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Construction of Mid Currituck Bridge could start in 2026
Soaring price tag for the project now put at about $1B. After years of delays, missteps and lawsuits, the Mid Currituck Bridge project appears to be finally moving toward fruition. Although there is no firm date to begin construction, with the bidding process due to begin next year, it is possible that the first steps to build what is now estimated to be a $1 billion project could occur in 2026.
17 out of 23 horses need rehabilitation after scoring low in welfare check in EC
PASQUOTANK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — Twenty-three horses were evaluated in Elizabeth City after the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office received a call concerning their welfare on Thursday. The horses were ranked on a scale of 1-9, with 1 being poor and 9 being “extremely fat”. The horses ranked an average of 1.9 by the U.S. Equine […]
City delays request to use $670K in Flora Street funds to finishing Rivershore bridge project
City leaders have delayed a plan to redirect $670,000 from state funding for flood mitigation work at Flora Street toward to the cost of replacing the Rivershore Road bridge. The move comes after a City Council discussion earlier this month about the possibility of completing both construction projects with money already on hand. Council voted July 8 to hold off on making a request to the state to reallocate $670,000...
Museum of the Albemarle: Mystery of 'Nags Head portrait' of Burr Alston endures
If you’re from around here, chances are you’ve heard the story of the “Nags Head portrait” of Theodosia Burr Alston — and how this mysterious slice of American history once ended up right here in Elizabeth City. Theodosia Burr Alston was the wife of Gov. Joseph Alston of South Carolina, and the only child of the infamous Aaron Burr, who famously killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. The tale of...
North Carolina counties see influx of unnecessary voter registrations due to misinformation
PASQUOTANK COUNTY, N.C. — As the nation moves forward in an historic election year, some North Carolina county boards of elections are fighting the spread of misinformation from among voters. "I don't know exactly how many groups are working towards this effort, but I know that we've seen an...
Steady rain, flooding a normal Thursday for Elizabeth City
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Elizabeth City saw some on-and-off showers Thursday morning, and the rainfall continued well into the afternoon and early evening. The roads are slick with steady rainfall, but the head of Pasquotank and Camden County emergency management knows this is normal. "We're we're right on the...
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