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Columns

From one Mean Gene to another…RIP

He didn’t wear those tight wrestling shorts, showing off six-pack abs, ripped ‘guns’, or even folds of flabby fat, if you prefer. In fact, he ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Monday, January 7, 2019 11:48 am

Sports

Raiders, Eagles split

HOBGOOD – Northeast Academy and Hobgood Academy split a pair of varsity basketball games here Wednesday night. In the girl’s contest, despite an early first ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Monday, January 7, 2019 11:47 am

Sports

Lady Jags roll in opener

AHOSKIE – They may have been a fill-in, but they did a good job of filling up. Northampton County High’s girls basketball team were a ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 11:22 am

Bertie

Bertie ladies race to finals

AHOSKIE – Reports of their demise are very premature. After losing out to Plymouth (now consolidated with Creswell to become Washington County ) High School ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 11:21 am

Bertie

Falcon boys, girls teams in Classic Final

AHOSKIE – Bertie High-Northeastern High boys basketball games are usually close affairs. Thursday’s semi-final of the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald Holiday Classic may have been a first: ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 11:20 am

Columns

I resolve, even if I can’t remember

Two days to go. That’s all you have left in 2018 because come Tuesday, another New Year will be upon us. Do you have your ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 11:14 am

Aulander

Breaking the silence

AULANDER – Imagine you’re a 13-year old about to enter middle school/junior high right on the periphery of embarking on some of the best years ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 10:50 am

Ahoskie

What’s old is new

AHOSKIE – They’re a faithful lot, when they get a call, they go. And that’s what Theo Mitchell did for 38 years with the Ahoskie ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 10:48 am

Columns

What list did I make….naughty or nice?

Responsibility, I believe, accrues through privilege.                 – Noam Chomsky   If you read this column last week (and a quick catch-up for those who didn’t), ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Saturday, December 22, 2018 11:08 am

News

One step closer

WINDSOR – Members of the Bertie County Board of County Commissioners met last week with architect firm MHA Works of Greenville for an update on ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:22 am

Ridgecroft

Rams sweep Northeast

LASKER – Ridgecroft School swept all four games against bitter Tarheel Independent Conference rival Northeast Academy here Friday night. Both the girls and boys junior ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:16 am

Columns

‘Tis the season for mixed emotions

It’s only a week-plus before Christmas (depending on when you’re reading this). And just as it’s never too early to do your shopping or decorating, ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Monday, December 17, 2018 10:46 am

News

Fire destroys pet sanctuary

POWELLSVILLE – An aging farm barn used to house cat pens along with feed hay was completely destroyed in a mid-afternoon blaze here on Monday. ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 11:29 am

News

School board and commissioners spar over new elementary school

WINTON – In 2019, Ahoskie Elementary School will turn 60 years old. Despite the school’s legacy and its character, there are those who hope it ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 11:27 am

News

Trent chosen to lead Bertie Commissioners

WINDSOR – In addition to welcoming junior teen student members of the county’s Board of Commissioners, the duly elected adult members also were sworn in ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:59 am

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