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An Isle of Wight County sheriff’s deputy accused of driving drunk on patrol has been suspended and charged. The Sheriff’s Office arrested one of its own, Deputy Preston Saul, during the early-morning hours of July 16 after a fellow deputy on nighttime patrol said in court filings he’d discovered 29-year-old Saul, a resident of Gates […]

Staff will be working July 22-24 and available by phone or email The post Superior Court trial closes Gates County Administrative offices appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.

Robert Lee Knight, 70, son of the late Joseph Lee Knight and Gracie Goodman Knight, was born on Nov. 24, 1953, in Gates County, North Carolina. He departed his life Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his residence. Robert was enlisted into the United States Air Force for 24 years and 16 days. He worked as an Aircrafts Maintenance Craftsman while in the military. He owned a 1977 Roadrunner which he cherished and kept in impeccable condition. Robert leaves to cherish his memory, his former spouse, Cleo R. Knight of Sumter; two sons, Gregory Knight of Sumter and Michael Knight of Charlotte, North Carolina; one daughter, Jalicia Knight of Columbia; two grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers.

Heat index values of 106 to 111 degrees expected The post RC area under Excessive Heat Warning appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.

Welcome to the weekend! Showers and pop up t-storms are once again in the forecast for Saturday. Once we get to Sunday, hotter, but drier weather returns. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible at any point on Saturday across our entire area. If you have outdoor plans, expect rain at some point. Rainfall amounts will be heavy in the t-storms that pop up. Saturday after 4pm we could see more widespread heavy rain. We will see highs in the 80s, but it will feel like the 90s at times.

GATES COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — A flash flood warning was issued for Gates County on Thursday in light of the heavy rain. The National Weather Service issued the warning until around 5 p.m. Photos sent in showed flooding in the area.

Event set for July 13-14; admission is free The post Beaver Lake to host State Water Ski Championships appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.

A Gates County native is coming back to Eastern North Carolina to share his coaching expertise at the high school level. Antonio O. Davis has been named as the boy’s basketball coach for Martin County High School. Davis has 20 years of head coaching experience and 32 years overall coaching at the collegiate level. Known...

The Obici Healthcare Foundation recently announced the recipients of its new Obici Healthcare Foundation Career Pathways Scholarship. Created in partnership with both the Obici Foundation and the Suffolk Foundation, the scholarship was created to support Suffolk, Gates County, NC and Western Tidewater area students planning to pursue a career in a healthcare-related field and intend […] The post Obici Healthcare Foundation recognizes joint student scholarship recipients appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.

A Gates County native is coming back to Eastern North Carolina to share his coaching expertise at the high school level. Antonio O. Davis has been named as the boy’s basketball coach for Martin County High School. Davis has 20 years of head coaching experience and 32 years overall coaching at the collegiate level. Known...

Local government employees to receive 5 percent pay raise The post Gates County approves new budget appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.

Annie Margaret Rountree, 76, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Elizabeth City Health & Rehabilitation. A lifelong resident of Gates County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Walter and Annie Margaret Felton Rountree. Miss Rountree attended grammar grades and high school in both Gates and Chowan counties. She completed her Bachelor's Degree at East Carolina University (ECU) in 1969 and her Master's Degree in Education, also from ECU, in 1970. She was a retired vocational counselor with the Gates County School System. In recent years, because of her pride in education, she thoroughly enjoyed showing off her 1970 ECU class ring and admiring its beauty. A member of Zion United Methodist Church, she cherished fellowship with her community and church family. She also enjoyed membership in the Gates County Historical Society, the Betsy Dowdy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the George Durant Chapter of the 17th Century Colonial Dames. Among her large extended family, survivors include cousins, Myrtle Felton Etheridge, Carolyn Rountree Eaton, Joe Edge Felton, and Walter S. "Shep" Felton; and many dear friends from her years in education, singing in various church programs, and her lifelong involvement in her community. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 29th, at 2:00 p.m. in Zion United Methodist Church and will be conducted by her pastor, The Rev. Mark Cannon, and former pastor, The Rev. Dr. Tracy Clayton Sexton. Friends and family may visit for a time of fellowship in the church social hall immediately following the service. The burial, beside her parents, at Eure Christian Church Cemetery, will follow the reception, and the graveside rites will be conducted by Pastor Wade Bennett of Eure Christian. Memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite church or charity. Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 304 Main Street, Gatesville, is assisting with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.