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Harbor Towns' new dinner boat a paddle-wheeler, en route from Fla., to arrive in next 30 days
Harbor Towns’ new paddle-wheel dinner excursion boat left Bradenton Beach, Florida, last week on a 1,000-plus mile trip to its new home in the Albemarle, a spokesman for the economic development group says. The Anna Maria Princess, which Harbor Towns recently purchased, will cruise across Florida before turning northward to travel the Intracoastal Waterway, Peter Thomson said in an email. With a top speed of 6 mph, the vessel is expected to arrive in Edenton within two to four weeks, he said. ...
Tobias column: How to fix what divides us? Be more like Joe Lieberman
Senator Joseph Lieberman died on March 27 at age 82. He was, as William Kristol wrote the next day, “A public servant of principle and decency, an American patriot and a proud Jew, a happy warrior and a kind man, Joe Lieberman was an example and an inspiration to us all.” May his memory be a blessing. Senator Lieberman was from that more courteous, responsible age when politicians ran for...
County to take over school buildings after new school is built
Hertford Grammar School and Perquimans County Middle School are still being used to educate students but Perquimans County officials are already looking down the road to how the buildings should be used once they’re empty. During their Monday meeting, commissioners agreed to have the county enter an intergovernmental agreement with the Perquimans County Schools setting out the future use of the two school buildings. In exchange for the county partially...
Crimewatch: Perquimans man faces 3 counts of sex exploitation of a minor
Perquimans Sheriff Anthony Perry, of the 100 block of Clubhouse Road, Hertford, was arrested Feb. 28 and charged with 10 counts of third degree sexual exploitation, felony possession of heroin, felony possession of marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for the possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was confined at Albemarle District Jail in lieu of a $316,000 secured bond. James Herba, of the 100 block of...
Jesus ready to enter your life. You just have to let him in
Jesus stands at the door of your heart and knocks. John writes the book of Revelation to inform us that the same Christ was the creator of all things, the savior of the world and the one who brings all things to fulfillment in the end, and is also the damaged lamb that died so that we could live forever with Him. Jesus wants you. He wants you to be saved. He wants you to be healthy. Jesus wants you to be filled with the...
Throckmorton column: Living your faith purposefully
Most of us are just ordinary people. We work in different trades, but we all have gifts or talents dispensed to us by God. It is our relationship with Him that makes us extraordinary. I believe God intends that we, as Christians, be His messengers, sharing the Good News. We must intentionally reach out in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, to our friends, neighbors, and community. In 2...
Hood column: Small schools and other education-improving silver bullets
Because of the tremendous benefits conferred by better education, it would be great if policymakers knew precisely what silver bullets to fire to eliminate obstacles to higher achievement. But obstacles to achievement aren’t werewolves. They are complex and deeply rooted, not simple and fictional. Unfortunately, far too many political discussions of education reform turn into debates about how best to cast silver bullets. Some years ago, the magical ammunition of...
Lyndon O'Neal White
Lyndon O'Neal White, 99, of 252 Ridge Road, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City. Mr. White was born in Perquimans County on October 17, 1924 and was the son of the late Archie Bell and Blanche Winslow White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Terry D. White, three sisters, Marjorie W. Casey (husband, J. Frank, deceased), Patricia W. Dillon (husband, Eugene, deceased), and Mary Frances W. Twiddy, and a brother-in-law, Charlie Skinner. A lifelong farmer, he had also been employed as a heavy equipment operator for...
'And that's the way they started': 40 students take part in 'Addams Family'
Two hours before their first live performance of the comedy, “The Addams Family,” Perquimans County High School students were roaming the stage and aisles of the school auditorium assembling props, applying makeup and assisting one another with costumes. Grace Jones, the high school’s theater teacher, said participation in “The Addams Family,” which students performed at the school on March 27-28, was very good. “There are 40 students involved and that...
Tobias column: Not seeing the rose when all you expect is dead wood
At the end of last summer, an old (at least 75 years old) climbing rose bush was dug up and transplanted into a sunnier, more rose-loving spot. It is doing splendidly well. That is, the part that was alive is doing well. There was a dead part of the plant, stretching down to the root ball. It was carefully cut away, and being deadwood, it was cast off for the detritus pile. After all, as Matthew 3:10 states, “the axe is laid unto the root...
