WINTON – Watermelons are a homegrown specialty for Michael Bunch, the most recent recipient of Hertford County’s Hometown ...

A Gates County jury returned guilty verdicts against Wilson Te’Quon Williams, age 29, for 2nd degree murder and murder of an ...

As children across North Carolina return to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of overall health and ...

As stated in the new regulations, students will be prohibited from using personal wireless devices – including cellphones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, wireless earbuds/headphones, and gaming ...

MERRY HILL – A local man died near here Thursday night in a single vehicle accident. Derrick Spruill, 42, of Merry Hill lost his life while traveling on Ashland Church Road. The accident occurred at ...

Do you know a farm family deserving of recognition? The N.C. State Fair is accepting applications for the Farm Family of the Day program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company. Nominations and ...

On Thursday of this week, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson launched Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls ...

Three local students have been awarded the B. H. “Brodie” Harrell Agricultural Scholarship for 2025. This scholarship recognizes outstanding students who exemplify academic achievement, character, and ...

The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations/CID Divisions executed a search warrant at a residence on Pine Street ...

With temperatures in the upper 70s and a refreshing breeze out of the north, the final day of the North Carolina Watermelon ...

Ruffin identified Tahj Bazemore, age 25 of Merry Hill, as the person killed in the shooting. Wounded and airlifted to a local hospital were 19-year-old Jahquavion Carter and Ahmarion Thompson, age 20, ...

ROANOKE RAPIDS – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol continues to seek leads in a fatal hit and run which occurred in December of last year.