Northampton County News

" What began as peace-keeping mission by Rich Square Police officers on Nov. 4 ended with the arrest of a teen on drug charges.

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.

Women from all over Northampton County converged here to check out the latest fashions and meet Miss North Carolina 2009.

An expression of both alarm and wonderment crossed Diamond Lee's face as a tiny chick was placed in her opened hands.

The 4-H Club Centennial Celebration continues to roll on. On Saturday, it was Northampton County 4-H Club's turn to host a celebration in honor of the organization's 100th year.

The Halifax County Sheriffa s Office arrested two people after a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.

By Amanda VanDerBroek Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald Published Saturday, October 17, 2009 Therea s no way to deny flu season is in full swing.

Options abound for the Northampton County Board of Education as the selection process for an architect to build a new high school has been narrowed down to two.

A married couple faces charges of extorting $110,000 from an elderly woman, or they threatened to let her die alone.

A married couple is due in a Northampton County court Monday on charges they extorted money from an elderly woman.

By Amanda VanDerBroek Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald Published Sunday, October 11, 2009 RICH SQUARE a ' A local couple is facing felony charges after allegedly extorting more than $100,000 from an elderly Rich Square woman.

A worker hired to install a satellite dish is facing burglary charges after he allegedly stole a flat screen television from a residence here.

A quick response by the Northampton County Sheriff's Office is being credited in the prompt arrest of a burglary suspect here.

Alton Vick found the owner of a 1984 Northampton County High School class ring after making just two phone calls.

Pardon me while I pen a little "housekeeping of the mind." For openers, congratulations to my home church, Ashley's Grove Baptist, on officially celebrating their 100th year.

What caused a fish kill here is under investigation by state environmental agencies.

Something unique is happening in the meetings of Northampton County Board of Commissioners.

In recent years, policies seeking to narrow the entrenched achievement gap between black and white students have proliferated.

Northeast Academy tennis has won three of their past four outings to vault their overall season record to 5-2. After falling to Roanoke Rapids High School 5-4, the Lady Eagles have beaten Lawrence Academy, Faith Christian School and Northampton County High School a ' East.

As part of ongoing road improvements throughout the state, NC 561 in Hertford County will see improvements.