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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...
'Feeling the Love Tonight': Holmes students present 'Lion King Jr.'
Drama and music students from John A. Holmes High School wowed audiences with three performances of “The Lion King Jr.” last weekend. The student actors presented a strong performance that highlighted their singing, dancing, and costume design talents. The “Lion King Jr.” performances May 16-18 came during a difficult moment for the high school’s drama program. In April, wrecking crews demolished the high school campus’s auditorium and much of the...
Jacavone column: Shepard-Pruden Library to kick off Summer Reading Program
Summer is almost here! The weather keeps getting warmer, and schools will be letting out soon. At the Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library, we are ready for our Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” as everything is based on exploration and adventure. Starting on June 18 and continuing through Aug. 13, the library will host special programs four days per week. Our major program of the...
Vinyl Nights: Couple recognized for promoting tourism with old records
EDENTON — The Edenton-Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a 10-year tradition of music and pleasant company by presenting an award to Eddie and Melissa Fields for their work promoting local tourism. The award, presented at the annual Chamber banquet last month, recognized the Fields’ work establishing Vinyl Night at the Edenton Bay Trading Company owned by Malcolm and Debbie King. The Fields’ weekly platter-spinning parties have attracted locals and tourists...
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. ...
Novelist Alexander discusses life of Black biz woman Josephine N. Leary
ELIZABETH CITY — Novelist Kianna Alexander discussed Chowan County real estate owner Josephine N. Leary’s life at Museum of the Albemarle’s “History for Lunch” program on Wednesday, May 8. Alexander’s “Carolina Built” is a novel that’s based on actual events from Leary’s “remarkable life,” she told audience members. Josephine Napolean Leary lived from April 1856 to March 1923 and her life was “marked by so many different ups and downs”...
What's Up: Author to discuss Edenton biz woman Leary at History for Lunch
SUNDAY Albemarle Chorale The Albemarle Chorale will present “A Woman’s Voice: Music by Women” at First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth City at 4 p.m. The program will showcase music written by women spanning the years from classical to contemporary. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. MONDAY ...
Vinyl Nights: Couple recognized for promoting tourism with old records
The Edenton-Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a 10-year tradition of music and pleasant company by presenting an award to Eddie and Melissa Fields for their work promoting local tourism. The award, presented at the annual Chamber banquet last month, recognized the Fields’ work establishing Vinyl Night at the Edenton Bay Trading Company owned by Malcolm and Debbie King. The Fields’ weekly platter-spinning parties have attracted locals and tourists alike, many...
Cupola House's Easels in Gardens draws 3 dozen artists
Ticket-holders to last week’s Easels in the Garden not only got to tour 12 of Edenton’s most beautiful gardens, they also were able to watch some three dozen artists painting their interpretations of Edenton in the spring. Easels in the Garden attendees paid to visit the gardens, discuss them with docents, and watch artists at work. Painters in several media were on hand to answer questions about their art. The gardens were open for six hours on Friday, April 26, and two hours on Saturday,...
Rockin the streets: Boogie on Broad draws hundreds to downtown
Several hundred music fans gathered on Edenton’s blocked-off Broad Street Friday, April 26, for Boogie on Broad, an evening of live music, family amusement for the kids, and vendors offering craft beers and wine. Vendors catered to children with face painting and toy balloons, while other vendors served craft beers and wine by the glass. Boogie on Broad was the first of four summer concerts arranged by Destination Downtown Edenton,...
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