Harrellsville
Politics
Fair closes after five days of food, fun, and community competitions
One of Chowan County’s most cherished institutions, the Chowan County Regional Fair, has finished for another year, closing on Saturday, Sept. 28 after a five-day run. Thousands attended the fair, many traveling from across northeastern North Carolina for the rides, exhibits, competitions, and outrageously good food. Figures on attendance were not available at press time, but reports from the fair indicate that ticket sales were strong and the fair was...
Letter: If Chowan board doesn't include indoor swim pool, many will vote no on bond
A wise person once said “Don’t start vast projects with half vast ideas.” What we have with the Chowan County commissioners’ bond issue is not even a half vast idea, it’s no idea at all. Commissioners have yet to publish a plan showing what specific recreational facilities will be provided with the $15 million bond. The sketch on the county’s web page is a 2007 sketch with limited untitled facilities. ...
Jacavone column: Library to host book launch, final 'Armchair' lectures
It is finally fall, and spooky season is here! While you prepare for All Hollow’s Eve and sip some pumpkin spice, join us at the Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library. We have a calendar full of exciting events celebrating the season. First, our “Armchair Traveler” series finishes off this month with some exciting speakers. On Monday at 5:30 p.m., the Edenton Tea Trolley Ladies from the Edenton Historical Commission will visit the...
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