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Recreational water advisories lifted for Roanoke River and Lake Gaston
Health officials in North Carolina and Virginia have lifted the recreational water advisories for sections of the Roanoke River and Lake Gaston. Those advisories are related to the South Hill, VA warehouse fire on July 6 where agricultural-use chemicals were stored. The effort to extinguish that blaze resulted in run-off into creeks and streams that […] The post Recreational water advisories lifted for Roanoke River and Lake Gaston appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Woodland man arrested after high speed chase
MURFREESBORO – A high speed chase that covered nearly 24 miles and two counties ended with the arrest of a Woodland man on Sunday. Hertford County Sheriff Dexter Hayes reported that Tyrell Davon Williams, age 33, is charged with felony flee to elude arrest along with numerous drug charges after narcotics – 31.8 grams of […] The post Woodland man arrested after high speed chase appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Bertie man arrested for altering weapon
AHOSKIE – A local man from Lewiston Woodville was arrested near here July 19 for having an altered weapon in his possession. Additional investigation following the arrest revealed that the weapon was reported stolen in Goldsboro. Jalen Quashon Simmons, age 29, is charged with one count each of possession of weapon of mass destruction and […] The post Bertie man arrested for altering weapon appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Piedmont Natural Gas to start up new infrastructure in Ahoskie
AHOSKIE – Piedmont Natural Gas will perform routine infrastructure work Thursday, July 25, in the area of Fire Tower Road in Ahoskie. The work is expected to occur from approximately 12 noon until sunset, barring weather events that may impact the project timetable. These operations will include the startup of natural gas infrastructure, which will […] The post Piedmont Natural Gas to start up new infrastructure in Ahoskie appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Missing woman found deceased
JACKSON – The search for a missing woman ended tragically near here Tuesday afternoon. The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office reports that Jasman Peele was found deceased in a wooded area approximately 300 feet behind her residence, which is located along US 158. The discovery came at around 5:15 p.m. “She was found with apparent gunshot […] The post Missing woman found deceased appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
NCSO searches for woman reported missing today
The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of a possible missing person outside Jackson on Highway 158. Patrol units are currently searching for Jasman Peele, a 31 year old Black female, approximately 5’4 inches tall, approximately 195 lbs. Peele was last seen at a residence at approximately 6:43 am today (Tuesday) by […] The post NCSO searches for woman reported missing today appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Superior Court trial closes Gates County Administrative offices
Staff will be working July 22-24 and available by phone or email The post Superior Court trial closes Gates County Administrative offices appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
VDH lifts portion of advisory for Meherrin River
Portion of Roanoke River to Lake Gaston remains under advisory two weeks after fire at chemical storage warehouse The post VDH lifts portion of advisory for Meherrin River appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
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