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US Interior Sec'y Haaland visits Tyrrell to announce $1.4M for boardwalk
Editor’s note: The following story is being reprinted with permission from CoastalReview.org. COLUMBIA — In a coastal North Carolina county that has more wildlife — by far — than people, as well as vast amounts of public lands, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s visit to Tyrrell County Thursday afternoon was especially significant. “Coming here is important,” Tyrrell County Manager David Clegg told Haaland during a media event...
Brabble, Tibbs sign letters of intent to play college sports
Perquimans County High School’s Daven Brabble and Colin Tibbs both signed national letters of intent last week, Brabble to play volleyball next year at Meredith College and Tibbs to play soccer at Bridgewater College. Surrounded by close to 50 friends, coaches, classmates and teammates, and seated between her mother and father, Brabble signed her name on the dotted line Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Perquimans County High School. Brabble said her...
Hertford woman's arrest by FBI tied to Jan. 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol
A hotel key card found three days after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol led to last week’s arrest of a Perquimans County woman on charges related to the incident. Sandra Lee Hodges, 61, of the 100 block of Nanthala Court West, Hertford, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 1, by FBI agents at her home in Albemarle Plantation and charged with four federal criminal offenses tied to the events of Jan. 6. That day, supporters of former President Donald Trump breached the U.S....
Perquimans Sheriff Crimewatch: Suffolk man charged with financial credit card theft
Christopher Boyce, of the 1300 block of Snug Harbor Road, Hertford, was arrested Jan. 20 and charged with failure to appear in court as required. A $7,000 secured bond was set. Devon Lee, of the 200 block of Meads Circle, Hertford, was arrested Jan. 26 and charged with resisting, delaying and obstructing an officer. A $5,000 secured bond was set. Arnold Haislip, of the 100 block of Meads Road, Shawboro,...
Pirates' Tibbs signs with Bridgewater to play soccer
Perquimans County High School soccer player Colin Tibbs signed his national letter of intent last week to attend Bridgewater College in the fall. The ceremony took place at the high school and athletic director Justin Roberson had a few words for Tibbs prior to its start. “We appreciate the four years you’ve given us and this soccer program,” Roberson said. “Our soccer program has really come a long way and...
Hinton went from betrayed son to sex abuse victim advocate
In my last column, I introduced you to pastor Jimmy Hinton whose life took a harrowing turn when, alongside his mother, he reported his father for possible child sexual abuse. His commitment to advocacy unfolded, marked by exposing pedophile deception techniques, support for survivors, and breaking the silence within religious communities. This week we learn of the important steps Hinton took after reporting his dad, providing a courageous model for others to follow as outlined in his book, “The Devil Inside.” Most importantly, Hinton prioritized...
Marylin Lowe Austin
Marylin Lowe Austin, 77, of Hertford, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City. Mrs. Austin was born in Nassau County, NY, and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Henrietta Peterson Lowe. A homemaker, she was a longtime member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church in Mt. Airy, MD, and in more recent years enjoyed membership in Hertford Baptist Church. An accomplished pianist, she used her musical talent in the communities in which she lived. She was also a gifted seamstress and quilter. Surviving is her husband of 43 years, Gerald David Austin;...
Throckmorton column: How Christianity came to have different demoninations
It can be difficult for many Christians, especially new Christians, to understand the reason for the different Christian denominations. The word “denomination” comes from the Latin word “denominare,” which means “to name.” After Jesus was crucified, one of His disciples, Simon Peter, became a great leader in the Jewish Christian faith. Afterward, James, possibly Jesus’ brother, assumed leadership. These believers of Christ saw themselves as a reform movement within Judaism; however, they continued to follow many Jewish laws. ...
Martin: McCorkle again shows she's a masterful storyteller
Jill McCorkle takes ordinary people, puts them in common situations, and makes extraordinary stories. She has done it again in her latest collection of short stories, “Old Crimes and Other Stories.” Several stories deal with men whose violent tendencies wreck their relationships with other people. In “The Lineman,” the central character, Ricky, tells us at the story’s opening, “I am a lineman for the county,” he says. He remembers, when...
Lemon poppy seed bread great way to bake with citrus
It’s citrus season! Although sunny citrus may not grow well in our chilly winters, these tart fruits can brighten the cold winter grays that often settle on the Albemarle Sound. Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, pummelo, and kumquat are in season right now, at least in Florida. But citrus plants are not native to the U.S. and were first brought here by Spaniards. Records show that sweet...
