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Winter weather warning issued for Tri-County
The National Weather Service has updated the winter storm alert to a warning for Vance, Granville and Warren counties.
Acclaimed essayist and Raleigh native David Sedaris uses dark humor to get through life's curveballs and outright ridiculous circumstances, many involving his quirky family.
Woodland crimes net six arrests
By Amanda VanDerBroek Published Thursday, December 3, 2009 WOODLAND a ' From his very first day on the job, Woodland Police Chief Jesse Stevens has been busy.
Official: NC offshore oil potential is overstated
The theme of this year's N.C. Beach, Inlet and Waterway Association annual meeting is common sense.
Weather causes little damage in R-C
A nora easter brought heavy rain and strong wind to the Roanoke-Chowan region - knocking over trees, power lines and causing flooding.
Incumbents, write-in's win in Northampton
By Amanda VanDerBroek Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald Published Thursday, November 5, 2009 The unofficial municipal election results for Northampton County have write-in candidates taking an uncontested council seat in two towns.
Tornado turns heads at exhibit
Over 100 people stood outside the Tornado Exhibit on an overcast Friday morning for the buildinga s dedication ceremony celebrating the city of Hamleta s railroad heritage.
More than 1,200 Lenoir students affected by asthma
Asthma, the most common chronic disorder in childhood, currently affects an estimated 6.7 million children under the age of 18 nationwide, according to the American Lung Association.
Dangerous surf a concern as Danny weakens
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. Danny weakened to a tropical depression early Saturday but was still expected to produce a second straight weekend of dangerous surf along the East Coast.
Joys of the vine: tomatoes and wine
If you are reading this, I feel your pain. It likely means that you are, as I am, spending August in North Carolina, and despite whatever sins we may have committed, this punishment is both cruel and undue.
Click photos to enlarge and learn more. In 1870 a railroad ran from Wilmington, N.C., to the Pee Dee River and then on to Charlotte.
By now, it's almost type-casting: Tori Amos puts out a new album called "Abnormally Attracted to Sin" , and it's not bad but it's not great, either.
The lead singer of The Connells makes songs about trucks and bubbles now, too.
Doug MacMillan has spent most of his musical life as the lead singer for The Connells, the Raleigh rock band that toured and played throughout the '80s and '90s and had some major success in Europe.
" Another senior civil servant is stepping off center stage. Windsor Commissioner O. Wint Hale has announced his intention not to seek reelection for his seat on the town board.
Three arrested in home invasion
" For an 84-year-old Seaboard woman and her two granddaughters, Life Alert perhaps saved their lives.
Published: Friday, June 19, 2009 at 10:44 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, June 19, 2009 at 10:44 p.m. Cooperative Bank got its start in a dark economic period for the nation - the Great Depression.
Rockingham takes over ownership of depot
The Richmond County Historical Society has turned over ita s stake in the old Rockingham train depot to the City of Rockingham.
By Amanda VanDerBroek Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald Published Saturday, June 13, 2009 A line of thunderstorms ripped through the Roanoke-Chowan region Tuesday afternoon, leaving nearly an inch of rainfall and some damage throughout the area.
Railroad museum to hold walk-through Monday
An Honor Board has been posted at the new location for the National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame on East Hamlet Avenue, Hamlet.