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DAR honors essayists, presents Good Citizen, ROTC awards
Edenton’s Tea Party Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution earlier this month recognized four middle-school students for their prize-winning American history essays. The chapter, whose members trace their direct lineage back to persons who participated in the American Revolution, also honored two John A. Holmes High School students with its Good Citizen Award Essay Contest Award and Outstanding JROTC Cadet Award. The students writing for the contest were asked to write an essay, complete with sources, on American composer and conductor John Philip...
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. ...
Turner: Construction could start on new school in Sept.
Perquimans County’s new intermediate school is estimated to cost $61 million and could begin construction as early as September, the school superintendent said this week. Dr. Tanya Turner told the Perquimans Board of Commissioners on Monday that the actual date for breaking ground on the school would be dependent on several pending matters. The superintendent said Hite Associates of Greenville has completed the design for the new school. Next steps,...
Everhart to attend book-signing at library
March will be a busy time at the Perquimans County Library. The library will host numerous events for both kids and adults, including a book-signing by USA Today bestselling author Donna Everhart. Everhart, author of the newly released “When the Jessamine Grows,” will be at the library at 514 S. Church St., Hertford on Tuesday, March 26, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. According to Everhart’s website, donnaeverhart.com, she was...
Out & About: Week of Feb. 24, 2024
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance, 109 South King St., Windsor, NC 27983, or e-mail them to bhoggard@apgenc.com. All events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday. All Month Long for Feb. Blind Date with a Book & Black History Month Scavenger Hunt ...
Smith column: How child sex abusers use 'testing' to find targets
In a previous column, I detailed Jimmy Hinton’s pivotal decision to report his dad for sexually abusing children, a decision that led to his advocacy against child sexual abuse. With his dad likely imprisoned for life, Hinton embarked on an investigative journey to identify what makes individuals vulnerable to child sexual abusers. He corresponded with his father in prison, connected with victims and their families, consulted research and experts, and reflected on his lifelong relationship with his dad. ...
Jesus is coming back, so stay watchful through prayer
The gospels of Jesus are clear about several things that seem to be under much discussion approaching confusion today. Churches are becoming quieter on subjects because they are unpopular or no longer apparent for all believers. A few of those concerns are the deity of Jesus, the existence of hell, judgment, Jesus’ resurrection and his imminent return. The gospels are clear that these things are real. Just before Jesus headed...
Throckmorton column: Cornelius first gentile baptized
The story of Cornelius is quite fascinating. He was a Roman officer, a gentile, and a commander of 100 soldiers. He was a devout believer and worshiper of God but knew little about Jesus. Acts 10:1-2 describes him this way: “At Caesarea, there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. A centurion was an officer in the ancient Roman army who commanded 100 legionaries. A centurion was chosen for his size, strength, swordplay abilities and discipline. In...
A few last thoughts about football
The football season has come to an end and before I shift my focus from the field to the court, I have a few more thoughts and questions related to America’s favorite sport. Anyone else feel bad for San Francisco’s kicker who held the record for longest Super Bowl field goal in history, but only for about 20 minutes? Anyone else remember when kicking a field goal of over 50 yards was a massive accomplishment? ...
Hartman column: Being Jesus' light of the world can be challenging
In the Sermon on the Mount described in Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus declared that we are the light of the world. As believers, we have the privilege of shining Jesus’ light. However, it can often be challenging. Interestingly, the biggest challenge doesn’t always come from the unredeemed. Instead, it often comes from fellow believers — other church folks. Remember, Jesus faced similar challenges with religious leaders who made it difficult for Him to spread His message of hope and love. Don’t be discouraged if you face...
Orr column: Ocracoke clam chowder features fresh, quality ingredients
Although I love our quaint historic town of Edenton, I have recently become enamored with another charming seaside village with an illustrious history and unique local food. Ocracoke is the most isolated and southern-most inhabited section of the Outer Banks and is only accessible by ferry, plan or private boat. Ocracoke’s first residents were members of the pre-Columbian Wocon tribe. The island’s notoriety includes being the location where Blackbeard was finally brought down by the British army in 1718, a year before it became a...
Tobias column: How pursuit of happiness requires the pursuit of virtue
“If the Wise be the happy man,” wrote Thomas Jefferson in 1815, “he must be virtuous too; for, without virtue, happiness cannot be.” In two years, we Americans will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. And we all know the opening lines: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” ...
'We Built This’ profiles Black architects, builders
Editor’s Note: The following story is being republished with permission from CoastalReview.org. The traveling exhibit, “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina” will be on display March 6 through May 28 at the Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City. Presented by Preservation North Carolina, the exhibit that spans more than three centuries highlights the stories of those who constructed and designed many of North...
E-Chowan board considers proposed alternative to out-of-school suspension
Local school officials say a program now in use in Pitt County could provide a blueprint for developing an alternative to traditional out-of-school suspensions in the Edenton-Chowan Schools. Virginia Jones, Edenton-Chowan Schools director of special populations, and Joy Harvill, executive director of the Edenton Educational Foundation, presented an overview of the Bridges Program now in use in the Pitt County Schools at the local school board’s Feb. 7 meeting. According...
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