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Primary election day is Tuesday, Mar. 3

Tyrrell County has 2,215 registered voters, according to Emily Hodges, elections director. Below is a breakdown of those individuals by political party affiliation: Democratic, 1,173, ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1:23 pm

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Second Amendment sanctuary issue heats up

Resolutions from three counties on the subject of the Second Amendment were sent to Tyrrell County commissioners before their Feb. 4 meeting. The Second Amendment ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1:23 pm

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Tyrrell Elementary School seeks volunteers for Read Across America Week

A child’s ability to read has a direct effect on his or her future success. “Reading with your child helps to increase their vocabulary and ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1:22 pm

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Columbia’s tax collections lag behind last year’s

Property owners inside the town of Columbia, as a group, are lagging behind last year in paying their town taxes, Rhett White, town manager, reported ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:59 pm

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Commissioners increase Tyrrell subdivision lot sizes

The Tyrrell County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 4 redefined a minor residential subdivision and increased the minimum lots sizes in all residential subdivisions. No ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:59 pm

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Governor honors Supt. Holley

Governor Roy Cooper on Feb. 11 honored Black History Month by recognizing African American education leaders from across the state for their many accomplishments. Among ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:58 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Tyrrell schools closed Feb. 14 to investigate threat

Tyrrell County Schools were closed Feb. 14 after an online threat was received the previous day. The threat did not materialize, but school authorities shut ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:56 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Columbia Lions Club recognized for service

Three members of the Columbia Lions Club were recognized for length of service at their meeting earlier this week. Pictured, left to right, are Lion ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:51 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Remembering MIA

At the American Legion’s Valentine’s Dinner at Norman Smith Legion Beach at Columbia on Feb. 10, a special table was set to remember comrades who ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:38 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Toxic effect of rising mercury levels

Yener Ulus, a fourth-year PhD student at UNC-Greensboro, who grew up in Arsuz, Turkey, explained to Columbia aldermen on Feb. 3 about the toxic effects ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:26 pm

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