant. Rather, I am writing to encourage City Council members to consider asking some specific questions […] The post An open letter to Mayor Cutchins and Franklin City Council appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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