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Revaluation process continues, faces challenges
Even though Martin County has been actively advertising for a new tax assessor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of former assessor Melissa Phillips in August, no applications have been received. “There are a number of counties looking for assessors or tax administrators and a lot of the retired folks or folks in the industry have been snapped up with private companies handling revaluations,” said Interim Martin County Manager Ben Eisner. “The assessor should not impact the revaluation process. I am in regular...
Sitterson chosen as Educator of Excellence
Marisa Sitterson, Martin County Schools’ 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, will represent the district as the 2024 Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence. On Nov. 14, Sitterson and selected candidates from across the state will be recognized during the annual Exceptional Children’s Conference. Sitterson, who serves students at South Creek Middle School, began her career in education as a school bus driver and teacher assistant in 2005. ...
General Assembly allocated $5.5M grant
Bertie County Emergency Service Director John Rawls had good news for the Bertie County Commissioners last week when he outlined the process for new county fire trucks, equipment and facilities. Rawls was referring to the $5.5 million grant allocated by the N.C. General Assembly to expand emergency services in the county. “The intent of the grant was to expand the emergency response capabilities, increase fire suppression and technical rescue support,...
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