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Nixon wears a lot of hats, and each one is important
Jonathan Nixon is a Perquimans County civil servant whom few people ever have the chance to meet face to face. Most of the time, the work of his office does not affect daily life for county residents. But when it does, Perquimans County Emergency Services and its work are as important as anything can get. Nixon’s role includes not just coordinating the work of Perquimans’ first responders and essential volunteers...
Museum of the Albemarle: Edenton port attacked by Loyalists in American Revolution
Celebrations of the United States’ 250th birthday have already started to gear up in North Carolina, with an event recognizing the Halifax Resolves occurring just last month in Halifax County. While no major Revolutionary War battles happened in this corner of North Carolina (in fact very few happened in the state at all), there were still plenty of smaller interesting occurrences during America’s struggle for independence, many of which shed light on the region’s maritime heritage. ...
Perquimans OKs liquor-by-the-drink vote for Nov. ballot
HERTFORD — Perquimans County voters will decide this fall whether mixed drinks can be sold countywide. County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to place a liquor-by-the-drink referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot. County Manager Frank Heath read the resolution authorizing the referendum before commissioners voted to approve it. It will now be up to county voters to decide whether mixed alcoholic beverages can be sold countywide. ...
‘Share It With 9’: Landspout, not a tornado, spotted in Tyrrell County
A landspout was spotted over in Tyrrell County by a WNCT-TV viewer on Wednesday. This video was sent to us by Kearaion White with North Bay Farms through our “Share It With 9” page at WNCT.com. The National Weather Service confirmed that it was not a tornado.
Area workforce soared by nearly 800 in March; jobless claims fell by 29
Nearly 30 fewer people filed for unemployment benefits in the six-county area in March than did in February, while the number of people either joining or rejoining the area workforce soared by nearly 800. The result was a slight decrease in the six-county unemployment rate to 3.6%, a tenth of a point better than North Carolina’s average rate in March. The N.C. Department of Commerce released county unemployment data Wednesday...
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,...
🚧 Update on Pea Ridge Road Maintenance and Detour Information in Washington County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in North Carolina. Washington County Maintenance is currently engaged in a crossline replacement project on Pea Ridge Road. During this time, travelers who typically use SR 1303 will need to adjust their routes. The recommended detour is to proceed on Davenport Forks Road, then transition to Jones White Road, and finally connect with NC 94. Those coming from NC 32 should stay on NC 32 until reaching NC 94, then take Jones White Road, followed by Davenport Forks Road to continue their journey. Motorists are advised to plan for these changes accordingly and allow additional travel time to reach their destinations. This update aims to assist the public in navigating around the maintenance zone with ease and ensure safety for all road users.
Edenton must pay electric supplier additional $715K
The town of Edenton must pay its electric supplier $715,020 over the next two years because of higher-than-anticipated energy costs in 2022. The city of Elizabeth City and the town of Hertford also must pay the N.C. Eastern Municipal Power Agency almost $2.1 million and $168,139, respectively, because of those added costs. That’s because NCEMPA, which is the electric supplier for the three municipalities, has an agreement with Duke Energy...
Board discusses steps for putting rec bond referendum on ballot
EDENTON — Chowan commissioners last week discussed the steps for putting a bond referendum before county voters this fall that, if approved, would finance up to $35 million in recreation improvements. The April 19 meeting, which covered only the financial aspects of the referendum, provided a first glimpse of the proposal commissioners plan to place on the county ballot in the November general election. The county is considering two possible amounts for a bond referendum: one package for $20 million and another for $35 million. ...
Edenton to host Boogie on Broad tonight
TODAYRed Cross blood drive The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Albemarle Area Association of Realtors’ main room at 426 McArthur Drive, Elizabeth City. Second primary Early voting continues for the May 14 Republican second primary for lieutenant governor and state auditor. Only voters registered...
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