It’s been a while, so this week I’m diving into the wordplay section of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary website to see what interesting histories and linguistic oddities we can learn more about.

AHOSKIE – Ahoskie American Legion Post 102 will sponsor a golf tournament on Thursday, May 20 at Beechwood Country Club. The event – Superball format – begins at 9 a.m. and will be followed by lunch ...

AHOSKIE - Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) recognized nursing faculty member Annette Thompson, BSN, RN, with the ...

Roanoke-Chowan Community College honored its 2026 Associate Degree Nursing graduates during a pinning ceremony April 30 at ...

New high school scheduled to open in October ...

Hundreds turn out for the final public walkthrough at Buckland ...

And by now he’s smiling because there are no rainouts in Heaven where all games are played under bright, blue skies. Cal Bryant is the Editor of Roanoke-Chowan Publications. Contact him at ...

After a discussion with members of the public about the benefits of economic development, the Northampton Board of ...

The juvenile has been charged with one count of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. He has been transported to a juvenile detention facility where he will await his court date. No ...

HOPE MILLS – Gloria Theressa Pierce Walter, 77, of Hope Mills, formerly of Hertford County, died April 26, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville. Funeral services will be held at 12 ...