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Put a 'spring' in your step with good nutrition
The Beta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International (DKG), a society for women educators from Bertie, Gates, Hertford, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington counties, enjoyed learning how to put a “Spring” in their steps with good nutrition — both for the body and the mind — on April 13, at Chowan University (CU) in Murfreesboro. With 23 members and one guest in attendance, Chapter President Dr. Phyllis Broughton (Martin) recognized member Dr. Mary Earp (Hertford), faculty member at CU, who presented a timely and educational...
Childhood passion leads to career at Red Wolf Center
COLUMBIA — Tales of Tasmanian tigers led Katerina Ramos down the rabbit hole to the Red Wolf Center at the Pocosin National Wildlife Refuge in Tyrrell County. One could say it was puppy love. Ramos is the red wolf educator and program outreach coordinator at the Red Wolf Center. The passion she exudes for endangered species is instantly contagious. ...
Nearly 600 attend Master Gardeners Spring Garden Show
Nearly 600 gardening enthusiasts and others seeking tips on how to become one attended last weekend’s 12th annual Albemarle Master Gardener Spring Garden Show. Master Gardeners from Chowan, Perquimans and Gates counties collaborated on the event, attracting 27 vendors to the Perquimans County Recreation Center in Hertford. Vendors displayed everything from plants and garden art pieces to jewelry and baked goods like the pickled quail eggs from Southern Dreams Farms...
2024 Dare Nights at The Lost Colony
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PAL to host SilverArts, Wassink, Weekley exhibits
The Perquimans Arts League is currently displaying artworks by senior citizen artists from Perquimans and area counties in its annual SilverArts exhibit. The exhibit, which continues on display at the PAL Gallery through April 29, is a program coordinated by the Albemarle Commission’s Area Agency on Aging and, according to a PAL press release, is “a celebration of the creative expression of seniors in North Carolina.” Works by artists from...
'And that's the way they started': 40 students take part in 'Addams Family'
Two hours before their first live performance of the comedy, “The Addams Family,” Perquimans County High School students were roaming the stage and aisles of the school auditorium assembling props, applying makeup and assisting one another with costumes. Grace Jones, the high school’s theater teacher, said participation in “The Addams Family,” which students performed at the school on March 27-28, was very good. “There are 40 students involved and that...
Lottery funds to pay for $37K in audio upgrades at PCHS
Perquimans County Schools plans to use nearly $37,000 in N.C. Education Lottery funds to pay for audio improvements to the auditorium and gym at Perquimans County High School. Superintendent Tanya Turner and Assistant Superintendent James Bunch appeared before the Perquimans Board of Commissioners on March 4 requesting the board’s approval to use the $36,848.16 from the county’s Public School Building Repair and Renovation Fund to pay for the improvements. According...
Albemarle Neighbor: Binnicker, Master Gardeners gear up for Spring Garden Show
If picking up gardening tips and browsing nurseries and flower shops is your thing, Kellie Binnicker encourages you to attend next month’s Albemarle Master Gardener Spring Garden Show in Hertford. “There’s something for everyone,” says Binnicker of the free annual flower and garden show sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Chowan, Gates and Perquimans counties. This year’s show will be held Saturday, April 27 at the Perquimans County Recreation Center...
Albemarle Neighbor: Binnicker, Master Gardeners gear up for Spring Garden Show
If picking up gardening tips and browsing nurseries and flower shops is your thing, Kellie Binnicker encourages you to attend next month’s Albemarle Master Gardener Spring Garden Show in Hertford. “There’s something for everyone,” says Binnicker of the free annual flower and garden show sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Chowan, Gates and Perquimans counties. This year’s show will be held Saturday, April 27 at the Perquimans County Recreation Center...
PAL to host art activities, events for all ages in March
The Perquimans Arts League in Hertford will host a number of art activities, events and exhibits for all ages and art interests in March. Activities will include Saturday Sessions for Adults, After School Art, a workshop at the Perquimans County Center for Active Living, youth art featured in the main gallery, the start of a new watercolor series, and an African American Quilt Trunk Show at the Perquimans County Library. ...
'All I want for Christmas': Kids write letters to Santa
Editor’s note: Just in time for Christmas, the following are letters to Santa written by kindergarten, first- and second-grade students in the Perquimans County Schools. Jonathan White’s 2nd Grade ClassDear Santa, I wish for a PS5, and I wish for a cat and I want a monster truck. I want some new clothes and food set and some money please. Love, ...
Staff congratulate Sawyer on 35th anniversary with museum
Lynette Sawyer had just ushered 113 Perquimans County elementary school students out the front door of Museum of the Albemarle and was headed back to her corner office by the carpentry shop. It was another unpredictable day in the three-decade career of MOA’s longest-serving employee. “That’s why I stayed for 35 years; every day it’s something different,” she said. Officially Sawyer is an “AV (audio-visual) curator designer” at the museum....
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