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Tyrrell commissioners authorize lawsuit against prescription opiate distributors

The Tyrrell County Board of Commissioners recently declared opiod abuse a public nuisance, which must be abated, and they authorized the county attorney to join ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, June 25, 2018 8:02 pm

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Trooper struck by motorcycle after wounding driver

State Highway Patrol Trooper B. P. Daniel and a motorcyclist were hospitalized after an incident in Tyrrell County on June 2, SHP 1st Sgt. Michael ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, June 25, 2018 8:01 pm

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Tyrrell schools summer activities begin 

Columbia High School conducted its 98th Annual Commencement on June 8 when 40 students received their high school diplomas, reported Dr. Travis Twiford, interim superintendent, ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, June 25, 2018 7:58 pm

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State elections office can’t find Elliott’s protest appeal in sheriff’s race

Joey Elliott said June 16 that he appealed the county board of elections’ finding of no probable cause on his protest of the Tyrrell County ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, June 25, 2018 7:57 pm

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Soil-water board election filing period open

The filing period for two seats on the board of supervisors for the Tyrrell County Soil & Water Conservation District is open until noon on July 6, Debbie ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, June 25, 2018 7:56 pm

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Tyrrell may benefit from rural broadband funding

The North Carolina General Assembly recently appropriated $10 million to encourage expansion of high-speed internet access that could help Tyrrell County’s economy, education and health ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, June 25, 2018 7:56 pm

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Public invited to comment on proposed transportation projects

Through July 9, North Carolinians can weigh in on which regional and local transportation projects should be top priorities in the State Transportation Improvement Program –- ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, June 25, 2018 7:55 pm

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Players pray for stricken umpire

The Tyrrell Mets were hosting the Mattamuskeet Farm Bureau U12 baseball team June 5 when umpire Travis Spruill complained of chest pains and became unable ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, June 25, 2018 7:54 pm

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Opioid overdose hospital visits down in May

The NC Division of Public Health reported 451 opioid overdose hospital emergency department visits in May compared with 484 in May 2017, the second consecutive ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, June 25, 2018 7:51 pm

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Two hurricane-damaged homes in Tyrrell may get aid by August

The North Carolina Division of Emergency Management on June 15 announced that 64 homeowners soon will receive $8.5 million to acquire, elevate or reconstruct homes ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Monday, June 25, 2018 7:17 pm

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