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Former Bertie High School basketball player Javion Leary (seated, center) signed his National Letter of Intent on May 12 at the school’s Media Center. Joining him were (from left) his dad, Mitchell, and his mother, Janel, along with (standing) sister, Juztice and brother, Jakoy. Leary will attend Mid Atlantic Christian University in Elizabeth City this fall. Photo by Ge...

JACKSON – Northampton County is finalizing changes in pay for the EMS department in the upcoming fiscal year.

The original proposal, however, garnered concerns from EMS employees.

County Manager Julian Phillips told the News Herald that they have since made changes to address those concerns.

During the April 20 commissioners meeting, HR Director Sierra ...

JACKSON – In April, Northampton County officials announced that industrial gas company Linde has plans to construct a facility in the county’s Commerce Park.

The details of the incentives offered by both parties were unveiled during the Board of Commissioners’ meeting on May 18.

“This gives you time to do your research and think about it,” explained Derrick Ben...

Monday, May 25 marks the annual observance of Memorial Day in the United States.

The day is set aside to honor and remember U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

The following local events are planned for Monday, May 25:

10 am at the Veterans Memorial Park in Conway.

11 am at American Legion Post 102, loc...

WINTON – Hertford County local government plans to spend more in FY 2026-27, but not in a way that increases the property tax rate.

County Manager William Shanahan Jr. presented his FY 26-27 budget message to the board of commissioners at their regularly scheduled meeting here May 18. He noted that the recommended General Fund budget, which is parallel with the guidanc...