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Relay for Life postponed

MURFREESBORO – Officials with Hertford-Gates Relay for Life have postponed the 20th annual event, which was slated for ... Read more | Add your comment

Parking lot pews

Local churches serve members with drive-in worship service Read more | Add your comment

Not ‘Lost’ on effort

Local motorcycle club helps the community in a number of ways Read more | Add your comment

‘Bear’ sightings increase

Local citizens, businesses display stuffed animals as a way to relieve stress during coronavirus pandemic Read more | Add your comment

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Northampton COVID-19 cases rise

Bertie and Gates counties double their number of cases over last seven days Read more | Add your comment

by Cal Bryant.

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Alternative Education

Local, state school officials work to develop learning plans for at-home students Read more | Add your comment

by Holly Taylor.

Ahoskie

Fleeing moped crashes into APD vehicle

Ahoskie man cited Read more

by Cal Bryant, Friday, April 10, 2020 5:25 pm

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Cotton’s contract extended

HC Interim Manager agrees to work until end of June Read more

by Cal Bryant, Friday, April 10, 2020 5:23 pm

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HC leaders approve changes to employee leave

Adjustments made to fall in line with COVID-19 regulations Read more

by Cal Bryant, Friday, April 10, 2020 5:21 pm

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Governor tightens social distancing measures

Executive Order also strengthens long-term care rules and streamlines unemployment benefits process Read more

by Contributor, Friday, April 10, 2020 5:19 pm

Millenium

Johnnie Farmer poured his heart into Hertford County

Former County Commissioner and American Legion officer dies Saturday at the age of 70 Read more

by Cal Bryant, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 6:30 pm

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Bob Burke built a dynasty at Chowan

Legendary college basketball coach succumbs Read more

by Gene Motley, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 6:26 pm

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COVID-19 case counts do not give true picture of disease impact

ELIZABETH CITY–Albemarle Regional Health Services (ARHS) issued a stern reminder earlier this week that the number of local cases does not reflect the true impact ... Read more

by Cal Bryant, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 6:11 pm

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Northampton County enacts curfew

JACKSON – In an effort to continue to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the community, the Northampton Commissioners took action here Monday, April 6 ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 10:45 am

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Northampton COVID-19 cases spike again

JACKSON – The Northampton County Health Department is reporting another spike in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19. In their 4 p.m. report today ... Read more

by Cal Bryant, Monday, April 6, 2020 5:28 pm

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COVID-19 claims life of Hertford County resident

A second death from COVID-19 has been reported in the Roanoke-Chowan area. On Saturday afternoon, Albemarle Regional Health Services (ARHS) received notification from one of ... Read more

by Cal Bryant, Sunday, April 5, 2020 11:32 am

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Wal Mart institutes new shopping policies

Number of customers inside a store at one time will be limited Read more

by Cal Bryant, Friday, April 3, 2020 9:22 pm

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Local rest home receives meals, support

Churches, restaurants and individuals assist Pine Forest Rest Home Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:26 pm

Murfreesboro

M’boro Police arrest drug dealer wanted in Virginia

MURFREESBORO – A Murfreesboro man with several outstanding warrants in Virginia was arrested here April 1. Mauriel Turner of Franklin Drive was caught at a ... Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:19 pm

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Gates County reports first COVID-19 case

Albemarle Regional Health Services (ARHS) is reporting the first lab confirmed case of COVID-19 in Gates County. ARHS Director R. Battle Betts, Jr. announced that ... Read more

by Cal Bryant, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 10:08 pm

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Bertie County resident succumbs to COVID-19

COVID-19 has claimed its first local victim. On Wednesday, Albemarle Regional Health Services (ARHS) received notification from one of it hospital partners confirming the first ... Read more

by Cal Bryant, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 4:39 pm

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Bertie backs governor’s directive

Commissioners had considered their own stay at home order Read more

by Cal Bryant, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 6:35 pm

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Hertford County COVID cases double to four

WINTON – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has doubled to four in Hertford County. As part of their daily Situation Report on Tuesday (March ... Read more

by Cal Bryant, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 6:33 pm

Ahoskie

Gaming casino operators arrested

Two face various crimes; one other arrest is pending further investigation Read more

by Cal Bryant, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 6:31 pm

Murfreesboro

M’boro Chamber Banquet speaker emphasizes support

Annual event draws smaller crowd just prior to COVID-19 outbreak locally Read more

by Holly Taylor, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 6:27 pm

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Northampton COVID-19 cases spike

County reports 31st case; 28 are linked to a single facility Read more

by Cal Bryant, Monday, March 30, 2020 3:16 pm

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Northampton COVID-19 cases increase dramatically

Twenty new individuals diagnosed; total of 24 are linked to one facility Read more

by Cal Bryant, Saturday, March 28, 2020 5:25 pm

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Stay at home!!

Governor issues statewide order effective March 30 Read more

by Cal Bryant, Friday, March 27, 2020 6:53 pm

Ahoskie

Virtual Medicine

Medical providers turn to alternative measures to deliver healthcare to non-COVID patients Read more

by Cal Bryant, Friday, March 27, 2020 6:48 pm

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‘You have a friend’

R-C area Chambers support local businesses impacted by COVID-19’s effect on the economy Read more

by Holly Taylor, Friday, March 27, 2020 6:37 pm

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Northampton, Hertford add COVID-19 cases

Two counties combine for seven of 10 local individuals with the virus Read more

by Cal Bryant, Friday, March 27, 2020 6:35 pm