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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...
Group honors Chowan's Civil War dead at Confederate statue
More than a dozen people gathered at Edenton’s Confederate Monument last week for a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the nearly 50 Confederate soldiers from Chowan County who died in the Civil War. The brief service, the third such observance of Confederate Memorial Day, was sponsored by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. It featured the placing of a wreath at the base of the monument and the reading of the names of 47 Confederate veterans who died in combat or from other causes during the four...
EDITORIAL: We want to hear from our readers
Letters to the editor are a longstanding tradition in newspapers that give the public the opportunity to let their voice be heard. This is one of the few times when those in the community can share what they think about problems or celebrate accomplishments in their community. That opinion isn’t only relegated to the staff […] The post EDITORIAL: We want to hear from our readers appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Northside-Pinetown ends Pirates' playoff run with 7-3 win
HERTFORD — Northside-Pinetown ended Perquimans' state playoff run Wednesday night with a 7-3 victory over the Pirates in Hertford. It figured that the game would be a competitive contest. The softball teams had split two games earlier in the season, with the Panthers winning 7-4 back in March, and Perquimans taking the second game 7-5 in early April. However, Pinetown, 18-4, took the all-important rubber match by posting five runs...
Some things are learned the hard way
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In her column this past Saturday, my newsroom partner, Holly Taylor, reminded us of the importance of pre-planning when it comes to preparing for the impact of a hurricane. As she pointed out, it’s never too early to start putting together the items you...
Boykins looks into tax relief for citizens
The Boykins Town Council is investigating ways to provide tax relief to citizens as it develops the town budget. It is also working to see that drains and ditches in the town, along with a few relevant streets and alleys, receive the maintenance they require. TOWN BUDGET AND TAX RATES Boykins Town Clerk and Treasurer […] The post Boykins looks into tax relief for citizens appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Pirate softball reaches 3rd round, baseball teams loses
Editor’s Note: The No. 7-ranked Perquimans Pirates softball team was scheduled to play the No. 4-ranked Northside-Pinetown Panthers at home Wednesday in the 1A NCHSAA state softball playoffs. The results of that game will appear in next week’s edition. In other recent Pirate softball games, the Perquimans defeated the 18th-ranked East Bladen Eagles 8-1 at home Friday, May 9, in the second round of the 1A NCHSAA state softball playoffs. ...
Northampton County teacher selected 2024-25 Kenan Fellow
RALEIGH – The Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at NC State University announced on May 7 the K-12 educators from North Carolina public schools who have been selected as 2024-25 Kenan Fellows. Treba Howard, a teacher at Northampton County High School, was one of the 38 recipients chosen from across North Carolina. These educators, […] The post Northampton County teacher selected 2024-25 Kenan Fellow appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Softball Recap: Kenan Woolard leads Northside - Pinetown to victory over Perquimans
With a playoff game on the line, Northside - Pinetown rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the Perquimans Pirates. Winning may never get old, but Northside - Pinetown sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row. Isabella Boykin...
Vinyl Nights: Couple recognized for promoting tourism with old records
The Edenton-Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a 10-year tradition of music and pleasant company by presenting an award to Eddie and Melissa Fields for their work promoting local tourism. The award, presented at the annual Chamber banquet last month, recognized the Fields’ work establishing Vinyl Night at the Edenton Bay Trading Company owned by Malcolm and Debbie King. The Fields’ weekly platter-spinning parties have attracted locals and tourists alike, many...
E-Chowan hosts forum on student learning
EDENTON — Edenton Chowan Schools recently hosted a community forum with parents to discuss how children can come to school better prepared to learn following two years of restricted classroom instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants at the Monday, May 6 meeting were separated into breakout sessions, where they were asked to define what it means when a child is said to be physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and behaviorally ready for school each day. ...
Out & About: Week of May 18, 2024
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance, 109 South King St., Windsor, NC 27983, or e-mail them to bhoggard@apgenc.com. All events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday. May 19 Medicaid Expansion Sign Up WINDSOR — The Mount Olive...
Record-setting HCHS quarterback signs college scholarship
AHOSKIE – Since the very first time he strapped on a set of shoulder pads as a member of the Ahoskie Bobcats youth football program, Keveon Rodgers has looked forward to this day. That day arrived here Thursday morning of this week when he placed his signature on a...
Driver identified from high speed pursuit
AULANDER – The person responsible for leading a Highway Patrol Trooper on a high-speed chase before fleeing on foot here Wednesday afternoon has been identified. The Highway Patrol’s Troop A / District II office in Ahoskie said they have contacted that individual and will release more information once he turns himself in. NCHP Sgt. Jason […] The post Driver identified from high speed pursuit appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Jones, Holley, and Noel select for East-West All-Star games
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - High School basketball East vs. West All-Stars announced Wednesday night as Bertie’s Tequan Holley and White Oak’s Zack Noel will represent the East team on the men’s side. N.C. State signee Zamareya Jones of North Pitt named to the east team on women’s...
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