Warren Record

The Warren Record is a local newspaper based in Warrenton, North Carolina, catering to the residents of Warren County. This publication has been in operation since 1896, making it a long-standing source of news for the community. It is owned by Womack Publishing Company.

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County commissioners asked for direction in handling grievances against volunteers

1 week ago | warrenrecord.com | Luci Weldon

During its May 14 work session, Warren County administration asked the Board of County Commissioners for guidance in how to handle grievances against county volunteers. County Board Chair Angelena Kearney-Dunlap told board members that county administration had received a grievance and brought it before the board “for information and consensus” because there is not a specific policy concerning grievances against volunteers.
All three local high schools will hold graduations this weekend

1 week ago | warrenrecord.com | Luci Weldon

All three high schools in Warren County will conduct commencement exercises this weekend to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2025. Warren Early College High School and Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School will hold their graduations on Friday evening. Warren County High School will conclude the local graduation weekend a ceremony on Saturday morning.
State Rep.Pierce visits Warren County for Town Hall Meeting

1 week ago | warrenrecord.com | Luci Weldon

State. Rep. Rodney D. Pierce visited Warren County on Monday night as part of a series of Town Hall Meetings he is conducting in the counties that make up House District 27: Warren, Halifax and Northampton. Pierce told his audience that having Town Hall Meetings is important because elected officials must be accountable to their constituents, and because not everyone can travel to the Legislative Building in Raleigh to meet with him there.
Proposed county budget sets tax rate at 59.5 cents per $100 valuation

1 week ago | warrenrecord.com | Luci Weldon

The proposed county budget for fiscal year 2025-26 sets the tax rate at 59.5 cents per $100 valuation. Warren County Manager Crystal Smith and Interim Finance Officer Charles Murray presented the proposed budget during the Board of County Commissioners’ budget work session on May 14. Budget overviewIn providing her budget message, Smith explained that revaluation has had a significant impact on the county’s tax base.
Shearin credits ‘village’ for support as he operates Warrenton barbershop

1 week ago | warrenrecord.com | Luci Weldon

On Tuesday morning, a ribbon-cutting ceremony provided the official welcome for barber Stephen Shearin and his business, Village Barbershop, in downtown Warrenton. For Shearin, the word “village” in the name carries special significance as it reflects the support and guidance he has received over the years from instructors, fellow barbers, family and friends as he moved along his career path. “It takes a village to make a business,” he said. “It’s not just me.
Horizon Solar announces Office Warming for Warrenton location

2 weeks ago | warrenrecord.com | Luci Weldon

Horizon Solar will hold an Office Warming for its Warrenton location at 130 N. Main St., Warrenton, on Tuesday, May 20, from 3-6 p.m.The event will introduce Neil Robertson and Josephine Schall, who will be serving as local representatives, to the community. In addition, the event will allow the public to meet the people of TED Renewables, Horizon Solar’s development team.
Proposed budget sets tax rate at 60 cents per $100 valuation

2 weeks ago | warrenrecord.com | Luci Weldon

The proposed Warrenton budget for fiscal year 2025-26 sets the tax rate at 60 cents per $100 valuation. However this tax rate reflects a 12-cent increase over what is considered the revenue neutral rate following the recent countywide property revaluation. As Warrenton Town Administrator Robert Davie presented the proposed budget during Monday’s meeting of the Town Board of Commissioners, he said that increasing costs in many areas continue to impact the town budget.
Nielsen settles into her role as county’s first tourism manager

2 weeks ago | warrenrecord.com | Luci Weldon

Cherie Nielsen’s career previously took her to the local area as manager of the Welcome Center in Warren County. Earlier this spring, she returned to Warren County, this time as its first dedicated tourism manager. The Warren County Tourism Development Authority, in partnership with Warren County Community and Economic Development, hired Nielsen in March. Her position is fully funded through the county’s occupancy tax, which went into effect on July 1, 2024.
County manager to present proposed budget tonight

2 weeks ago | warrenrecord.com | Luci Weldon

Warren County Manager Crystal Smith will present the proposed county budget for fiscal year 2025-26 during the Warren County Board of Commissioners’ budget work session tonight (Wednesday). The budget work session will begin at 6 p.m. at the Warren County Armory Civic Center, located at 501 US Hwy. 158 Business East, Warrenton.
Billing services company shutdown impacts county, Warrenton customers

2 weeks ago | warrenrecord.com | Luci Weldon

Warren County and the Town of Warrenton are taking action after the company that handles their water and sewer billing services shut down unexpectedly. Warren County government released a statement Monday afternoon that it received sudden notification that its printing partner, PMSI, had ceased operations. The county also provided a release on social media that said that notification of the shutdown came on Monday morning.