Tobias column: Sunsets evoke desire, not sentimental visits to the past
It is impossible to take a bad picture at Edenton’s Waterfront Park, especially at sunset. In a single flash of sunset last Thursday, the sun, before plunging into the southwestern horizon of the Albemarle Sound, flared in rhodium fire. Its rays spread vermilion blaze, beckoning the watcher’s gaze into its incandescent embrace. Like strata, the gloaming spectrum passed upward by stages, into persimmon, then citrine and opal, and at the...
Hartman column: You're not just a Valentine, you're an object of divine love
Have you ever pondered this profound truth: you, personally, are the cherished recipient of divine love? If you are a redeemed child of God, then this statement is not just a general truth but a personal reality. You are the focus of divine love. This theme resonates throughout the pages of Scripture. God moved heaven and earth to demonstrate His love for you and me. One of the scriptures that...
Someone please explain the Taylor Swift issue
I’m not a Swiftie, the term used for those who love Taylor Swift. I don’t dislike her, I’m simply not a huge fan of Taylor Swift’s music. I grew up on my parent’s music and then, when I was old enough to pick my own music, I fell in love with hip-hop. Taylor Swift’s music is very popular, but it isn’t my cup of tea. When I have been online...
Schools release A, AB honor rolls, principal's list
The following Perquimans County students at Hertford Grammar School, Perquimans Middle School, and Perquimans High School were named to either their school’s A honor roll, AB honor roll or Principal’s List during the second quarter of the 2023-24 school year: Hertford Grammar SchoolA Honor Roll 3rd grade: Caysen Applegate, Brayden Boyce, Ethan Brady, Kai Brown, Cash Caldwell, Logan Davenport, Phoenix Duncan, Aeilah Harrell, Mallory Klamer, Briella Long, Sadie Martin, Mason...
Buckhout pleaded guilty to reckless driving after initial DUI charge reduced
North Carolina 1st Congressional District candidate Laurie Buckhout pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Georgia nearly 4½ years ago after initially being charged with driving under the influence, according to online court records. Buckhout, who is seeking the Republican nomination in the GOP primary on March 5, was initially charged with DUI on Aug. 8, 2017, in Richmond County, Georgia, according to records on the website of the Richmond County Clerk of Superior, State and Juvenile Court. Two years later, on Oct. 8, 2019, Buckhout...
Shreve, Wixtrom to perform at Up River March 3
A singer and harpist who has recorded 16 records and been nominated for a Dove Award will perform at Up River Friends Meeting in Belvidere the first Sunday in March. Amy Shreve will be accompanied by her husband and producer, Gary Wixtrom, who backs her on guitars and mandolin, for the performance March 3 at 11 a.m. The couple will perform a concert of Christian music and talk about their faith journeys at the church located at 523 Up River Road in Belvidere. ...
Crimewatch; Hertford man charged with B&E assault on female
Marvin Woodard, of the 400 block of Dobbs St., Hertford, was arrested Jan. 11 and charged with breaking and entering and assault on a female. A $4,000 secured bond was set. Nickuia Kee, of the 100 block of Wynne Fork Court, Hertford, was arrested Jan. 11 and charged with second-degree trespassing. A $200 unsecured bond was set. Tyjaleik Foreman, of the 200 block of Center Hill Road, Tyner, was arrested...
Endoscopy center should open a burger joint next door
A medical screening procedure recommended at 10-year intervals for everyone approaching 50 recently came my way for a second time. The exam gets no description here, other than to say that a full-body cleanse — from the inside — is required just prior. In my thankfully limited experience with hunger, nothing brings on a craving like leaving that procedure to renew routine subsistence from scratch. For me, 10 years ago and again recently, the craving was for a burger and fries. ...
Building skills: Perquimans Middle School students form wrestling club
HERTFORD — Every day after school, 26 students at Perquimans County Middle Schools aren’t in any rush to get home. Instead, they rush to move aside tables and chairs in the school cafeteria so they can unroll their wrestling mats and start practicing. They students aren’t tuning up for upcoming matches or tournaments. Unlike organized sports teams, they belong to a wrestling club where the goal is developing good fundamentals...
Martin: NYC diner, NC roadside eatery both places to recharge
What does Old John’s, a diner on the Upper West Side of New York City, have to do with North Carolina? An article titled “The Best Diners Are Still Just Diners” in the Jan. 7 edition of The New Yorker praised Old John’s for staying true to its nostalgic ideal. The author, Helen Rosner, celebrates diners that have remained diners. “I always read the whole menu at a diner, but...
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