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Williamston mayor working on taskforce
While Martin General Hospital remains shuttered, there have been few updates on its future. The Martin County Board of Commissioners say they are working behind the scenes to find a new hospital provider, but have offered little in the way of a plan if the hospital does not re-open. In Williamston, plans are underway to form a Health and Wellness Foundation to deal with the immediate and future health needs...
A tale of two trees: Oak City and Williamston
The town of Oak City will be planting a new Oak Tree on Friday, April 26 in the town commons in honor of Arbor Day, 2024. The ceremonial planting begins at 11 a.m. near the town’s welcome sign. The event is a continuation of the 250th Martin County Anniversary Celebration. The main committee for the anniversary will be providing a marker for this tree stating it was planted during the county’s anniversary year. ...
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office to receive custom made vest for K-9
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A non-profit organization has donated a bullet and stab protective vest for a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office K9 named Athos. Vested Interest in K9s, INC., is a charity whose mission is to provide these vests as well as other forms of assistance to dogs related to law enforcement and other agencies […]
Pirates split in baseball, softball games
Editor’s note: The following is a roundup of recent Perquimans High School sports games. Softball Martin County 2, Perquimans 0The Perquimans softball team fell just short in its game against undefeated Martin County on Tuesday, April 16, by a 2-0 score. Addisyn Stallings went six innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits. She...
High School Roundup: Camden edges Perquimans in softball 3-2
CAMDEN — The three runs Camden County’s softball team scored in the first inning would prove to be all they needed as the Bruins defeated the Perquimans Pirates 3-2 Wednesday in a battle between two of the area’s top teams. Ellie Barker started things off with a single, and she was followed by Ruby Arnette who walked. With two runners on, Aaliyah Anderson strode to the plate and hit a home run to put the Bruins up 3-0. ...
WPD makes arrest following traffic stop
The Williamston Police Department made a stop on West Boulevard near Colony Tire on April 13 that led to the arrest of an individual. Cornell Freddick Brown was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver marijuana, felony possession of marijuana, maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance, carrying a concealed firearm and expired registration plate. Martin County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents ...
Demolition continues at former Holmes High School site
Demolition equipment has begun clawing its way through the main wing of the John A. Holmes High School, nearing the building’s landmark entrance pillars on Monday. The site has been a beehive of activity, with demolition already removing the school property’s former tennis courts, auditorium wing, and classrooms. In front of the structure, excavators laid out a field of water pipes needed for the new high school’s massive heat pump field. Next on the project’s agenda will be moving the century-old Boy Scout Cabin to its new location behind the town of Edenton’s Fire Department. That could happen at any time, said Edenton-Chowan Schools Superintendent Michael Sasscer.
Wilson native receives Military Engineer of the Year honor
The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Washington has selected Lt. Cmdr. Genevieve Flatgard, Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division director for Public Works Department Washington, as the 2024 Military Engineer of the Year. The award is a testament to Flatgard’s dedication, leadership and innovative approach to engineering, according to a news release from the Navy Office of Community Outreach. “Being nominated […] The post Wilson native receives Military Engineer of the Year honor first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bertie Backpack program could end in May
Continuing inflation has had an effect on numerous nonprofit programs across the county and the state. Individuals heading these organizations all have the same concern. One local nonprofit facing a possible pause or extinction is the Youth Bertie Back Pack Program. The program provides a weekend food supply for students facing food insecurities. For nine years the program has helped to fill the stomachs of Bertie County’s school-aged children who...
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