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Downtown group to host 'Hertford on Ice' Feb. 17
Looking for something cool to do to chase away the winter doldrums? Downtown Hertford believes its all-day “Hertford on Ice” event next month can help. The ticketed event, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, will bring not only a synthetic ice rink to downtown Hertford but five other winter-themed attractions as well. Massachusetts-based Artificial Ice Events will be the vendor for the event that starts at 10 a.m. and...
Tobias: Something to do, something to love, something to hope for
Wendell Berry Tobias is an entrenched conservative. A West Highland Terrier (cute and fiercely devoted, but stubborn as heck), he has permanently staked out a corner of the bed. Of course, on my side. So if I dare to turn from one side to the other, from that corner grumbles, gnarls, and snarls ensue. It is my hope that he doesn’t really know it’s me. Just, perhaps, a subterranean intrusion...
Smith column: Pedophiles' crimes often far greater than we know
In this week’s column, I continue my study of child sexual abuse and will focus on the potency of pedophile deception techniques, the prolific nature of their crimes, and the likelihood of punishment for them. Child sexual abusers deceive us by adopting a lifestyle and manner of genuinely nice people. Researchers label them “practiced liars” and show that most people, even professions, struggle to detect their lies. Even when incarcerated, these predators successfully manipulate and seduce prison staff who know their crimes, as detailed by...
How we ensure God always says of us, 'That's my kid'
“My goodness, he looks just like you,” the lovely lady at the restaurant told me. I say she’s sweet — not because I know much about her, but because she said my favorite thing to hear. There is something about leaving a mark on this world which lives beyond you. Scripture calls children “a blessing” and “arrows.” I am blessed to have three arrows, and I’m pulling back all I...
Smith says new map key to GOP flipping 1st District
ELIZABETH CITY — Sandy Smith is hoping North Carolina’s new congressional map will be the key to electing the first Republican to the 1st Congressional District since the 19th century. “I’m so emphatically excited to be running for the first time ever under fairly drawn maps,” said Smith, a Nash County businesswoman and one of two Republican candidates seeking the 1st District seat this year. Smith, who recently spoke in Elizabeth City, was referring to a newly redrawn congressional map that the state’s Republican-controlled General...
Old dog learns new tricks in communication
Walking through the new snow up to my mother’s house, our 16-year-old Russell terrier, Max, made it about 30 yards. “Does your dog like the snow?” shouted the mother of some neighborhood kids who were sledding on the hill behind our house. As if to answer her question, Max turned, right on cue, and headed back to the house. Max is deaf, so we know that he was not consciously...
Buckhout raises $262K for congressional bid since Oct. announcement
EDENTON — First-time political candidate Laurie Buckhout says she’s raised nearly $300,000 in campaign contributions since she announced her candidacy in October. Buckhout, a Republican seeking to challenge First District U.S. Congressman Don Davis in the fall, said earlier this month that her campaign has raised $262,000 in individual contributions. “So, about a quarter of a million (dollars) in fundraising in about two months and a little bit of change,”...
Jacavone column: Alternate 1776: What if American Revolution didn't happen?
As we enter the year anticipating the 250th anniversary of the Edenton Tea Party and, in a couple years, the quarter-millennial of the Declaration of Independence, I have been reflecting upon the Revolutionary War and its causes. As a lover of history and speculative fiction, it made me wonder, what would happen if the American Revolution never happened? Here’s a possible scenario: both the Colonies and England become so upset with the economic delay and the apparent violation of the rights of their fellow Englishmen,...
Orr column: Starchiness makes Russet potatoes best for crispy fries
Potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. Last year the average American consumed 50 pounds of potatoes, with the french fry leading the way for potato preparation. Because of those findings the USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are recommending reclassifying the potato this year from a vegetable to the same category as other starchy foods such a bread, pasta and rice. ...
Throckmorton column: 'Trust and obey' — there really is no other way
Did you know that Psalm 118:8 is the central verse of the entire Bible? This verse conveys a critical message: “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.” We don’t think twice about jumping in our vehicle and driving to our destination. Airports are filled with folks boarding flights to other parts of the world. All of this requires a tremendous amount of trust....
