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HCPS students honored for academics
Hertford County Public Schools has announced its Honor Roll students for the first, nine weeks grading period of the 2020-21 academic year. Bearfield Primary ... Read more
2 months ago by Contributor.
Northampton County Schools opens Kindergarten registration
Kindergarten registration has started at all three public elementary schools in Northampton County. A Kindergarten enrollment packet is available on the district website, www.northampton.k12.nc.us, under ... Read more
9 months ago by Contributor.
Cole earns Gates Cambridge scholarship
CHAPEL HILL – Yasemin Cole, a UNC School of Medicine student with local ties to the Roanoke-Chowan area, is among the 28 individuals chosen nationwide ... Read more
11 months ago by Staff Reports.
SRO reveals the ‘Comfort Zone’ at West Bertie Elementary school
By Amanda Bunch Bertie County Schools LEWISTON — After the Christmas Program at West Bertie Elementary School’s parent night, just before winter break, a vision ... Read more
1 year ago by Contributor.
Bertie Alumni Association awards annual scholarships
Organization is planning a 50th reunion for BHS graduates, 1969-2019 Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Ridgecroft senior commits to Nucor Technical Academy
AHOSKIE – Shelton M. Batts, a graduating senior at Ridgecroft School, was selected to attend the Nucor Technical Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Batts recently signed ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Conflict Resolution Teen Court takes their “show” on the road
Outlaw named “Best Trial Attorney” and “Best Prosecuting Attorney” Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Basnight, Freeman accepted into Step Up to STEM program
WINDSOR – Two Bertie County students will spend one week this summer enriching their lives. Jahkia Basnight and Timya Freeman were among the 150 youths ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Local student wins History Day competition
MURFREESBORO – In March, Chowan University hosted the Regional History Day competition. The competition welcomed contestants from CS Brown High School STEM, Central Middle School, ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
National Beta Club Week celebrated
AHOSKIE – The Hertford County High School Senior BETA Club kicked off its celebration of National BETA Week with a proclamation from the Hertford County ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Local high school seniors travel to annual College Fair
WASHINGTON, DC – A group of area high school students traveled with MAP Community Development Corporation (MAPCDC) to the 17th annual Historically Black College & ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Copeland returns to Barton
Bertie coach takes part in Girls and Women in Sports Day Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Education Commentary
As state superintendent of North Carolina’s public schools, I often hear from other leaders that standardized tests help hold students, teachers, and schools accountable. Accountability ... Read more
2 years ago by Crystal Outlaw.
Dr. Smallwood to headline Rouson Memorial Lecture
MURFREESBORO - Dr. Arwin D. Smallwood will headline the Chowan University Reverend George T. and Luvenia B. Rouson Memorial Lecture at 11 a.m. on Feb. ... Read more
2 years ago by Contributor.

‘Escape’ into education
GATESVILLE – This past November, students from the Central Middle School AIG program traveled to Escape Room Virginia Beach for a chance to truly test ... Read more