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Columns

McMahon fan, yes … XFL, no

I’ve always liked Vince McMahon…ECU grad, boisterous billionaire, owner/founder of WWE (nee WWF), entrepreneur, risk-taker; and to some folks, shaman and charlatan. With Vince, there ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Monday, February 5, 2018 10:24 am

News

From Fairbanks to the Inner Banks

WINDSOR – The Bertie County Public Library received a special book donation last week, thanks to a trip taken last fall by Bertie County Commissioner ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Thursday, February 1, 2018 10:23 am

News

Teacher housing project gains speed

WINDSOR – The Bertie County Board of Commissioners at their monthly meeting on Monday approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the teacher housing ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Monday, January 29, 2018 10:52 am

Columns

Careful that outrage doesn’t turn to pity

I saw where comedian Bill Cosby has emerged back into the public eye again after keeping a low profile following his mistrial for sexual assault ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Monday, January 29, 2018 10:50 am

News

Bertie leaders pledge support

WINDSOR – A resolution opposing proposed new hunting regulations from the state Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) was but one of four adopted by the Bertie ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Thursday, January 25, 2018 12:37 pm

News

New Bertie Public Schools Superintendent takes oath

WINDSOR –Dr. Catherine Edmonds took the oath of office as Superintendent of Bertie County Schools (BCS) on Tuesday prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 10:51 am

News

Relief efforts turn full-time

WINDSOR – Several former disaster relief workers who performed various duties across Bertie and Martin County have started 2018 on firmer footing. Some have been ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 10:50 am

Columns

Junior needs a relief driver

It’s going to seem strange in another month when “Speed-Weeks” begins. Right now, I’m wondering how a trio of NASCAR drivers are going to scratch ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Monday, January 22, 2018 10:13 am

Sports

Twice as nice

MERRY HILL – Facing each other for the second time in three days, Northeast Academy couldn’t quite pull off the sweep two times in a ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Thursday, January 18, 2018 11:16 am

News

Centenarian Salute

ST. JOHN – For 39 consecutive years, the Ahoskie Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has hosted an annual tribute to the life ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 2:01 pm

Ridgecroft

Raiders clip Lady Rams

AHOSKIE – In all her years of coaching in Ridgecroft School’s gym, Pungo Christian girls basketball coach Melanie Sawyer had not won on that unfriendly ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 1:44 pm

Ahoskie

FEMA visits former flood area

AHOSKIE – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Assistance Program recently visited the Ahoskie Creek Park Recreational Complex for a visit and tour according ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Monday, January 15, 2018 11:09 am

Columns

So long, TarAggie, you left a good mark

Rod Broadway officially retired as head football coach at North Carolina A&T State University this week, and with no apologies, even to soon-to-be NC Sports ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Monday, January 15, 2018 11:04 am

Columns

Mo’ money, mo’ money, but why not me?

Just what I needed to start my New Year off wrong. Unless it happened in the last few hours, nobody I know – or nobody, ... Read more

by Gene Motley, Monday, January 8, 2018 10:53 am

News Main

Political pioneer steps down

Linda Blackburn served Ahoskie town government for 14 years Read more

by Gene Motley, Thursday, December 28, 2017 9:00 am

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