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Two arrested in Bertie County after Martin County carjacking
WINDSOR, N.C. (WNCT) — With the help of drone technology, two suspects were arrested and are facing charges after officials said they carjacked someone in Martin County. The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office was contacted Saturday for a BOLO (Be On The Lookout) for a vehicle that was carjacked in Oack City. At around 7:45 p.m., […]
Suspect in Washington arrested, facing multiple drug charges
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a suspect on multiple drug charges. On Thursday, deputies arrested Jaleza Aneice Alexander on multiple drug charges, including three counts of Trafficking in Fentanyl and one count of Possession With Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule II (Fentanyl). Alexander was being held on a […]
Horse trails may be in Bertie Beach future
Get the saddles ready and the spurs shined. There may be horse trails in the future of Bertie Beach. Bertie County Special Project Consultant Robin Payne has been approached numerous times by equestrians asking if there will be horse trails within the Bertie Beach complex. Concerns about horse trailer confinement within a designated parking area had been a concern for Payne and Recreation Director Donna Mizelle. However, according to Payne,...
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. ...
Piney Grove builds 50 beds
The sounds of saws, sanders and drills replaced nature’s vocals last Saturday when the Piney Grove Baptist Church’s parking lot was transformed into a sea of bunk bed builders. The Build a Bed project was sponsored by the Serendipity Sunday School Class, along with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). The build attracted over 100 volunteers to construct 50 beds in one day. Professional carpenters, backyard wood workers, novice sanders and...
Farm Life School shaped more than education
The iconic brick building once known as the Asa J. Manning Farm Life School has not housed students for decades now. Its purpose may have changed but the building and the amazing people who came and went through those doors are the source of great memories for those who were once students at the historic school. It would be years later before I understood the role my own family played in the history of the Farm Life School. ...
Jack Alton Nicholson
Jack Alton Nicholson, 63, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Jack was the owner and operator of Jack’s Appliance Service for the past 37 years. He repaired appliances for hundreds of customers across eastern North Carolina spanning 6 counties. Jack was known for the big red Ford van he drove and the bright red work shirts he wore. Jack was born on April 22, 1960 to Milton Chester Nicholson and Janie Peaks Nicholson. He graduated from Williamston High School in 1978 and continued his education at Martin Community College where he earned a degree in Electrical...
Martin County softball caps off great regular season with home win over Tarboro
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WITN) - The Martin County softball team has had a terrific regular season and they finished it off with a sound home win 21-0 over Tarboro in three innings on Thursday night. They tell me they are co-conference champions with Perquimans this year. The regular season finale win...
Cycle North Carolina Ride event begins, bringing influx of cyclists
Eastern North Carolina — Beaufort County is preparing for an influx of cyclists for the Cycle North Carolina Ride event starting today, April 26. The City of Washington is hosting this event from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28 that is anticipated to bring a lot of cycling enthusiasts to the area. Officials say the routes will span across Beaufort, Pitt and Martin Counties along various roadways.
Bike NC Coastal Ride kicks into gear in Washington
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A combination of boats and bicycles took over Mac “Bear” Hodges Park in Washington on Thursday as the Bike NC Coastal Ride opened up for its ride this weekend. The ride features over 1,300 participants, spanning in age from 4-91 with the average age being 63. Two riders, Jennifer Betts and […]
First Responder Dinner is rewarding
The First Responders’ Dinner is one of the more rewarding events of the year for the Windsor/Bertie Chamber of Commerce, and certainly the highlight of the month of April. We invite — or attempt to invite — all of the first responders in Bertie County to a barbecue chicken dinner provided by the Chamber. Our primary sponsor as always is ECU Health Bertie Hospital with some help from Bertie County...
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...
Martin County Special Olympics holds annual Spring Games
Martin County Special Olympics held its annual Spring Games on Wednesday, April 17 at Godwin-Coppage Park in Williamston. Schools represented during the event included South Creek Elementary, Rodgers Elementary, Jamesville Elementary and Williamston Primary, along with E.J. Hayes, Riverside Middle School, Riverside High School and Hobgood Charter School. Athletes participated in softball skills (base running, throwing, batting and fielding) and track skills (100-yard dash). Rodgers Elementary athletes Gabby Williams, Max Smith and Zachary Compton led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Gavin Bynum of Riverside High led the athletes and volunteers in the Special Olympics oath: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Tommy Purvis of Riverside High was named the top athlete during the Games. The award is given to an athlete who is graduating and has always displayed great athletic abilities.
Growing community group addresses food needs, provides resources in Bethel
BETHEL — Advocates north of the Tar River are working to bring fresh produce, educational opportunities and telehealth to residents. Camilla Griggs, 72, said she is a lifelong Bethel resident and a descendant of the first black family to settle in the town. She serves as co-chairperson at the Bethel Advocacy Center, 130 W. Washington St. The group is an affiliate of the Bethel Community Committee, formerly the Northern Pitt County Improvement Association, or NPCIA. ...
PROFLE 2024: Trenton Flemming
Name: Trenton Flemming Age 27 Residence: Washington Trenton Flemming has come almost full circle geographically. He grew up and played high school basketball in Columbia, S.C., then played for Division III Johnson University in Tennessee, coached in Minnesota for a year, moved to Washington D.C. to continue his career and came closer to home in […] The post PROFLE 2024: Trenton Flemming appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Rebecca Jinnette named Digital Educator
Rebecca Jinnette has been named the Bertie County N.C. Extension Digital Educator. She fills the vacancy caused by Valencia White’s departure. The position was created when Randolph County N.C. Extension Director Ken Sherin was awarded a $1.33 million grant from the office of Digital Equity and Literacy, a Division of the N.C. Department of Information Technology. “The award was earmarked to hire digital skills agents in participating counties and train...
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