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Mobile home development increases

Six mobile homes were set up in Tyrrell County during the last half of 2018, Joie Spencer, inspections director, has reported. That figure is five ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, January 28, 2019 1:39 pm

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Most property owners paid tax before penalties began

Property owners paid the Tyrrell County tax collector more than $1.51 million in December, Syliva Brickhouse, tax administrator, has reported. The largest amount, $1,385,309, was ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, January 28, 2019 1:38 pm

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A new term

Tyrrell County Commissioner Nina Griswell began another four-year term on Dec. 3. She was named to succeed Leroy Spivey on the Trillium Health Resources board, ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, January 28, 2019 1:37 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Food stamps issued early due to government shutdown

Food and Nutrition Services clients (food stamp recipients) were notified last week that their February benefits were to be “loaded to your EBT card on ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:39 pm

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Manteo man charged as drug dealer

Josiah Creef, age 20, of Manteo was arrested in Columbia on Dec. 26 and charged as a drug dealer, Sheriff Kevin Sawyer reported. Deputies with ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:36 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

26th annual M.L. King celebration held

A small by hardy group celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday in Columbia on Jan. 21. The theme was “Keeping the dream of unity, ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:34 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Pittsboro man charged with drug violations in Columbia

Ronald Darren Coburn, 30, of Pittsboro was arrested in Columbia on Dec. 26 and charged with two felonious and four misdemeanor drug violations, Sheriff Kevin ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:34 pm

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Power outage sends darkness across Tyrrell County

A power outage on Jan. 15 plunged Columbia and Tyrrell County into darkness when the temperature was 35 degrees. At one location west of Columbia ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:33 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Southern Albermarle Association discuss name to the Oregon Inlet bridge

The Southern Albemarle Association on Jan. 17 unanimously endorsed a proposal to name the new Oregon Inlet bridge in honor of long-time former state senator ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:32 pm

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Sheriff reports 2018 activities to aldermen

Sheriff Kevin Sawyer reported to the Columbia Board of Aldermen on Jan. 7 that sheriff’s officers responded to 7,552 law enforcement calls or complaints in ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:30 pm

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