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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.
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...
Winton couple featured in national magazine
(Editor’s Note: The March 2024 cover of a national magazine – WoodMenLife – featured a Hertford County couple and their story of preparing for financial security after reaching retirement age. That story is as follows, published with permission of WoodmenLife Magazine.) When member Bessie Pierce thought about retiring, she planned for somewhere between ages 62 […] The post Winton couple featured in national magazine appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Northampton County teacher selected 2024-25 Kenan Fellow
RALEIGH – The Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at NC State University announced on May 7 the K-12 educators from North Carolina public schools who have been selected as 2024-25 Kenan Fellows. Treba Howard, a teacher at Northampton County High School, was one of the 38 recipients chosen from across North Carolina. These educators, […] The post Northampton County teacher selected 2024-25 Kenan Fellow appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
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.
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.
Aulander announces rate hikes for property tax, sewer, and trash to sustain services
Town of Aulander residents will be seeing higher tax rates beginning July 1, 2024, according to a letter sent to residents. The increases will apply to property tax, sewer, and trash rates. After thorough assessment and consideration of the town's financial needs, the Town Council has determined that these increases...
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.
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