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Construction to start on first of three solar farms next to small Hawke's Bay town

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Construction to start on first of three solar farms next to small Hawke's Bay town

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Construction is expected to begin this year on the first of three solar farms planned next to a small Hawke’s Bay township. Ongaonga in Central Hawke’s Bay...See the Story

Murfreesboro council, mayor terms will be extended - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

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Murfreesboro council, mayor terms will be extended - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

MURFREESBORO – Candidates elected to serve on Murfreesboro’s town council or hold the office of mayor will serve longer terms in the future. During their meeting on June 17, Murfreesboro’s town council unanimously approved a change to the town charter that will change the terms of office from two years to four. The change will take effect during the upcoming municipal election, which will be held in November 2025. The switch to four-year terms, …Read Article

New assistant principal and athletic director named at HC Middle School - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

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New assistant principal and athletic director named at HC Middle School - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

WINTON – The Hertford County Board of Education announces the appointment of Shea Johnson as the new Assistant Principal of Hertford County Middle School and Aaron Palmer as the school’s Athletic Director. Aaron Palmer Shea Johnson Johnson, a graduate of Hertford County High School, returns home as an educational leader. With over a decade of experience, he has taught middle-grade history, mentored students, and coached basketball. He holds a Ma…Read Article

Grants awarded to organizations serving Bertie, Hertford counties - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

The Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation and the Bertie-Hertford Women’s Fund, both part of the North Carolina Community Foundation, have awarded $12,270 in grants to five organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors for BHCF granted $6,100 to the following organizations from their community grantmaking fund: $600 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for Bertie-Hertford Childhood Cancer Safety Net $1,500 to the D…Bertie County · Bertie County Read Article

Hertford County budget adjusted - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

WINTON – The Hertford County Board of Commissioners has approved the FY 2025-26 operating budget. The newly adopted budget ordinance is slightly higher than the one initially presented to the board on May 19 by County Manager Oryan Lowry. The General Fund portion of that initial budget was listed at $29,936,147. The adopted budget, approved at the board’s June 16 meeting, shows a General Fund of $30,615,964, which is $679,817 more than what was …Bertie County · Bertie County Read Article

State Historical Marker recognizes Bazemore - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

RALEIGH – A North Carolina Highway Historical Marker honoring the efforts of a Bertie County woman who fought for voting rights in the 1960s has been approved. Nancy C. Bazemore NC House member Rodney D. Pierce (D-Halifax) stated he has secured the marker from the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program. The marker, approved earlier this month, commemorates the landmark 1961 state Supreme Court case Bazemore v. Bertie County Board of El…Bertie County · Bertie County Read Article

One killed, five injured in Sunday wreck - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

GATES – One motorist was tragically killed while five others sustained injuries during a crash involving two vehicles near here Sunday morning. The mishap occurred at around 9:40 a.m. on SR 1219 (Sarem Road) approximately 5.2 miles north of Gatesville. North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Chamblee said 71-year-old Larry Beamon of Gates lost his life in the crash. A passenger in his car, 43-year-old Darrin Walton, suffered serious injuries and w…Bertie County · Bertie County Read Article

Commissioners appoint members to variety of boards

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The Bertie County Commissioners addressed a lengthy agenda Monday evening at the regularly scheduled meeting, including appointing a number of Bertie County residents to a variety of county boards.Bertie County · Bertie County Read Article

Murfreesboro’s tax rate remains steady for FY26 - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

MURFREESBORO – The town of Murfreesboro’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY26) was approved by Town Council during their meeting on June 17. Over the past few months, the council has held work sessions to iron out the details of the proposed budget. A public hearing was held at Tuesday’s meeting for citizen input on the budget, but no one in attendance chose to speak. Council member Jay Revelle motioned to adopt the FY26 budget, and…Bertie County · Bertie County Read Article

Ahoskie tax rate unchanged - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

AHOSKIE – Without much fanfare, including a lack of comment from the public when given a chance to speak out, the Ahoskie Town Council has approved its Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The unanimous vote came the regularly scheduled council meeting on June 10. The property tax rate remains at 81 cents (per $100 of value) in the newly adopted budget. In the General Fund, all revenues remain in line with the past year’s budget. All other fees, includin…Firearms · Bertie County Read Article

Northampton gains Golden Leaf grant - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

JACKSON – The Golden LEAF Foundation recently announced that Northampton County will receive a $1.5 million grant to complete more site work at the county’s Commerce Park. The funds come through Golden LEAF’s SITE Program, which helps communities afford to develop spaces that can host future economic development. There are three parts to the SITE program: identification, due diligence, and development. Last year, Northampton County received a $4…Infrastructure · Bertie County Read Article

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