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MEDITATING Sylvia Hughes says to search for the truth to set you free. Page B4 SMALLTOWNGIRL Leslie Beachboard says she misses toys in the floor. Page A4 FOURTH&LONG David Friedman discusses the return of the NFL. Page B1 SCAN ME Volume 123: No. 36 Bertie Ledger-Advance ^ THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 16,2021 980 S. Academy St. Ahoskie,NC 27910 MASTERS Heating & Air Conditioning 252209.0223 O Askewville • Aulander • Colerain • Kelford • Lewiston Woodville • Merry Hill • Powellsville • Roxobe! • Windsor Catalytic converter theft concerns THADD WHITE Group Editor Catalytic converters con tinue to be stolen at an alarming rate nationwide. And, according to Bertie County Sheriff John Holley, that rate is high locally as well. “It has become a problem throughout the nation, and, yes, here in Bertie County too,” Sheriff Holley said. “We have made several arrests, but there are still issues and people need to be careful.” Catalytic converters have become in high demand due to the devices containing trace amounts of platinum, palladium and rhodium. They are stolen and sold for high dollar amounts. “People need to take care to make sure the catalytic converters aren’t stolen from their vehicles,” Sheriff Holley said. “A few simple steps can at least make it more difficult for would be thieves.” Sheriff Holley’s first bit of advice is to park vehicles in well-lit areas. “If you park a car in a well- lit place, it will be hard for someone to get under the vehicle without being seen,” he explained. The sheriff also indicated it was a good idea to park ve hicles with plenty of space See THEFT, A5 New mayor named Cordon selected asL-W mayor LESLIE BEACHBOARD Managing Editor LEWISTON WOODVILLE - There is a new mayor in town. ers unanimously voted that Mayor Pro-Tempo- re Chris Cordon would transition into the posi tion as mayor. This change occurred because the previous mayor, James Pugh, re signed from his position last month. According to Cordon, Pugh sent hfs resigna tion in a letter to the board on Aug, 5. He See MAYOR, A5 ANDRE' ALFHtU / Bertie Ledger-Advance In the last year or so, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a damper on local high school sports. There are some schools in the state that are finally getting the opportunity to participate in the fall sports program. Above, Lawrence Academy’s Addie Phelps returns a volley in a match against John A. Flolmes. Complete coverage on page B1. Family Day fun Fun Day is set for this weekend BRANDICE HOGGARD Staff Writer ASKEWVILLE - Fun Day in Askewville is tak ing place this Saturday Sept. 18. Plan the family’s day with a lot of fun filled activities. Askewville Fun Day will consist of yard sales, vendors, bounce houses for chil dren, crafts, food and entertainment. RT Johnson Band, along with the Stedfast Quartet will be perform ing live at Askewville Fun Day for entertain ment. The events for the day will begin at differ ent times. The yard sale will be open at 7:30 a.m. Fol lowing the yard sale opening the vendors will open at 9 a.m. The live entertainment See DAY, A5 COVID-19 cases are still high throughout county LESLIE BEACHBOARD Managing Editor WINDSOR - COVID-19 is still a challenge. Albemarle Regional Health Services (ARHS) issued its current regional COVID-19 In this edition — update on Friday, Sept. 10. The updates are released on Friday each week, showing the updated information on vaccines, active cases and facility outbreaks. The re port includes Bertie County. According to the report. there have been 2,169 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 for the county, with 2,038 of those cases considered recovered. There were 184 active COVID-19 cases re ported. Sadly, there have been 47 deaths. As of press time, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) COVID-19 Dash board for Monday, Sept. 13 shows the current overall case count for the county at 2,169 cases. That is an in crease of 48 cases since the Sept. 10 report. The ARHS report reported four new COVID-19 related deaths within the region. See COVID-19, A5 Church & Faith B4 Classified B5 Opinion..... A4 Out & About A2 Sports. B1 C Good MotMNG, WiNDSOt Thank you for subscribing! Find us on Facebook 11711 35906 6 Bertie Sbiinty ti snr w^t te iwiiN. wiiiis PMit swks iid pit auMintims AGRICULTURE * I-
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