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Bertie County · Bertie CountyThe Northampton County Branch of the NAACP announces that its President, Rev. Dawn Daly-Mack RN, has been appointed as the Health Chair for the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP. Branch officials said “this prestigious appointment is a testament to her unwavering dedication to health equity and her exceptional leadership within our community.” “Daly-Mack has been a cornerstone of our local branch, tirelessly advocating for improved he…See the Story
Daly-Mack appointed as Health Chair for NC State Conference NAACP - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Immigration · ColerainJesuit Father Thomas Florek, executive director of the Catholic Migrant Farmworker Network, gave a blessing to a migrant farmworker in Colerain, N.C., Aug. 2, 2024. The priest was part of a visiting delegation on a trip organized by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee on Pastoral Care of Migrants, Refugees, and Travelers to see the realities of farmworkers in the Diocese of Raleigh, N.C. (OSV News photo/courtesy of USCCB Public…See the Story
Cardinal McElroy, immigration advocates warn US at a moral crossroad with migrants - The Record Newspaper
Mental Health · Bertie CountyJACKSON – The Northampton County Board of Commissioners unanimously denied a rezoning request after a public hearing was held during their meeting on March 17. The 1.73-acre parcel in question is located on Highway 258 outside of Rich Square, near the intersection of Pinner’s Church Road and Lovers Lane. It’s currently zoned as Agriculture-Residential (AR) and the request was to rezone to Highway Business (HB). A church is located on the propert…See the Story
Rezoning request denied - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Bertie County · Bertie CountyGATESVILLE – A fugitive wanted for grand larceny by the Commonwealth of Virginia has been arrested in Gates County for possession of a stolen vehicle and other charges. Christopher Widen Gates County Sheriff Ray Campbell reports that Christopher Widen was arrested on March 19. Widen is charged with felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle, felony purchase/sell motor vehicle parts with altered ID, felony alter/destroy stolen motor vehicle part…See the Story
Gates County Sheriff’s Office arrests Virginia fugitive - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Radio · Bertie CountyGREENVILLE – Radio listeners in eastern North Carolina have an opportunity to make a life-changing difference for hospitalized children during the 28th annual “Music for Miracles” radiothon. This two-day event will take place March 27-28 on 107.9 WNCT, along with Inner Banks Media’s other stations: Talk 96.3 and 103.7, Oldies 94.1 and 102.7, and 94.3 The Game. The funds raised through the radiothon will support the James and Connie Maynard Child…See the Story
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals radiothon, March 27-28 - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Bertie County · Bertie CountyJACKSON – A month after tabling their decision on providing additional funds to Roanoke-Chowan Community College, the Northampton County Board of Commissioners are still considering the request. In early February, RCCC President Dr. Murray Williams presented information to the board about how the college is serving the local community, including Northampton County. She concluded her presentation by asking the commissioners to consider increasing…See the Story
Northampton again delays R-CCC funding decision - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Bertie County · Bertie CountyRICH SQUARE – John Thompson has worked in ministry for about 15 years, but he had no idea that his journey would also lead him to becoming a first responder. It just naturally ended up as another way to support and care for people. John Thompson is a man of many talents: church pastor, fireman, EMT, and a chaplain for emergency responders in Northampton County. Photo by Holly Taylor Thompson, who grew up in Chesterfield, VA, became the pastor of…See the Story
Local minister wears many hats - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
Bertie County · Bertie CountyAHOSKIE – After several months of legwork, the town of Ahoskie is taking the next step in putting together a stormwater action plan. At their meeting here Monday night (March 17), the Ahoskie Town Council formally selected RK&K of Raleigh as the firm handling the engineering and design plans of the project. A stormwater action plan details strategies to manage stormwater runoff in an effort to minimize its negative impacts – to include flooding …See the Story
