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Kelford Fun Day set for Saturday, Sept. 21
Kelford is coming alive on Saturday, Sept. 21 as Kelford Mayor Ahmed Vaughan and the town board present Kelford Fun Day 2024. Vaughan is excited about the return of the ‘Fun Day” event and hopes to keep it going for years to come. Vaughan has been a longtime advocate of community events. Most recently he co-chaired Bertie County’s Relay for Life event. ...
There Is power in unity
A comical anecdote by stand-up comedian Emo Phillips comprises two individuals on a bridge. One contemplates jumping, while the other attempts to discourage. The discourager inquires of the jumper, “What faith are you?” The jumper responds, “Christian.” The discourager states, “Me too.” The jumper reveals he is Protestant. The discourager states, “Me too.” The discourager...
Jesus is the Kingdom of God and He can bring it to bear
Jesus came healing, preaching and teaching. William Barclay says His healing ended men’s pain, His preaching ended their ignorance and His teaching ended their misunderstandings. I am thankful for a Savior who opens our eyes to reality we can’t see. The Kingdom He proclaimed is the ultimate reality; one must delight in its existence because it changes everything. Jesus came proclaiming the Kingdom of Heaven. In this realm, He is...
Fifteen things to do on a trip to Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem is a gem of a location for a day trip or a weekend getaway. The city is a quick two-hour drive from Raleigh with much to offer regardless of your interests. Winston-Salem was officially established in 1913, combining the historic Moravian settlement, dating back to 1766, and rising industrial center, Winston, which was founded in 1851, into the "Twin City." It has evolved to form a unique city experience...
Dance with Joy, POP hosts recital
Dance with Joy, a dance studio based out of The Place of Possibilities in Aulander, hosted a special dance recital on Saturday, Aug. 31 for a special young man. Michael Farmer is a 16-year-old with special needs — he is diagnosed as developmentally delayed with Aspergers and Autism. “Michael started asking about tap dancing back in October, so I asked Joy Early about working with him, knowing Joy is a...
MCC graduates secure jobs at Newport News shipyard
Four Martin Community College (MCC) graduates have recently been employed or are awaiting start dates at Newport News Shipyard (NNSY). Molique Dedmon and Tyshon Smallwood have already started their positions, while Jeremiah Stephenson and Semaj Smith have completed their training. Smith is scheduled to start mid-September, and Stephenson will start soon after. Dedmon, Smallwood and Stephenson earned a Welding Certificate, while Smith earned an Automotive Certificate. All four graduates attended...
Streak draws to a close: Bertie finally tops HCHS
The last time Bertie defeated Hertford County in a varsity football game, the current day Falcons either weren’t born or were wearing diapers. That streak ended here Friday night. Quarterback Tayvien Ward scored on a 71-yard scramble with 3:28 remaining as Bertie snapped a 17-year losing streak by beating the rival Bears, 28-21. Bertie’s last...
There are problems with Tyreek Hill and his treatment
I don’t know Tyreek Hill but I’ve spent some time learning about him and I don’t much like what I’ve learned. I’m a lifelong NFL and Dolphins fan and I honestly wish he didn’t play for either organization. Despite these sentiments, I still believe the way he was treated by Miami police last Sunday was wrong. He has been arrested on a few occasions and you can look into those...
School board approves use of Resource Officers
The Bertie County Board of Education addressed two important topics Tuesday evening: school safety and extracurricular activities. The school board and the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office have entered into an agreement allowing for School Resource Officers at various school buildings throughout the county. According to the agreement, the sheriff’s office will provide three sworn law enforcement officers to serve as School Resource Officers for the 2024-2025 school year. The officer...
NC teachers spend big on classroom supplies amid low pay
Classroom supplies are taking a toll on teachers in North Carolina. A new survey showed despite earning around 5 percent less than they did a decade ago, North Carolina teachers are spending the fourth-highest amount in the country on school supplies. Tamika Walker Kelly, president of the North Carolina Association of Educators, said teachers are dipping into their own pockets due to insufficient state funding for instructional materials. ...
Roanoke River State Trail fully designated
The Roanoke River State Trail (RRST) is the first North Carolina state trail to be fully designated, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced. Authorized by the General Assembly in 2021, the paddle trail begins in Roanoke Rapids and follows the river to the Albemarle Sound, extending northward to additional accesses in Chowan County. There are 15 designated access points along the approximately 215-mile scenic wilderness trail. Each state...
Edgewood Cottage Artist in Residence program highlights growing art community
BLOWING ROCK — The Artist in Residence program at The Edgewood Cottage has been Blowing Rock’s interactive art gallery for the past 16 years, and this year was no different. “I measure success by the enthusiasm of the artists,” Marketing Director Sharon Smoski said. “Creating art can be very solitary, and the artists can be surprised to discover how much they like interacting with the public.” The conclusion of the...
He was just a toad, but I still intervened
OK, so he was just a toad. But that didn't justify running him over with the lawnmower. After three panicked leaps to avoid capture, I managed to scoop up the warty fellow and flip him gently out of harm's way. And even after wiping off my hand (toads always you-know-what when you pick them up), I still felt pretty good about saving his life. ...
ECSU opens home slate with 12-9 win over Chowan
Elizabeth City State University’s Roebuck Stadium was rocking Saturday afternoon. The situation was this: With less than a minute to play, the ECSU Vikings led Chowan University by five points. The Hawks had the ball on the 1-yard line, fourth down and goal to go. A touchdown would give the visitors the lead, and probably win them the game. Then, rising up as a unit, the Viking defense accepted the...
County hires EMS Director, county clerk
Two vacant Bertie County positions critical to the day-to-day operation of the county have been filled. County Manager Juan Vaughan introduced Bertie County’s new Clerk to the Board, Joleatha Chestnutt, to the Bertie County Commissioner’s Monday evening during their regular meeting. Bertie County Register of Deeds Annie Wilson administered the Oath of Office to Chestnutt. The new clerk has been involved in municipal government since 2006. With 18 years experience...
Elections Director offers voting update to commissioners
The 2024 general election is 52 days away and, according to Bertie County Director of Elections LaToya Peele, “The general election season is upon us.” Peele made the statement Monday evening when she informed the Bertie County Commissioners of recent election developments. The sample ballots are no longer available until the Robert F. Kennedy name on the ballot debacle is settled. ...
Bread has long been a staple of every culture
Bread has been a staple of life for centuries and predates Biblical times. Every country and culture has some form of bread in their cuisine. From simple crisp cracker-like flatbreads, bread has evolved into the diverse array of savory and sweet baked goods known today. The ancient Egyptians were the first to develop leavened bread using wild yeast similar to the starters many use today. This transformed the texture of breads entirely, and the use of commercially produced yeast has made bread baking much easier. ...
David’s legacy is a spectacular one
But God removed Saul and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart. He will do everything I want him to do. - Acts 13:22 David has often been remembered only for his sins involving Bathsheba and Uriah. It was surely his worst moments. ...
Out & About: Week of Sept. 14, 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. Sept. 15 Annual Worship Service AHOSKIE — The Piney Woods Chapel...
1767 Chowan Courthouse to get preservation work thanks to $750K fed grant
The 1767 Chowan County Courthouse, North Carolina’s oldest public building, is set to get some preservation work thanks to a $750,000 National Park Service grant. U.S. Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., announced the grant on Monday. Funding for the grant comes from the third year of the National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant program, an initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The grant for the Chowan...
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