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11 hours ago by Cal Bryant.
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Riding another wave of pain at the pump
If you feel a pinch in your pocket, most likely it’s another round of price hikes….from groceries, to fast food, and to the gas pump. ... Read more
‘The very pineapple of politeness’ and other ways to mess around with words
There’s no doubt that English is a very strange language. That’s due, mostly, to the language’s history of development over hundreds of years. We’ve borrowed ... Read more
Slowing down USPS service isn’t a good plan
The 90’s television series “Stargate SG-1” tells the story of a secret military facility, run by the United States Air Force, which sends teams to ... Read more
Bertie County School Principals serve as champions for our children
To the Editor: Every day in Bertie County, principals head to work, thinking of one thing: the success of their students. Principals are champions for ... Read more
We’ve all lost a friend in the Bow-tie man
He’s been called a grand gentleman of the South. Other lifestyle accolades include honesty, fairness, generous, and always entertaining. But to many, he’s simply known ... Read more
There’s no limit to how many foods you can put “on a stick”
It’s almost that time of the year again. I’m not talking about harvest season (already well underway) or the holiday season (still technically not here ... Read more
It’s still not too late to do the right thing
A couple of weeks ago while waiting for the kickoff of the Pasquotank at Hertford County football game in Ahoskie, I was chatting with Eddie ... Read more
Speak up and find balance: suggestions for college students
Now that October is here, students are getting close to being halfway through this first semester of the school year. My school days are well ... Read more
History-making access to state & local government records now within reach
By Sandy Hurley and Bill Moss Long a priority of North Carolina newspapers on behalf of the state’s citizens, improved access to public employee personnel ... Read more
Let’s do our part to save the next “Gabby”
Like millions of individuals, I’ve been captivated by the Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito story. Most every major news network has been on top of this story ... Read more
Spotting the signs announcing the official arrival of Fall
The first day of autumn (or fall, if you prefer to call it by its simpler name) is marked by the Autumnal Equinox every year. ... Read more
Partial data was used to compare Bertie DSS salaries
To the Editor: Despite your very encouraging headline “Bertie DSS Employees Make More” (News Herald, Sept. 3), we in the Bertie County Department of Social ... Read more
It’s going to be a bad day when…..
We all have had our fair share of bad days. Normally, people can tell early in the morning if their day is heading in the ... Read more
Graveyard of Empires
To the Editor: Per the New York Times (NYT), the British, over an 80-year period, fought three wars in Afghanistan, occupying or controlling the country ... Read more
Back to School Bash was a great success
To the Editor: The Ahoskie Community and Youth Academy, located at the Ahoskie Recreation Center, would like to thank each and every one that came ... Read more