Northampton County Coverage
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Career center in Northampton hopes to attract a new generation
Northampton County leaders hope that establishing a new career center in the aging county will help attract younger people and build a stronger economy. -
Former Wake superintendent to take over Northampton district due to its 'low performance'
The State Board of Education announced Thursday that they're removing Dr. Pamela Chamblee as superintendent of Northampton County Schools. -
Northampton County leaders hope new career center will bring younger people to the area
Northampton County leaders hope a new career training center could reinvigorate the area's aging population and bring a younger generation to the rural county. -
Emergency crews responding to plane crash in Northampton County
A small plane crashed in Northampton County on Thursday night. -
Triangle company helps grocery store shine regardless of the weather
Rich Square Market is the only grocery store in the town of Rich Square. -
Wake Forest company helps save town's last grocery store
A company in Wake Forest has donated a generator to the store, making sure it never loses power. This little country store is the only grocery store in the town of Rich Square. -
Body of man found who went missing on Roanoke River
The body of a man who went missing when he fell into the Roanoke River while fishing last Sunday was recovered on Thursday morning. -
Stocking the shelves at the last grocery in town
A rural grocer says keeping his shelves stocked during the pandemic is the biggest challenge he's faced. -
Rise in COVID-19 cases at NC nursing homes, rehab centers causing alarm
Concerns are growing at the number of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, rehab centers and assisted living locations after another case was diagnosed in Fayetteville. -
Community staying strong during coronavirus outbreak at Northampton Co. rest home
Potecasi is a farm country in Northampton County that feels so far from the headlines. But it's become another dateline in the world's biggest story. -
Northampton County community coping as assisted living facility battles coronavirus
WRAL's Bryan Mims was in Northampton County where an assisted-living home has over 20 cases of coronavirus. -
Crash between vehicle, Northampton Co. bus leaves one dead
A vehicle and a Northampton County Schools bus collided in a crash Friday that killed the driver of the vehicle. Mark Boyle reports nine students are still in the hospital. -
Driver of vehicle killed after head-on crash with Northampton County activity bus
A vehicle crashed head-on with a Northampton County Schools activity bus on Friday. Nine of the children on the bus were sent to the hospital and the driver of the vehicle was killed, according to the NC State Highway Patrol. -
Northampton County town known for its name, unique sign
Most people have heard of Milwaukee, Wisc. But have you heard of Milwaukee, N.C. and its three-sided sign? Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, says in the tiny town, their pride is indicated by that sign. -
Sheriff: Northampton deputy was 'full of life'
A deputy with the Northampton County Sheriff's Office died in a crash on Wednesday night while he was on duty. -
'He died doing what he loved': Northampton deputy killed in car crash
A deputy with the Northampton County Sheriff's Office died in a crash on Wednesday night while responding to a call for help. -
Last suspect in Northampton County homicide case arrested
Northampton County officials said the last suspect in a January homicide was arrested Monday in Lee County. -
Couple shot in Northampton County
A man and a woman were shot Wednesday morning in a home outside of Gaston, authorities said. -
ALE charges three after fatal shooting at illegal bar
Three people face charges of illegal alcohol sales following a brawl and a shootout at a birthday party in Northampton County last month that left one man dead and four people wounded. -
Gunfire leaves one dead, 2 hurt at Northampton birthday party
A fight and gunfire broke out at a Northampton County birthday, leaving one person dead and two hurt.