WINDSOR – Remote learning will continue for Bertie County Schools students through the third quarter of the 2020-21 school year, which began Jan. 6 and runs through March 11.
News Stories
Thursday, January 14, 2021
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Five new judges have been officially installed to sit on the bench at the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
RALEIGH – Bertie County’s newest state senator received committee assignments for her first term late last week.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
WASHINGTON — A majority of the U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results — a speech that was followed by a mob of his supporters storming the U.S. Capitol. The House vote o…
The Bertie Ledger-Advance – a historic newspaper dating all the way back to the 1800s – recently stepped into a new adventure.
Sports Stories
Thursday, January 14, 2021
CHAPEL HILL – Changes came in the second draft of the N.C. High School Athletic Association conferences this afternoon (Thursday).
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State University reported it has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases associated with its athletics department.
MURFREESBORO – For the first time under Coach Brett Vincent, the Chowan Men's Basketball team picked up a win against Barton. It was the first time since December 5, 2006 the Hawks defeated the Bulldogs falling in their last nine attempts.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Just when I was starting to dream big about my team, I got a reality check. If you have a favorite college football team not named Alabama, Ohio State or Clemson, then you might need the same reality check.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
East Carolina’s baseball season is scheduled to begin Feb. 19, and ECU coach Cliff Godwin said he hasn’t thought much about how long it has been since his team’s last game.


Opinion Stories
Monday, January 11, 2021
My pastor, LuAnn Charlton, led the drive-in worship in the church parking lot. Her scripture was Psalm 51, but she focused on one sentence in the chapter: “Create in me a clean heart, oh God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
Sunday, January 10, 2021
The other night we were watching television and I hear a promo for “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
Friday, January 08, 2021
Without consulting “the Google” or any other resource answer these questions. What are the three branches of government? How many justices serve on the US Supreme Court? What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution? How many voting members are there in the US Congress? Name at…
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
I usually start my columns with a relatable story from my past, but in this case, I can say there has been nothing comparable to this past year.
Monday, December 28, 2020
Fans of action movies probably have a favorite superhero. Maybe you are old school and are drawn to the classic Superman who always came to the rescue right on time or more modern movie heroes and heroines.
Feature Stories
Thursday, January 14, 2021
On December 12, 2020 Holly Springs United Methodist Church, Vernon United Methodist Church and All God’s Children United Methodist Church gathered at the Place of Possibilities.
The year 2020 is now in our rearview mirror.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
“The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. And he sent out his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding feast and they were unwilling to come.” — Matthew 22:2-3
Readers who have been long time fans of of television sitcoms will immediately recall “Sanford and Son.” This extremely popular program which debuted on today’s date, Jan. 14, in 1972 and retained its popularity all six of its years in prime time was actually based on the British TV show “St…
Monday, January 11, 2021
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance, P.O. Box 69, Windsor, NC 27983, or e-mail them to twhite@ncweeklies.com. All events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday.