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Windsor man admits to making fake calls to Veteran's Crisis Hotline, faces prison
WINDSOR, Bertie County — A Bertie County man is facing a potential five years in prison after placing thousands of fake calls to the Veteran's Affairs Crisis Hotline over a 7-year span. Ricky Ray Ryan Jr, 31 of Windsor pled guilty today on one count of making a false...
Stifling temps stress Bertie County seniors, crops
Some say stifling, others say sweltering, but no matter how you cut the humidity, it’s hotter than anyone expected it to be in June. Temperatures hit the high mark this past week, causing havoc for farmers tending local crops, the elderly and animals throughout the area. While the thermometer reached the high 90’s, the reported heat index hit the low 100’s. Last Sunday and Wednesday were particularly hot days. Bertie...
Bertie County Schools receive 4-star review
The results are in. “Every six years, institutions like ours invite Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED, into classrooms across the organization to examine the best teaching practices in an effort to become an accredited institution. Based on rigorous research-based standards and evidence-based criteria, the Cognia External Engagement Process assesses every aspect of the institution — from policies to learning conditions for students, to determine how well the parts work together to meet the needs of every learner,” said Dr. Linda Bulluck, Executive Director of Curriculum...
Ambassadors address student hunger
While high temperatures cause temporary stress until the heat wave passes, stress caused from food insecurity and hunger could last a lifetime. The topic of daily hunger for North Carolina children was the point of discussion last week as School Meals for all NC held a forum at Bertie High School to address the matter. The two-hour event highlighted the fact 1-in-6 children in North Carolina go hungry daily. In...
Out & About: Week of June 29, 2024
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance, 109 South King St., Windsor, NC 27983, or e-mail them to bhoggard@apgenc.com. All events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday. June 30 2nd Annual Greek Sunday planned WINDSOR — The Mount...
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