Murfreesboro News

"Hertford County officials weren't kidding upon the announcement in late 2008 that the county's salute to its 250th birthday would be a year-long tribute.

" An armed robbery here early Wednesday morning has led to a pair of arrests. According to a report field by Hertford County Deputy Tom Helms, a call was received Wednesday from a victim who was at his residence.

" Despite tough economic times, the spirit of giving is alive and well. Last week, the floor of Southern Bank in Ahoskie resembled Christmas morning within a huge household.

" Two veteran members of the Hertford County Planning Board will continue their service.

Residents in one neighborhood are safer in their homes thanks to the Murfreesboro Fire Department.

" Local law enforcement agencies came-up empty-handed in one regard here earlier this week, but their efforts did not go unrewarded.

Despite a rough year for the nation's economy, Murfreesboro's finances are in good shape.

By Amanda VanDerBroek Published Thursday, December 10, 2009 RICH SQUARE a ' The suspect in a Sunday night home invasion has been found dead.

The Northampton County Sheriff's Office is looking for two suspects after a violent home invasion left a man injured with a gunshot wound.

Many towns in the Roanoke-Chowan area are holding Christmas parades in the coming weeks.

" Eight Virginians are behind bars in Hertford County following an incident Sunday afternoon which may have been in retaliation for last week's murder of Johnny Parker Jr.

The holiday weekend included a funeral for one family in the East, after a murder where lawmen say they don't know who is responsible.

" A team of investigators are probing a deadly shooting that occurred here Tuesday.

Details were still sketchy as of R-C News-Herald press time on Tuesday night, but it was confirmed that a Murfreesboro man was shot and killed in the late afternoon hours on Tuesday.

A man has been arrested after shots were fired at the Onyx Club. According to Northampton County Sheriff Wardie Vincent, Bryant Stephenson, 21, of 132 Charlie Powell Road, Murfreesboro, was arrested after officers responded to the Onyx Club in reference to shots being fired.

A group of students here got a close up view of the stars...without ever leaving their school.

The loudest voices on the right never tire of telling us that they are the truest patriots.

The onset of hunting season can often bring irresponsible acts of dumping of deer carcasses.

Town officials here are reviewing how to go about filling the role of mayor after the resignation of Lynn Johnson.

" After 12 years in retirement, former Hertford County Sheriff Winfred Hardy Jr.