Michael Ritchason resigned as pastor of a Peoria church after being charged with distributing harmful materials to a minor.

BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office concluded a sexual assault investigation that was reported in June of 2025, leading to a local pastor’s arrest. James Clifton Watford, ...

Pastor spoke candidly on Tuesday with Local 12 on the five-year anniversary of his arrest. “I believe that I deserve mercy,” said Pastor. “And that mercy in the form of a pardon is very important to ...

BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. — A former Bertie County pastor has been arrested for alleged sexual abuse of children. The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office received the initial report in June 2025 accusing 77-year ...