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Town purchases former plant site for affordable housing
The town of Edenton has purchased 11.6 acres as part of a plan to provide affordable housing in the community. The land, located at 262 Coke Avenue, is the site of the former Chowan Veneer plant, which was demolished in 2007. The purchase has been a goal of the Edenton Chowan Educational Foundation, which is better known for its work supporting teachers and school activities. However, Edenton Public Information Officer...
Town purchases former plant site for affordable housing
EDENTON — The town of Edenton has purchased 11.6 acres as part of a plan to provide affordable housing in the community. The land, located at 262 Coke Avenue, is the site of the former Chowan Veneer plant, which was demolished in 2007. The purchase has been a goal of the Edenton Chowan Educational Foundation, which is better known for its work supporting teachers and school activities. However, Edenton Public...
Causey rejects homeowner rate increase
Martin County homeowners concerned about a substantial homeowner insurance rate hike received a reprieve last week after N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey denied the rate hike requested by the North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB). Causey subsequently set a hearing for Oct. 7. In January, the NCRB filed a homeowners insurance rate increase request with the North Carolina Department of Insurance. The Rate Bureau asked for an average statewide increase in...
Substantial rate increase possible for homeowners
Bertie County homeowners and renters could be facing a substantial insurance rate hike if the North Carolina Rate Bureau has it’s way. The proposed county increase will be among the highest rates in the state. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Friday, Jan. 5, the North Carolina Rate Bureau filed a homeowners insurance rate increase request with the North Carolina Department of Insurance. The Rate Bureau is asking for an average statewide increase in homeowners’ insurance rates of 42.2 percent. The bureau also requested...
Substantial rate increase possible for homeowners
Martin County homeowners may be facing a substantial homeowner insurance rate hike if the North Carolina Rate Bureau has its way. The proposed county increase will be among the highest rates in the state. While the increase will affect homeowners, Martin County renters could also see an eventual increase in monthly rental fees. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Friday, Jan. 5, the North Carolina Rate Bureau filed a...
Board of Education backs affordable housing in county, re-elects board leadership
The Edenton-Chowan Board of Education met earlier this month to consider approval of financing for the John A. Holmes High School construction, opening the final door to start demolishing the old high school building and begin construction of a new facility on the site. Approval from the N.C. Local Government Commission was necessary because high subcontractor bids forced the price tag for the project to rise from $75 million to $85 million. The LGC's approval allows the school board and county commissioners to borrow more...
State Audit reveals appraisal discrepancies
State Audit Reveals Property Appraisal Discrepancies In a report sent to Martin County officials last week by State Auditor Beth Woods, it’s been concluded the former Martin County Tax Assessor reappraised hundreds of Martin County properties outside of the state’s general real property appraisal cycle. In a letter addressed to Martin County Manager James Bennett and the county commissioners, Woods offered a summary of the investigation. ...
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