Williamston-Martin County, NC Village

08/03/2025

After alleging Barnes Farming Corp. and its president, the late Johnny Barnes, were responsible for "willful" workplace safety violations at its Nash County farm which resulted in the Sept. 5,

08/03/2025

The Tar River
Near Tarboro, Edgecombe County, NC
August 1, 2025

08/02/2025

08/02/2025

Kick off the school year with fellowship, fun, and a whole lot of COLOR!
Games, music, color war, and a powerful reminder that we’re clothed in Christ! 🙌

📅 August 16, 2025
📍 Williamston Memorial Baptist Church
🎟️ Free to attend – just bring friends & white/light clothes you don’t mind getting messy!

Let’s have fun, get colorful, and start this year rooted in JESUS!

08/02/2025

Martin General Hospital approves letter of intent from ECU Health
by: Jackson Saylor, Alex Harper

WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Martin General Hospital is one step closer to opening its doors after forming the partnership with ECU Health almost two years ago.

County officials have unanimously voted to approve the letter of intent presented by ECU Health, which aims to create a rural emergency hospital.

Mayor Tina Brown is excited to see what this process brings to her community. “When we have emergencies and things like that, people are being transported a half hour or 45 minutes out,” Mayor Brown said. “So we’re going to bring in the hospital back here, will definitely, again, be an asset to the town.”

This letter of intent is non-binding and is not a contract. More steps are needed to reach a definitive agreement.

In a joint statement from ECU Health and Martin County, they said, “While the non-binding letter of intent represents an important milestone, there are many complex rural health care challenges that must be solved to make the proposed rural health care model a reality in Martin County. These challenges include navigating new federal health care legislation as well as securing vital public funding needed to build a long-term, sustainable regional system of care.”

WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Martin General Hospital is one step closer to opening its doors after forming the partnership with ECU Health almost two years ago. County officials have unanimousl…

08/02/2025

Build in the School in the Shape of a W -- each grade have a Wing in the W--

Martin County Schools hold vision meeting on new high school building

By Charlene Richards

WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WITN) - A major investment for Martin County is in the works, with Martin County Schools beginning the process of constructing a brand-new high school building.

A $62 million needs-based grant was awarded to Martin County Schools by the state last year.

On Thursday evening, a vision meeting was held by the district for parents and school leaders to provide input and ideas.

“We are absolutely elated to be building the new Martin County High School,” Superintendent Michelle White said. “We’ve worked so hard over the last several years to expand our curricular program, to offer more enrichment and extra curricular activities, and this high school is the next step in giving our children and our entire community the education that they deserve.”

Parents and school leaders voiced the need for accessibility for students, safety measures and more storage.

Project leaders say the school will be constructed on the current campus, with plans to keep existing spaces like the gym, auditorium and athletic fields.

They say the goal is to start construction next summer, with doors opening by 2028.

Christy Stevens, a parent who’s daughter will soon be on her way to high school says she’s looking forward to the development.

“I’m super excited,” she said. “For her to be given this opportunity to go to a brand-new high school with brand new things and the all up-to-date and top-of-the-line stuff, we’re thrilled.”

Superintendent Michelle White says the investment comes at a critical time; with a need for an updated high school building, and after losing the county’s only hospital.

She says the new building is a push to ensure that essential services are up to date with community needs.

“This grant is going to be a zero match,” White said. “The county commissioners do not have to contribute to this which will allow them to focus on restoring our hospital, while we’re ensuring the best educational opportunity for the children of Martin County.”

With discussion underway for an updated elementary school as well, officials say this is only the beginning of a long-term plan to give students a welcoming and accessible environment they deserve.

Project leaders say next steps are site surveys and a design presentation to the board of education.

More input meetings will be held, leaders say.

For more information the construction of the new Martin County High School, you can visit the Martin County Schools website

The new high school building will be made possible through a $62 million needs based grant from the state.

07/31/2025

Miriam Myrnie Peel Perry, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born to Noah Riddick Peel and Caddie Peele Peel on February 13, 1930. Known for her kindness, dedication and gentle manner, Myrnie was a loved and loving

07/31/2025

If you're a rising 9th grader at MCHS, we'd love to see you on August 12 for a student orientation!

07/31/2025

Plates will be ready at 11:00.

07/31/2025

High School Football practice started across the State Today and we are lucky to have two Power Houses right here in Martin County!

Sending our Thoughts and Prayers to all the Young Men and Coaches as They battle this Heat!!!!! We want to step up and help the Bears and the Gators.

We ask Yall Help Us Help our Local Teams! We are offering a Gator Bait Take Home and a Bear Pack Take Home!!!!

Each meal includes 1 Whole Chicken 1 lb of BBQ 2 Sides Hush Puppies 6 Sausage Dogs and a Gallon of Tea for $49.00!!!!!!

For each Gator Deal You order We will Donate $5 to the Gators and for each Bear Pack you order we will Donate $5 to the Bears!!!!!

Shop Local and Help Us Support Our Local Athletes!!!!!!

See Y'all at Shaw's !!!!

07/30/2025

Tarboro, Northeastern are on top of HSOT's preseason 252 football rankings. Martin County ranked #11 in the 252 Pre Season Poll.

Kamerin Mcdowell-Moore (2) of Tarboro. Tarboro defeated Corvian Community in the 1A state championship on December 21, 2024

HighSchoolOT has released its preseason football rankings for the 252 area code.

Our 252 area code consists of these counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Vance, Warren, Washington, and Wilson.

Defending N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A state champion Tarboro is the No. 1 team in the preseason rankings.

252 Area Rankings (Current)
1. Tarboro (14-1)
2. Northeastern (15-1)
3. Kinston (9-5)
4. Northern Nash (10-1)
5. Southern Nash (9-3)
6. New Bern (9-3)
7. Havelock (12-2)
8. J.H. Rose (5-9)
9. Rocky Mount (7-5)
10. Wilson Prep (12-2)
11. Martin County (8-4)
12. West Craven (6-7)
13. Greene Central (7-5)
14. Ayden-Grifton (8-5)
15. Holmes (7-5)

HighSchoolOT's 252 Top 15 ranks the best high school football teams in eastern and northeastern North Carolina.