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Williamston's Carolina Stampede draws huge crowd
It seems only appropriate that a music festival would attract a record crowd. The 28th Annual Carolina Stampede Music Fest, the event formerly known as the Carolina Country Stampede, attracted more visitors this year than most of the event’s previous 27 years. Focusing on the what has become one of the Stampede’s main attractions, an extensive line-up of 10 great bands and musicians, covering a variety of music genres, the...
Aces' ground game too much for Panthers in 33-21 win
EDENTON — John Holmes High School is clear about its intentions on the football field. The Aces run the ball out of a triple option offense, and they do it very well. The Aces amassed 383 yards on the ground Friday night against Northeastern Coastal Conference rival Pasquotank County High School en route to a 33-21 victory over the Panthers. The win at home evened the Aces' overall record at 3-3 and moved them into 3rd place in the NCC at 2-1. The Panthers fell...
SouthWest Edgecombe's homecoming game with North Pitt postponed due to safety concerns
Friday's Week 7 football game between North Pitt and SouthWest Edgecombe has been postponed due to safety concerns. According to SouthWest Edgecombe High School, the decision was made at the advice of the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. However, the school said there was no threat to the school itself. Anyone...
Northeastern blanks Hertford County 62-0 on the road
AHOSKIE — The Northeastern High School Eagles pitched their second consecutive shutout Friday, blanking the Hertford County Bears on the road 62-0. The win, coming on the heels of Northeastern's 41-0 shutout of the John Holmes High School Aces last week, improved the Eagles' overall record to 6-0 and 3-0 in the Northeastern Coastal Conference, which they now lead. The Bears fell to 1-5 and 0-3 in the NCC. The...
Papercraft Panorama opens at Bertie Arts Council
Last week’s Bertie Arts Council opening of “Papercraft Panorama” attracted a crowd of wide-eyed onlookers attempting to decipher where minuscule pieces of paper meet and meld to form fish, a bear and, in one frame, a mermaid. Those who have been practicing the fold of an Origami rabbit, may want to stop in the Bertie County Arts Council. Papercraft Panorama is the work of paper artists creating works from scraps...
Rotary Club sets fundraising record with golf tourney
The 26th Annual Williamston Noon Rotary Club Golf Tournament once again broke the club’s money raising record The net profit of $16,455 broke previous tournament revenue. Roanoke Country Club played host to the 92 linksmen teeing up for the yearly event. This year 23 foursomes competed for the number one spot, with each player contributing...
Sitterson chosen as Educator of Excellence
Marisa Sitterson, Martin County Schools’ 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, will represent the district as the 2024 Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence. On Nov. 14, Sitterson and selected candidates from across the state will be recognized during the annual Exceptional Children’s Conference. Sitterson, who serves students at South Creek Middle School, began her career in education as a school bus driver and teacher assistant in 2005. ...
Farley promises 'customer-centered approach' for NC Labor Department
EDENTON — Luke Farley is a candidate with a recognition problem. Most candidates for political office need help with name recognition, but Farley worries more that many voters will cast a ballot for North Carolina Labor commissioner on Nov. 5 without knowing what the state Department of Labor does. Farley, a Republican, smiles at the thought of most people’s idea of what a labor commissioner does. Probably one of the...
Commission's 2nd annual Run to Remember set for Nov. 2
EDENTON — The Albemarle Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host the second annual Run to Remember 5K and Fun Run next month. The event, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2, in downtown Edenton, is designed to honor and remember those in the region living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and to provide support for their caregivers. According to the Hertford-based Albemarle Commission, an estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and...
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