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Rain, rain, rain

Sunday, August 5, was the first rain-free day in Tyrrell County in over two weeks. Rain fell in showers and thunderstorms each and every day ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 5:54 pm

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Regional freight mobility planning scheduled

What improvements can be made in hauling fresh-caught seafood from Wanchese, or just-picked string beans from Hyde County, to market? How can Lowe’s, Wal-Mart, Food ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 5:52 pm

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Hurricane relief for low-income families

Low- and moderate-income families in Tyrrell County and other North Carolina areas affected by Hurricane Matthew in October 2016 now have another avenue for housing ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 5:52 pm

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New school security features in place

A new access control system was recently installed on the Columbia Early College High School and Columbia Middle School campus as part of planned safety upgrades, ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 5:51 pm

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Safety net available to seed cotton farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on July 30 announced that seed cotton producers may apply to participate in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 5:50 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Tyrrell prison inmate charged with drug violation

The Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Office on July 31 arrested Marcus D. Williams, 33, of Salemburg, an inmate at Tyrrell Prison Work Farm at Columbia for ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 5:48 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

The Norman Smith American Legion Beach

The Norman Smith American Legion Beach building and the Albemarle Sound are visible from the cul-de-sac in Legion Woods subdivision following recent lot clearing activities. ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 5:33 pm

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Pumping Station

This pumping station at the north end of Phelps Road and a network of canals drain surface water from thousands of crop acres encircled by ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 5:05 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Alligator sewer system operational

The county sewer system is now operating in Goat Neck community, Johnny Spencer, utilities director, reported to the Tyrrell County commissioners recently. “All homes are ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, July 30, 2018 6:10 pm

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Columbia aldermen approve permit fee increase

The Columbia Board of Aldermen recently raised building permit fees an average of 7-8%. The new schedule includes: Camper $50 Single-wide $190 Double-wide $220 Triple-wide ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, July 30, 2018 6:09 pm

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