News
Governor Cooper requests SBA Disaster Declaration
Request is first step to provide relief for the state’s business owners impacted by COVID-19
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News
Local private schools close
Following the lead of its public school counterparts, local private K-12 schools are closing as well for the next two weeks over health concerns associated ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 16, 2020 1:08 pm
Obituaries
Jessie M. Jenkins
WOODLAND – Jessie Mae Jenkins, 89, of Woodland, died Saturday, March 14, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 16, ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, March 15, 2020 5:35 pm
Obituaries
Deborah Kay Baggett
AHOSKIE, NC – Deborah Kay Godwin Baggett, age 63, of Ahoskie passed away on March 12, 2020 at the home of her son in Woodland, ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, March 15, 2020 1:52 pm
News
Governor orders public schools closed
Cooper also bans gatherings of more than 100 people
by Staff Reports, Sunday, March 15, 2020 11:02 am
News
Albemarle Regional Health addresses COVID-19
The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald reached out to Albemarle Regional Health Services (ARHS) on Friday in regards to information and preventative measures for COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus). ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 13, 2020 6:25 pm
Murfreesboro
Chowan University extends spring break
Public/private colleges taking precautions against COVID-19
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 13, 2020 6:22 pm
News
Local K-12 schools remain open for now
State recommends that field trips be canceled
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 13, 2020 6:21 pm
News
Vidant expands restrictions for hospital visitors
Due to the spread of COVID-19 in the state of North Carolina, as well as the high number of people with other respiratory issues, Vidant ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 13, 2020 6:19 pm
Sports
ACS wins opener
AHOSKIE – Ahoskie Christian School used a four-run outburst in the bottom of the third inning to break a 1-1 tie en route to an ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 13, 2020 6:07 pm
EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT
Highway litter is a costly problem
Highway litter is ugly, spoiling an otherwise beautiful landscape, but it not just unsightly. Litter becomes a breeding ground for bacteria, disease-carrying insects and rodents, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 13, 2020 6:05 pm
Obituaries
Frances S. Baker
WINDSOR – Dr. Frances Spruill Baker, 70, a resident of Cypress Glenn Retirement Community and formerly of Bakertown Road, died Wednesday, March, 11, 2020. She ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 13, 2020 5:00 pm
Obituaries
Raymond L. Jones
COMO – Raymond Lee Jones, 85, of Como died Monday, March 9, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 13, 2020 4:58 pm
Obituaries
Mary M. Boone
GATES – Mary Morings Boone, 93, of Gates died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 13, 2020 4:57 pm
Obituaries
Marion Sessoms
AHOSKIE – Marion Sessoms, 72, of Ahoskie died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie. Funeral services will be held at 1 ...