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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.
Colerain Farmers Market opens
Last year, there were whispers Al Snyder and his Colerain Farmers Market may have a tough go of it. The fabric of the town may not be ready for such an endeavor were the thoughts of some on the street. Last Saturday, Colerain came to life as Snyder celebrated his second season opener to a thankful crowd of market goers. ...
Superintendent addresses student protest at BHS
Last week’s disruption at Bertie High School was billed as a protest sparked by the termination of former head football Coach Darius Wesson. While originally tight-lipped on whether the event happened, officials confirmed the incident occurred and issued a statement addressing the disturbance the following day. “Yesterday, May 7, at Bertie High School, students protested to express their dissatisfaction with a post on Facebook written by Coach Darius Wesson regarding...
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.
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.
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...
$101M in free tolls are coming to Hampton Roads. Who will be able to benefit?
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — If you make less than $50,000 a year and live in one of five Hampton Roads cities, you could soon pay nothing each time you travel through either the Downtown or Midtown tunnels. Monday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin, (R-Va.) signed the state’s $279 billion two-year budget, which includes $101 million for toll […]
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.
Crimewatch: Edenton woman charged with ID theft, other charges
Edenton Police Ruth Staton All, 58, of the 1200 Block of Byrd St., Elizabeth City, was arrested May 1 and charged with misdemeanor trespassing in the 300 Block of Virginia Road. Rebecca Michelle Smith, 32, of the 300 block of Mexico Road, Edenton, was arrested and charged with felony identity theft, possession of a certain fraudulent form of ID, and violation of license card provision. A $4,000 secured bond was...
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.
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