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Orr column: Mini meatloaves offer nod to past
A stroll down the streets of Edenton often harkens a feeling of the past as if time has never lapsed. Perhaps a nod to the set of “Pleansantville,” or the notion that June Cleaver might pass by on the sidewalk. And I love that about our quaint town. Life slows down. Memories of a kinder, gentler time surround us. Nostalgic meals are often the best, too. Some dinners we revisit...
Throckmorton column: 'The notorious prisoner' for whom Christ was traded
Barabbas was mentioned in all four of the gospels in the New Testament. I chose the story of Barabbas recorded by St. Matthew, in the King James Version, for this telling. According to Matthew 27:15-26, “Now at that feast, the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. And they had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas. “Therefore, when they were gathered together, Pilate said...
Hartman column: 3 things God reveals to us through Christ's resurrection
A man was driving down a winding road when suddenly a bunny sprang out, leaving him no time to brake. He hit the bunny head-on as his car skidded to a stop. With heart pounding, the man quickly exited his car. He saw what he perceived to be the Easter Bunny lying motionless. As the man reached for his phone, another car stopped. A well-groomed man with every hair in...
Tobias column: Forgiveness not super-human, but unforgiveness is inhuman
He married model and movie star Halle Berry. Then he had tea with the Queen of England. All in an afternoon. Of course, this was all in the head of Anthony Ray Hinton, and that particular afternoon was one of over 10,000 afternoons that he spent on death row in Alabama. In 1985, he was wrongfully convicted for the shooting death of two white fast-food managers in Birmingham. The only evidence was a statement that ballistics tests matched four crime scene bullets to Hinton’s mother’s...
Some changes to make college athletics better
I’ve never been a fan of how the NCAA operates, but they represent college athletics and I do adore college athletics. I know some of you think I just mean the University of North Carolina or solely sports like football and basketball, but it’s simply not true. I have spent countless hours covering for newspapers, or watching for fun, small colleges and universities compete in soccer, softball and tennis. I’ve...
Hoggard column: Word 'nevertheless' one of most powerful in the language
As far as we know, we are the only species that communicates using language. I sit every day crafting talks, listening to others process trauma, and dissecting the meaning of ancient words about God. At times, we use words to inspire people, and in other moments, to break them down. We express beauty, heartache and knowledge by using these meaningful shapes. Among the brilliance of language and communication comes some words greater than others. ...
Hood column: Election winners still flirt with voters in the middle
Carolina Journal’s first post-primary survey is out. It shows our state’s 2024 general elections will be, as usual, quite competitive. That’s not to say North Carolina’s electorate is perfectly purple. It’s not. All other things being equal, Republicans enjoy a modest edge statewide of a few percentage points. As John Locke Foundation analyst Andy Jackson points out, GOP candidates won 46 of the 74 statewide contests held from 2012 to 2022, or 62%. ...
Library hosts quilters show, discussion on National Quilting Day
Gertrude “Trudy” Riggens says when she was introduced to quilting 27 years ago, she discovered not just a hobby but an art form — one that links her to people around the world. Last weekend, Riggens collaborated with two other Perquimans County residents on what they billed as an African American Quilt Trunk Show and Other Treasures event at the Perquimans County Library. The library hosted the event in recognition of National Quilting Day, which was Saturday, March 16. ...
Rand, Hertford Downtown director, says town on the move
With seven new businesses opening in downtown Hertford, Trish Gregory Rand, director of Downtown Hertford, said the town is on the move, and a revitalization of the county’s commercial core is on the horizon. Downtown Hertford, the town’s commercial development office, is tasked with attracting new business to the downtown core, encouraging traffic and commerce for the town’s shopkeepers, and generally working to ensure that Hertford stays a vibrant hub for the county that continues to provide jobs and commerce. ...
March for Meals underway now
For 450 clients across 10 area counties, meals delivered to their homes by volunteers make all the difference in whether their nutrition is good or poor. Meals on Wheels, the home delivery meal program coordinated by the Hertford-based Albemarle Commission’s Area Agency on Aging Senior Nutrition Program, ensures that eligible seniors receive nutritious meals each week. The program serves residents who either lack sufficient transportation or are not steady enough to leave home to seek their meals. ...
