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Highway Marker to recognize Meherrin Tribe
AHOSKIE — An American Indian tribe that settled in northeastern North Carolina soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The marker commemorating the Meherrin Tribe will be dedicated during a ceremony Saturday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m., at the Meherrin Tribal Grounds at 852 N.C. Highway 11 South, Ahoskie. The Meherrin, whose traditional name Kauwets'a·ka means "People of the Water," received formal recognition from the North...
Askewville, Kelford host fall festival events
It’s fall festival season in Bertie County. Last Saturday town and county officials attended festivals across the county in Kelford and Askewville. Kelford’s Mayor Ahmad Vaughan and his team did a tremendous job of making last Saturday a “Fun Day” for everyone attending. There were children in abundance enjoying train rides as well as bounce...
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