The 2nd day between Christ's crucifixion, resurrection
The most important day in Christianity is Easter Sunday. We celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the horrible death he suffered two days before on what we know as Good Friday. But what was going through the minds of his disciples and other believers on the second day? What would have been going through our minds, knowing that Jesus had suffered the most horrible death for our sins? Would his ministry have...
Sweet 16 goes through Tobacco Road
I have never been to Phoenix, but it appears to me that the path to the Men’s NCAA Final Four scheduled to be held there includes a trip down Tobacco Road here in North Carolina. I could go off on a tangent about how disrespected the ACC has been by the selection committee in recent years, despite decades of success. The conference has gotten a team in the Sweet 16...
Brew 2 Rescue Cafe serves victims of human trafficking
HERTFORD — The Brew 2 Rescue is a good place to pick up a steaming cup of coffee and pastries in the morning. It’s also a convenient, quiet place to grab lunch in the afternoon. However, while having a coffee and sandwich shop in the downtown district makes Hertford a more pleasant place to shop or do business, the Brew 2 Rescue Cafe does much more. Getting that cup of...
Hartman column: Every born-again believer can identify with Lazarus
The miracle of Jesus’ raising Lazarus from the dead is undoubtedly one of the most dramatic miracles. Unlike other miracles, such as the wedding at Cana, where only a few knew a miracle occurred (see John 2:7–11), or the feeding of thousands, where it took time for individuals to comprehend a miracle had transpired (see John 6:9–11), in the case of Lazarus, Jesus intentionally waited until it was evident that Lazarus was dead and decaying. ...
Hertford to post signs at cemeteries on leaving items
The town of Hertford is posting new signage on placing flowers and other memorial items in the town’s two cemeteries following complaints that some items were discarded during a recent cleanup day. Town Manager Janice Cole informed town councilors on Monday that several residents called town offices upset that the flowers and other memorabilia they left at gravesites had been removed and thrown away. The items were apparently removed on...
Lottery funds to pay for $37K in audio upgrades at PCHS
Perquimans County Schools plans to use nearly $37,000 in N.C. Education Lottery funds to pay for audio improvements to the auditorium and gym at Perquimans County High School. Superintendent Tanya Turner and Assistant Superintendent James Bunch appeared before the Perquimans Board of Commissioners on March 4 requesting the board’s approval to use the $36,848.16 from the county’s Public School Building Repair and Renovation Fund to pay for the improvements. According...
Nixon to attend MACU, play soccer for Mustangs
HERTFORD — Monday afternoon was a joyous occasion at Perquimans County High School, as senior Jacob Nixon, surrounded by many friends, family, staff and coaches, signed his letter of intent to attend Mid-Atlantic Christian University and play soccer. Perquimans Athletic Director Justin Roberson opened up the ceremony by thanking Nixon for the way that he has handled himself both on and off the field during his four years at the high school. ...
Perquimans schools release honor rolls for 3rd quarter
The following students at Hertford Grammar School, Perquimans Middle School and Perquimans County High School were named to either their school’s A honor roll, AB honor roll or President’s List for the third quarter of the 2023-24 school year: Hertford GrammarA Honor Roll 3rd grade: Caysen Applegate, Brayden Boyce, Collin Brown, Cash Caldwell, Logan Davenport, Phoenix Duncan, Briella Long, Sadie Martin, Mattox Miller, Mason O’Fallon, Catherine Kestrel Rook, Brayden Stallings,...
Hood column: NC's out-of-state sales tax rules don't make any sense
I think the North Carolina General Assembly deserves loads of credit for making our tax code friendlier to growth, investment and freedom. In one respect, however, the state still imposes too heavy a load. It requires too many out-of-state retailers to collect and remit sales taxes. Lawmakers ought to fix this problem when they reconvene April 24. Yes, I know it may sound odd to prioritize a tax change that, by definition, won’t benefit businesses based here. But hear me out. Our current filing threshold...
NCWRC offers guidance for animal encounters
This past Tuesday, March 19, North Carolinians officially welcomed back spring. Some familiar (and not-so-familiar) critters begin emerging from their winter slumbers and start producing offspring. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) offers helpful guidance when encountering various wildlife as they become more visible this time of year. Black Bears Black Bears emerge from their...
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