The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has recovered more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages on behalf of workers across the state. This milestone, achieved under the leadership of Labor ...

SEABOARD – Beatrice Ponton Brown, 79, of Seaboard died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Beaufont Health & Rehabilitation Center, Richmond, VA. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, ...

COLERAIN – David Lewis Cofield, 71, of Colerain died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Ashland Missionary Baptist Church ...

In this exact space a couple of weeks ago we went on a journey together….back in time, 50 years ago to be precise, to 1975 to listen to the music. In that column I wrote about developing my personal ...

Night vision is a technology that will be useful in any natural disaster. It helps people in trouble assess their surroundings in conditions of minimal visibility, locate relatives and nearby ...

AULANDER – Robert “Bobby” Winston Matthews, born on March 1, 1934, in Parmele, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 91 on July 28, 2025, in Aulander, ...

Relay For Life is not just a fundraiser; it is a community movement. Sponsors play a critical role by providing financial support, resources, and visibility. From small local businesses to large ...

MURFREESBORO – Local volunteers are planning and preparing for the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay for Life Event in Hertford/Gates County. This year’s event will be held Friday, Sept. 5 in ...

WINDSOR – The newly formed Bertie County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has voted to authorize the collection of a 6 percent occupancy tax on all short-term rental accommodations within the ...

AHOSKIE – Billy Askew of Ahoskie was out for his normal early morning walk at around 5 a.m. on Saturday, July 26 when he spotted something very unusual in the sky. “It took me by surprise; I was a bit ...

Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) welcomes several Summer 2025 interns, including one from the Roanoke-Chowan area, who have ...