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2024 United States Presidential Election

As it is within the political arena, each and every vote counts. The votes are in for the “Best of the Roanoke-Chowan” contest for 2024. The results showed some extremely close races. It was so close in the voting for Best Auto Repair that there was a tie for first place while the runner-up was only two votes shy of making it a three-way tie. The difference between first and second place in the Best Athletic Trainer category was two votes. Ditto…

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Razor close races found in ‘Best of the R-C’ Contest - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

MURFREESBORO – They migrated from the Ohio River Valley prior to their first interaction with European settlers in what is present-day Emporia, VA. They joined with the Tuscarora and Nottoway tribes to occupy lands of northeastern North Carolina and southside Virginia. Some eventually traveled north to New York with the Tuscarora while others sought refuge in local/regional swamps. And even though they were forced to abandon their reservation ne…

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Marking the spot - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

GATESVILLE – A proposal to increase the minimum starting salary for certified deputies of the Gates County Sheriff’s Office has been approved. The Gates County Board of Commissioners, at their regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 18, voted unanimously to increase the annual salary for a certified deputy to $45,000. The previous starting salary was $36,914 annually. Prior to making their decision, County Manager Scott Sauer briefed the commission…

Salaries increase for Gates County deputies - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

By Catherine Vickers University Relations MURFREESBORO – Chowan University announces its Distinguished Alumni and Community Service recipients for 2024. James Elliott Moore, Angie Felton Salernoo, Nicola J. Khoury, Christopher J. Moore and Vaughn Edward Byrd will be honored as Distinguished Alumni. Grace Graham Brown, Alton W. Parker, Jr. and Mark Elton Parker are Outstanding Community Service recipients. All were honored during Homecoming weeke…

Chowan University announces Distinguished Alumni and Community Service recipients - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

COLERAIN – A local man is behind bars, held on a one million dollar bond following his arrest on narcotics and weapon charges here yesterday (Wednesday). A large quantity of illegal drugs along with $11,865 in cash and a pistol were taken Wednesday from a residence in Colerain where one man was arrested. Contributed Photo Adrain Jones, 39, of Colerain following an extensive investigation into illegal narcotics distribution in that area. The Down…

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Colerain man held under $1 million bond - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

In the wake of the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene as it moved through western North Carolina last weekend, local organizations are already mobilizing to help out however they can. Roanoke Cooperative has sent eight employees to assist with power restoration efforts in the Blue Ridge service area, which covers Boone and surrounding communities. Those employees include Line Technician Supervisor Jamie Elliott, Fleet Operations Coordin…

Help is on the way - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

GARYSBURG – After more than 50 years as a barber, George M. Jerman, Sr. is retiring, and he’s also handing over his school – Jerman’s Institute of Barbering and Cosmetic Arts (JIBCA) – to his son, Dr. G. Marshall Jerman, Jr., who also worked there as an instructor. To celebrate the occasion, the Jerman family sent off their last class of students in style. A graduation ceremony was held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Something Different in Garysburg, …

Like father…like son - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders urged North Carolinians today (Thursday) to prepare for life-threatening flooding as well as high winds, tornadoes and heavy rain as Hurricane Helene passes through the state. Helene is expected to bring tropical storm force winds, damaging debris flows and river flooding through Saturday. The heaviest rainfall is expected across the North Carolina mountains and foothills, with total rainfall amoun…

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Governor warns of Hurricane Helene impacts on North Carolina - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

ROANOKE RAPIDS —The North Carolina Land for Tomorrow Coalition has recognized State House Representative Michael Wray as a 2024 North Carolina Land and Water Champion. Wray represents District 27 (Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties) in the North Carolina House of Representatives. “Thank you, Representative Wray, for your leadership on conservation issues in our state,” said Piedmont Land Conservancy Executive Director Kevin Redding, who ch…

Wray receives award as a Land and Water Champion - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

Voters who wish to cast their ballots early can do so beginning on Thursday, Oct. 17 and will continue through Saturday, Nov. 2. During the early voting period, voters can cast their ballot at any early voting site within their county of residence. As in previous elections and primaries, photo ID is required for all voters. Additionally, eligible local residents who are not already registered to vote can still do so during the early voting perio…

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Early voting opens Thursday - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

ECU Health, ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital and Access East have partnered together to continue the work of the Access East Health Assist Uninsured Network. Health Assist is a network of community-based organizations and clinical providers working to increase access to primary care, specialty care and supportive services for the uninsured and underinsured. Due to Medicaid expansion, there are now residents who a…

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