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Education advocate succumbs
A man who spent his life farming, but made a lasting impact on education in Bertie County has ...
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Get your pets vaccinated
Bertie County Sheriff Greg Atkins sent out a plea through this publication and others in the region Monday: ...
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Norfolk airport leaves much to be desired
This is a continuation of last week’s column. You remember: the one about how airlines have found lots ...
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Some ‘news’ to lighten your day
As a writer and journalist (I assure you I use that term loosely), I have always been and ...
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Wastewater could benefit farmers
With advances within the treatment of wastewater, can it be filtered to the point of reuse for human ...
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Bertie elementary scores improve
Early data released last week to the Bertie County Board of Education revealed improving test scores within the ...
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‘I just refused to waste what I learned’
The trials and tribulations that come with life are only negative when you let them be.
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Frederes named HCHS hoops coach
Last week Charles Simmons announced the appointment of Justin Frederes to the position of Head Girl’s Basketball Coach. ...
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Mayfield’s ‘circus’ ride continues
The hole created, either for Jeremy Mayfield or by Jeremy Mayfield, is getting awfully deep. Too deep to ...
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Show up prepared to represent
Elected officials have a responsibility to be prepared to conduct business when they gather for a meeting.
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The future of airline fee structures
It was interesting last week to see how many of you identified with my wife’s distress over having ...
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Hick burger and other odd ball signs
We’ve all seen those signs that make us laugh, whether it be a billboard promoting an unusual tagline ...
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APD office dedication, July 20
Nine months later, Ahoskie bids welcome to a new addition to the town’s family.
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Changing of the Guard
A surprise change led to a historic moment for the Bertie County Board of Education Thursday night.
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