Gardner column: Barring Trump from election real ballot tampering
Shall we remove Vice President Kamala Harris from the March 5 North Carolina primary election ballot? She’s been assigned to handle the southern border crisis by her boss, President Joe Biden. Harris has violated her oath to “…support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic….” It’s obvious that the southern border is not secure. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has counted 264...
A legendary coach who did nothing but win
I love to zig when others zag. That’s why I want to be the one sports columnist devoting a few of the increasingly rare newspaper inches we have remaining to a legendary football coach who left the team he made champions. This is a man I loved to root against. He always seemed arrogant and carried a smirk that reminded you he knew it and didn’t care. I recognize now that the arrogance is undeniable, but there is also an abundance of mislabeled confidence that...
Hartman column: Thanksgiving: It's in your DNA
Recently, I heard a report about a lady who asked for a DNA kit for Christmas. Upon completing the kit, she learned her brother was not her brother. Her biological brother lived in a different state. Well, after much investigation, they discovered that the hospital had accidentally switched her biological brother with another male baby at birth. The DNA did not lie; the unexpected truth revealed itself after 70-ish years. The DNA of the Christian does not lie either. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us we...
Hertford Rotary again to offer free tax filing help
Starting next month, low- and moderate-income taxpayers in Perquimans County can get help on Tuesdays and Saturdays filing their taxes. The Hertford Rotary Club will again be participating in the IRS’ nationwide Volunteers in Tax Assistance program that provides tax preparation services to taxpayers who are either low to moderate income, elderly or disabled. The Hertford Rotary Club, the first in North Carolina to participate in the VITA program, enlists Rotary members and community members to serve as volunteer tax preparers in the effort. ...
Recycling dos and don'ts: Big audience turns out for recycling update
ELIZABETH CITY — Kathy Russell offers two tips for remembering which household waste items are recyclable and which should be thrown out with the garbage. “We like to tell people two things: paper, bottles and cans, because people don’t remember what to recycle,” she said. “And when in doubt throw it out.” Russell, who is the community outreach and education coordinator for TFC Recycling in Chesapeake, Virginia, was addressing nearly...
Robinson to hold campaign rally in Hertford
HERTFORD — Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is bringing his campaign for governor to Hertford today. Robinson is slated to speak at a “We are the Majority” rally at 3 p.m. at the Crawfish Shack at 305 Swing Gate Road. The rally is free and open to the public. Robinson, who was a political unknown before being elected lieutenant governor in 2020, faces state Treasurer Dale Folwell and Bill Graham in...
Letter: Expect more quips, one-liners than news in 2024 campaign
Expect more quips, one-liners than news in 2024 campaign Five 2024 GOP primary debates suggest that if a picture is worth a thousand words, a sound-bite must be priceless. A historic sampling: “I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience” (Ronald Reagan). “I’ve noticed that everyone who is for...
Perquimans NAACP King event attendees remember civil rights leader
Nearly 100 people filed into the chapel at First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church in Hertford on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Among those in attendance was Vera Murrill, a member of the Perquimans County Chapter of the NAACP. Murrill said she has been attending annual celebrations of King’s legacy for decades. She was pleased, she said, to see so many young adults, youths and children in attendance at this year’s event. ...
Insurers seeking 26% homeowner rate hike in region
If the state’s insurance companies get their way, some homeowners in the region are facing a 26% price increase in their homeowner’s insurance premiums. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced last week that the North Carolina Rate Bureau filed a rate increase request with the North Carolina Department of Insurance asking for an average statewide increase in homeowner’s insurance rates of 42%. For homeowners living in “coastal” areas of Pasquotank, Camden,...
Perquimans Crimewatch: Sheriff makes arrests for FTA, assault on female, resisting officer
Colton Brooks, of the 100 block of Long Beach Drive, Hertford, was arrested Nov. 30 and charged with failure to appear in court as required. A $500 secured bond was set. Carolyn Frisby, of the 900 block of Ocean Highway South, Hertford, was arrested Nov. 30 and charged with failure to appear in court as required. A $250 secured bond was set. Erik Overton, of the 300 block of Bay...
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