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Published 4:42 pm Friday, September 29, 2023Taking part in Saturday’s dedication and blessing of the Safe Haven Baby Box (SHBB) were, from left, EMS Chief Stormy Butts, Pastor Kyle Truman, Chaplain Susan Westfall, SHBB CEO Monica Kelsey, and Ann and Bob Tayloe. Photo by Elaine MorganBy ANN TAYLOESpecial CorrespondentGATESVILLE – Over 50 people braved tropical storm Ophelia and gathered at Gates County Rescue & EMS Station 10 on Saturday (Sept. 23) to celebrate a historic occasion – the dedication and blessing of the 167th Safe Haven Baby Box (SHBB).This was a momentous occasion for...…Published 4:42 pm Friday, September 29, 2023Taking part in Saturday’s dedication and blessing of the Safe Haven Baby Box (SHBB) were, from left, EMS Chief Stormy Butts, Pastor Kyle Truman, Chaplain Susan Westfall, SHBB CEO Monica Kelsey, and Ann and Bob Tayloe. Photo by Elaine MorganBy ANN TAYLOESpecial CorrespondentGATESVILLE – Over 50 people braved tropical storm Ophelia and gathered at Gates County Rescue & EMS Station 10 on Saturday (Sept. 23) to celebrate a historic occasion – the dedication and blessing of the 167th Safe Haven Baby Box (SHBB).This was a momentous occasion for...WW…

Published 4:17 pm Friday, September 22, 2023Under the watchful eyes of NC Wildlife Officers and other adults, children were given instruction on how to safety fire a .22 caliber rifle as part of Hunt/Fish Day. Photo by Danny Bowman Jr.By BETTY F. JONESNews CorrespondentWINTON – It was a picture-perfect day for the young, and the young at heart, to enjoy the great outdoors.The Roanoke-Chowan Wildlife Club hosted its annual Hunt/Fish Day on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the historic Hares Millpond.Whether they were on the bank or piers, anglers of all ages showed their skills as one after another...…Published 4:17 pm Friday, September 22, 2023Under the watchful eyes of NC Wildlife Officers and other adults, children were given instruction on how to safety fire a .22 caliber rifle as part of Hunt/Fish Day. Photo by Danny Bowman Jr.By BETTY F. JONESNews CorrespondentWINTON – It was a picture-perfect day for the young, and the young at heart, to enjoy the great outdoors.The Roanoke-Chowan Wildlife Club hosted its annual Hunt/Fish Day on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the historic Hares Millpond.Whether they were on the bank or piers, anglers of all ages showed their skills as one after another...WW…

Published 11:32 am Wednesday, October 4, 2023GATESVILLE – Three men were arrested following a vehicle and foot chase near here Tuesday.Gates County Sheriff Ray Campbell identified the men as Stephen Ackerman, Kashawn Smith, and Mark Claudio.Ackerman was charged with Felony Identity Theft, Felony Possession with Intent to Sell and/or Deliver a Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Felony Maintaining a Vehicle for the Sell and/or Delivery of a Controlled Substance, and other misdemeanors.Smith was charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Sell and/or Deliver a Schedule VI Controlled...…Published 11:32 am Wednesday, October 4, 2023GATESVILLE – Three men were arrested following a vehicle and foot chase near here Tuesday.Gates County Sheriff Ray Campbell identified the men as Stephen Ackerman, Kashawn Smith, and Mark Claudio.Ackerman was charged with Felony Identity Theft, Felony Possession with Intent to Sell and/or Deliver a Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Felony Maintaining a Vehicle for the Sell and/or Delivery of a Controlled Substance, and other misdemeanors.Smith was charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Sell and/or Deliver a Schedule VI Controlled...WW…

Published 9:23 am Tuesday, October 3, 2023JACKSON – The Northampton County Board of Elections will conduct logic and accuracy (L&A) tests on Wednesday, Oct. 4 on voting systems that will be used in the upcoming municipal elections.L&A testing ensures each voting system will correctly count and tabulate each ballot cast.“We test every tabulator that will be used in the election to ensure that it is properly coded for our ballots and accurately counts votes in every contest” said Spinosa Clements, director of the Northampton County Board of Elections.The towns of Conway, Garysburg,...…Published 9:23 am Tuesday, October 3, 2023JACKSON – The Northampton County Board of Elections will conduct logic and accuracy (L&A) tests on Wednesday, Oct. 4 on voting systems that will be used in the upcoming municipal elections.L&A testing ensures each voting system will correctly count and tabulate each ballot cast.“We test every tabulator that will be used in the election to ensure that it is properly coded for our ballots and accurately counts votes in every contest” said Spinosa Clements, director of the Northampton County Board of Elections.The towns of Conway, Garysburg,...WW…