Askewville News

It is once again filing time for municipal elections in North Carolina. Elections offices in Bertie, Hertford and Northampton counties will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day, but will reopen Monday morning when filing will officially begin.

I had a blast from my past Tuesday night. For only about the third time in the last 20 years, I went to the Eastern North Carolina Assemblies of God camp meeting on Cooper Hill Road in Windsor.

" A program that has been one of the most successful in Bertie County celebrated here Thursday.

" Do you know an outstanding citizen of Bertie County? If you do, the Windsor-Bertie County Chamber of Commerce is seeking your input.

This team captured the North Carolina Division championship for Junior Bible Quiz representing Askewville Assembly of God.

" Bertie County Schools' Superintendent Dr. Chip Zullinger officially presented the district's local funding request to the Bertie County Commissioners here Monday morning.

" Hundreds turned out for the first-ever Askewville Family Fest here Saturday. The day began with what many believe to be the first parade ever hosted by the small central Bertie County town.

" Family and friends have an opportunity to spend time getting acquainted here Saturday.

" Oak City will soon be providing help to Lewiston Woodville. On Monday evening, Lewiston Woodville Fire Chief Larry Mizelle appeared before the Bertie County Commissioners asking for their approval of a mutual aid agreement between Lewiston Woodville and Oak City.

REPUBLICAN a ' A Bertie County family lost their home to fire Saturday. The Lewiston Woodville Fire Department was dispatched to a home on the corner of Charles Taylor Road and Republican Road near this ...

" Education is changing in Bertie County and it's beginning at the earliest age.

" More than a year's worth of work will soon come to fruition to the benefit of some homeowners in Bertie County.

" On Monday, the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame elected two new members as being some of the best of all time.