Ahoskie News

Government, at any level, is supposed to be open and honest with the best interests of the citizens are the forefront.

" Thanks to the kind heart of an Ahoskie man, six young puppies will live to see another day.

AHOSKIE a ' A wastewater spill here Wednesday resulted in approximately 200,000 gallons of sewage finding its way into the Ahoskie Creek.

" One veteran Ahoskie Town Councilman lost his bid for reelection during Tuesday's municipal election.

By Amanda VanDerBroek Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald Published Thursday, October 29, 2009 AHOSKIE a ' It was hard to distinguish what was more colorful a ' the wide array of bright clothing worn by Native Americans or the equally as breathtaking fall foliage in the background.

The 4-H Club Centennial Celebration continues to roll on. On Saturday, it was Northampton County 4-H Club's turn to host a celebration in honor of the organization's 100th year.

Police are asking for you help finding an Ahoskie man suspected of a shooting. Twenty-eight year-old Talametrius Spruill is wanted for a shooting Friday evening in Ahoskie, according to the Virginian Pilot.

" Plans for the Ahoskie Creek Recreational Complex have hit a financial snag. On Thursday, members of the Ahoskie Town Council were briefed on the issue during the resumption of their meeting recessed from Oct.

" The Ahoskie Police Department is seeking a suspect involved in a shooting here Friday evening.

" One person was severely injured in a three-vehicle crash near here Monday afternoon.

East Carolina University has named three sites for dental clinics as part of a plan to increase access to dental care for North Carolinians.

AHOSKIE a ' A portion of NC 561 east of Ahoskie is closed to thru traffic due to a house fire.

By Amanda VanDerBroek Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald Published Saturday, October 17, 2009 Therea s no way to deny flu season is in full swing.

" A challenger has surfaced for the center seat on the Ahoskie Town Council. Donald Kim Kirkland has launched a write-in campaign for the office of mayor, this according to Shelia Privott, director of the Hertford County Board of Elections.

In Tuesday's edition , it was reported that Donald Kim Kirkland admitted to having a criminal record - " a misdemeanor charge in South Carolina in 1988 and a trespassing charge in North Carolina in 1992.

" The town of Ahoskie responded to questions from some of its corporate citizens here Tuesday.

" A man known for his drive and passion for the people of Hertford County was honored here Saturday night.

Members of the Surry County 4-H Council arrange some of the 1,525 items collected by local 4-H'ers for a food drive.

A Civil War soldier whose remains were found in a battlefield grave last spring was reburied Saturday by admirers who knew neither his name nor even what side he fought on.

" Following months of debate between Hertford County government and Town of Murfreesboro officials, an agreement has been reached in regards to placing a county EMS vehicle in the town.