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Tornado · Bertie County(WGHP) – In one day, 30 tornadoes hit North Carolina in what would be a record-setting outbreak 13 years ago today, according to the National Weather Service. On April 16, 2011, the greatest one-day total for tornadoes occurred in North Carolina with 30 tornadoes tearing through the Tar Heel State. A total of 24 individuals […]See the Story
North Carolina was struck by 30 tornadoes in one day on April 16, 2011
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Bertie County · Bertie CountyBy LANCE MARTIN rrspin.com HALIFAX – The kickoff celebration of America’s 250th anniversary began Friday, April 12 in Historic Halifax with living history exhibitions for school children, the Sons of the American Revolution wreath-laying ceremony, and an afternoon program. From the North Carolina National Guard to everyday citizens, the stories of people of color who served in the American Revolution were shared during the event held in Halifax.…See the Story
Prelude to Revolution: America's 250th celebration begins - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Bertie County · Bertie CountyBOONE – The recently-elected student body president of Appalachian State University got her start in Northampton County. Kathryn Long, a native of Seaboard, was elected as the university’s Student Government Association (SGA) president on March 28. Her term will cover the 2024-25 school year. Long is the daughter of Derreck and Rebecca Long of Seaboard, and the granddaughter of Rookie and Christie Long. She graduated from Northeast Academy in 20…See the Story
Hail to the Chief! - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Bertie County · Bertie CountyMURFREESBORO – Dr. Walter Reed will forever be remembered for his breakthrough research that helped to conquer yellow fever. Now, thanks to an endowment given by Grace Brown in memory of her late parents, Bynum Rhodes Brown and Shirley Graham Brown, the Murfreesboro Historical Association (MHA) can continue their work in preserving the legacy and history of Dr. Reed during the time he spent living in Murfreesboro. The MHA held a reception on Wed…See the Story
Brown Endowment helps preserve Dr. Walter Reed house - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Bertie County · Bertie CountyAHOSKIE – Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) hosted an event on March 20 in honor of Women’s History Month: the Women’s EmpowerHERment Tea Party. Roanoke-Chowan Community College celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting a Women’s Empowerment Tea Party on March 20. Pictured from left are Chanel Sidbury, Danielle Ruffin, Teresa Jenkins, Shelia Porter, Dr. Murray Williams, Michele Garrett, Dr. Tabitha Miller, Aniyah Rankins, Jade Pugh, Dr.…See the Story
R-CCC celebrates Women’s History Month - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Marijuana · Bertie CountyMURFREESBORO – A man in possession of Psilocybin mushrooms and other drugs was recently arrested by Murfreesboro Police after attempting to evade a traffic stop. Zackery Fite MPD Chief David Griffith reported that his officers, along with members of the Hertford County Sheriff’s Office, were conducting a driver’s license checkpoint near Murfreesboro on March 16 when one driver tried to avoid the checkpoint by pulling into the parking lot of a ne…See the Story
Murfreesboro PD arrest man with mushrooms and marijuana - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Bertie County · Bertie CountyAHOSKIE – The Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project (SFLRP) announced last week that it has made a series of mini-grants totaling $10,000 to several youth organizations in northeastern North Carolina to help them fulfill their missions. The mini-grants were awarded to Gates County 4-H, Hertford County 4-H, Central Middle School in Gatesville, and Cultivator Inc., a community-focused nonprofit organization in Murfreesboro. The funds wil…See the Story
Grants assist youth groups - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Christopher Wray · Bertie CountyMurfreesboro's Town Council received their annual audit report for the fiscal year spanning from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (FY23) Revenues totaled $2.4 million, with the largest portion coming from ad valorem taxes. Public safety, which includes police and fire, was the department with the biggest expenditures.See the Story
