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BIOGRAPHY: My name is Shilise Patterson, I am from a small town named Weldon known as the Rockfish Capital of the world. I am the only child of my mom and dad ‚Tenekquala Patterson and Jerome Patterson. My mom brought out my love for school when I’d watch her teach her second grade class at Pittman elementary, where I attended preschool. From then on I went to Weldon elementary and excelled in many different ways. I was a cheerleader and honor roll student during my time there and the first ever student to make two five’s on both the math and reading EOG in the third grade; which is a very special academic achievement. I was a part of an academically gifted program from second grade up into middle school. I attended KIPP Gaston College Prep, where they held us to strict expectations that taught me to use my time wisely. I was an honor roll student all throughout middle school. This gave me an amazing opportunity to experience life and education at Deerfield Academy. During my time there, I took advanced classes and met other intelligent KIPP students from all over the country. This experience will always carry a special place in my heart. After eighth grade, I made the decision to leave KIPP and attend Northampton County Early College Highschool. An achievement of mine is becoming a member of the National Beta club my freshman year and later on becoming president. Another program I am also in TRIO, where we help low income students tour universities and apply for grants and scholarships. While being in high school, I have been maintaining school and a part time job at cracker barrel. In addition after class, I do community service at CADA head start on Halifax Community College Campus. I have enjoyed the last three years on campus and I will always be grateful for my high school experience.

BIOGRAPHY: Hi, I’m Nyasia Dunn and I’m currently a senior at Northampton County High School in Gaston, NC. I love coffee, reading, writing, math, a little bit of psychology, and learning. During school, I participate in Student Government Association (President), Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy (Ambassador), SkillsUSA, Servitude Group, and Prom committee. In my spare time I like to draw, meditate, pray, and volunteer at my local church. I constantly strive for more knowledge and accomplishments. My grandmother is one of my biggest motivators and she’s a consistent reminder that I can do whatever. I’ve gotten accepted into 15 colleges with Howard University being my top pick. Some may say I’m an overachiever but to me there’s no such thing as an “overachiever”. I’m no overachiever; I just achieve.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Earlier this week, law enforcement agencies from multiple counties say they teamed up to catch and arrest four people suspected to be involved in drug trafficking operations throughout Northampton and Halifax Counties. On Tuesday officials say, LoRandy Broady and Jessica Leroy, of Gaston and Eric...

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Illegal narcotics found in Gaston have a street value of $150,000 The post Four charged with trafficking cocaine appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.

GASTON, N.C. (WNCN) — Three men and a woman are facing charges after they were found to be involved in drug trafficking, according to the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, deputies said members of the Down East Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force and the Halifax Regional...

Northampton County Manager Julian Phillips presented a $42.8 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2024-25 during last week’s Board of Commissioners meeting in Jackson. The proposed budget is $1.1 million less than the current budget. Phillips said the proposed budget is balanced according to the North Carolina general statute.

Saturday, April 27 College Baseball Chowan at Barton (DH), noon College Softball Conference Carolinas tournament, Duncan, S.C., TBD College Tennis Barton at Conference Carolinas Championships, Palmetto Tennis Center, Sumter, S.C., all day College Track and Field Barton at Conference Carolinas Outdoor Championships, Myrtle Beach, S.C., all day High School Baseball Northampton County at Wilson Prep, 1 p.m. High School Softball […] The post Area Calendar, April 27-28, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.

Only two contests on the ballot, both for statewide races The post Early voting opens for second primary appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.

As you travel Northampton County’s roadways, they are hard to miss. They are reminders — painful for some — of how things used to be; and for others, they still offer hope for joy once again. “They” are seven-and-a-half-year-old photos on a 4-foot by 7-foot rectangular plywood sign with a white background. Five people missing in Northampton County. ...

Voters will decide the Republican nominees for lieutenant governor and state auditor during a second primary election on May 14. Hal Weatherman and Jim O'Neill are vying to represent the Republican Party as its candidate for lieutenant governor on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. Jack Clark and David Boliek are seeking to represent the Republican Party as the state auditor candidate.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases final Land Protection Plan The post Expansion set for Roanoke River NWR appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.