3+ hour, 31+ min ago   (792+ words) WINTON – A story by the New York Times posted Thursday afternoon suggests that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is moving forward with plans to open a detention center in Hertford County. This news, unconfirmed at this point, has circulated…...

21+ hour, 18+ min ago   (584+ words) MURFREESBORO - The countdown for the 2026 Chowan University football season is underway as Conference Carolinas released the preseason poll and players to watch on July 21 before the commencement of the 2026 Conference Carolinas Football Media Day in Greenville, SC. With seven member…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (639+ words) GATESVILLE – As Gates County Schools moves forward in consolidating its three elementary schools into two campuses, additional county funds have been released for that effort. At their July 15 meeting, the Gates County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request from…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (610+ words) AHOSKIE – The topography of Ahoskie – flat as a pancake in some areas – plus aging infrastructure has caused multiple stormwater drainage headaches over the years. The Ahoskie Town Council is attempting to alleviate some of those issues. Two years ago, the…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (333+ words) WINDSOR – A former pastor in Bertie County will spend a minimum of five years in prison after accepting a plea deal this week on child sex charges that occurred over 30 years ago. In Monday’s (July 20) session of Bertie County Superior…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (54+ words) Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald MURFREESBORO – James Lee Barnes, 86, of Murfreesboro died Saturday, July 18, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Nebo Baptist Church, Murfreesboro. Hertford County Undertakers, Winton, is handling the arrangements. John H. Ward, Jr. Lee R....

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (226+ words) GATESVILLE – While there are no clauses in his employment contract with Gates County Schools regarding separation from his job, Dr. Barry Williams will depart with nearly $69,000. Williams submitted his resignation by letter and was not present at Monday’s meeting. The…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (482+ words) Charitable organizations and partnerships supporting Bertie and Hertford counties can apply for grants from the Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation beginning July 24. This year BHCF, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation, anticipates awarding around $500,000 in total – a 100-fold increase from…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (274+ words) JACKSON – During their meeting on July 20, the Northampton County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Rivers & Associates, an engineering company that the county has worked with in the past on several water-related projects. “This is an agreement for a…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (806+ words) LAURINBURG, NC – Ahoskie Recreation Director Doug White will need to make room for another state championship banner to hang at the Ahoskie Creek Ballpark. And he can hang it next to the championship banner earned two years ago by Ahoskie’s…...