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...
Albemarle Neighbor: Binnicker, Master Gardeners gear up for Spring Garden Show
If picking up gardening tips and browsing nurseries and flower shops is your thing, Kellie Binnicker encourages you to attend next month’s Albemarle Master Gardener Spring Garden Show in Hertford. “There’s something for everyone,” says Binnicker of the free annual flower and garden show sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Chowan, Gates and Perquimans counties. This year’s show will be held Saturday, April 27 at the Perquimans County Recreation Center...
Jordan named NC American Legion's EMT of the Year
Wayne Jordan, a shift supervisor with Perquimans County Emergency Medical Services, was recently named 2023 Emergency Medical Technician of the Year by the American Legion Department of North Carolina. Lee Fortier, of American Legion Post 126 in Hertford, presented the award to Jordan during the March 4 Perquimans County Board of Commissioners meeting. Each year candidates for the award are chosen from three categories: law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical...
Throckmorton column: Spiritual junk food also will leave you feeling hungry
I was raised in the Methodist Church and distinctly remember when we became the United Methodist Church. John Wesley challenged the religious assumptions of his day, saying Methodism meant the systematic pursuit of biblical holiness. In 1968, the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church unified. I recall some elders in our local Methodist Church reacting with “doom and gloom” over this change. Eventually, the waters cleared, and worship returned to normal. ...
Tournament time brings good memories
As I write this, it is college basketball conference tournament week. Across the country, there are dozens of conferences with hundreds of college and university teams competing for regional championships and an opportunity to play for a national title and bragging rights. Here in North Carolina, that translates to ACC tournament time and, while that doesn’t carry the gravitas it used to, it still means an awful lot to many of us — especially those of us old enough to remember how it used to...
Fang to retire; Dental Transformations buys his practice
A longtime fixture in the local dental practitioner community has announced he plans to retire. Dr. Yiping Fang, whose Fang’s Family Dentistry has provided dental services to patients at 212 Ainsley Ave., Hertford, for the past 12 years, is retiring in September after a 30-year career in dentistry. Dental Transformations purchased Fang’s business on March 1 and plans to hire a new dentist to work at the office. According to...
Coming up short: Pirates' Burke looking ahead to next season
It wasn’t the end of the season that the Perquimans County High School girls basketball team wanted, but there’s optimism that next year and beyond will be very bright for head coach Aaron Burke and his Pirates team. The Pirates girls basketball team fell just short of making it to the fourth round of the 1A East NCHSAA tournament on Tuesday, March 5, losing at home to Pamlico County 45-41. ...
Crimewatch: Hertford man charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation
Perquimans Sheriff Quentin Warren, of the 700 block of Adam St., Elizabeth City, was arrested Feb. 24 and charged with failure to appear in court as required. A $250 secured bond was set. Shamon Griffin, of the 300 block of Dobbs St., Hertford, was arrested Feb. 25 and charged with failure to appear in court as required. A $250 secured bond was set. ...
Gates board OKs 911 Center merger
The Perquimans and Gates 911 communication centers are now officially merged following action by the Gates Board of Commissioners on March 6. The Gates board’s agreement to an interlocal agreement for consolidation of the two counties’ 911 centers follows the Perquimans’ board’s agreement on March 4. The merger was sparked by a severe staffing shortage at the Gates County 911 Center following resignations by all of its full-time certified staff...
School incumbents ran unopposed, re-elected March 5
The three incumbents on the Perquimans Board of Education were re-elected to new four-year terms on Tuesday, March 5. Russell Lassiter, Leary Winslow and Arlene Yates ran unopposed in the nonpartisan election. Lassiter garnered 968 votes or 39.25%, Winslow collected 857 or 34.75%, and Yates finished with 603 votes or 24.45%. There were also 38 write-in votes. Under Perquimans County’s single-shot voting system, voters can vote for only one candidate...
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