Winfall News

Seven women in Eastern North Carolina were recently arrested for allegedly using the Internet to sell sex to undercover Lenoir County Sheriff's Office detectives.

A farm combine caught fire near Winfall Tuesday, burning 10 acres of wheat before firefighters could extinguish the blaze.

Winfall actually raises tax rate The Town of Winfall passed its 2008-2009 budget last week, thinking that the tax rate had been lowered.

News North Carolina The tax rate The proposed county tax rate would drop from 67 cents per $100 valuation to 41 cents.

Lawsuit impacts Hertford budget Hertford residents will face a higher tax rate, and higher water and sewer rates, but the cost for electricity is expected to remain the same based on the proposed 08-09 budget ...

In an editorial over the weekend The Wall Street Journal points out some problems I also mentioned with Sen. via The American Mind

Statement as of 12:31 PM EDT on April 28, 2008 ... Showers and possible thunderstorms moving across the area... At 1231 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a broken line of showers and ... via WVEC

Blood drive. The Greater Albemarle Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on the bus in front of Ace Hardware in Elizabeth City, today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For info, call 1-800-GIVELIFE. ... via Daily Advance

“Winfall and their firefighters will benefit from a new truck that will protect the area and the community.”

Winfall Volunteer Fire Department is getting a new fire truck. The 1500-gallon crew cab pumper is on order and should be delivered by August. via The Daily Advance

Chief Dale Vanscoy is leaving Hertford Police Department to accept employment elsewhere. via Daily Advance

An evening of old-fashioned family fun ending with fireworks is being planned for July 4th. via Daily Advance

“The board agreed to a one year delay for the seasonal rate for large users, giving the poultry farmers time to dig wells or take some other action to provide water”

A higher seasonal water conservation rate for county water customers will go into effect with their May water bill. via Daily Advance

State transportation officials are trying to decide what to do with the historic S-bridge and the causeway leading to it. via The Daily Advance

“There are currently only two recurring African American outdoor dramas in the entire country”

A proposed multicultural center along the banks of the Perquimans River would boost tourism, as well as provide educational opportunities for area students, officials say. via Daily Advance

“I never ever had anything happen like this before.”

Investigators will try to determine today what caused a fire late Thursday afternoon that left a Perquimans County family homeless. via The Daily Advance

McBride United Methodist. Jim Tosto will speak at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at the South Mills Methodist Men's breakfast meeting. via Daily Advance

“Treasure Point 4-H Camp Re-building fund”

Coat and sweater drive. The Elizabeth City Women's Club is holding its annual Coat and Sweater Drive through Dec. via The Daily Advance

“Treasure Point 4-H Camp Re-building fund”

Libraries to close. All libraries of the East Albemarle Region Library System will be closed today through Saturday for the Thanksgiving holiday. via Daily Advance

“Treasure Point 4-H Camp Re-building fund”

Free Thanksgiving meal. Eugene and Volanda Watts of Amen Ministries will sponsor their 15th annual free Thanksgiving meal at Holy Trinity Community Church on South Road Street, Elizabeth City, today from 11:30 ... via Daily Advance