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Brown endorses Hodges for mayor, Rouse and Waters for council seats
Mayor Earnell Brown has endorsed Councilor Ashley Hodges, the council’s mayor pro tem, to succeed her as the town’s top elected official. She also has endorsed two candidates seeking election to Hertford Town Council in the Nov. 7 election. Brown did not seek reelection as mayor after serving one term in the post. Citing the importance of unity, Brown endorsed Hodges for mayor and backed Rhonda Waters and Keith Rouse...
Lady Pirates beat North Duplin in playoffs opener
HERTFORD — The Perquimans Lady Pirates defeated North Duplin 3-0 in an opening round N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A state playoffs match on Friday, Oct. 20. Senior Daven Brabble led Perquimans’ with 18 kills and teammate Madelyn Stallings added five serving aces. Perquimans (23-3) is the No. 3 seed in the East Region playoffs bracket and was set to host Hobgood Charter (12-5) on Tuesday, Oct. 24. ...
Hertford, county to receive $6.3M in state budget
Perquimans County and the town of Hertford received a combined $6.3 million for industrial and economic development efforts in the newly passed $30 billion state budget. Through the efforts of state Rep. Ed Goodwin, R-Chowan, and Sen. Norman Sanderson, R-Pamlico, the budget includes $1.3 million for increasing water capacity in Barrow’s Alley in downtown Hertford and $3 million for the Perquimans Marine Industrial Park. In addition, there is $2 million...
At your favorite barbecue joint, most things never change
I’m not a food writer, and this column is not strictly about food. It’s about wonderful experiences in life that can be relived again and again. Food just happens to fall into that pleasant category. Ridgewood Barbecue, in Bluff City, Tennessee, is a timeless institution known far and wide for its hickory-smoked, pit-cooked barbecue. Since 1948, the family-operated restaurant has attracted a steady flow of customers who have at least one thing in common: They walk in faster than they amble out. ...
Hertford Historic Ghost Walk attendance more than double last year's
HERTFORD — The 2nd Annual Hertford Historic Ghost Walk drew more than twice as many people as last year’s inaugural event. Although a final count was not yet available earlier this week, organizers said Sunday that between Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20-21, more than 160 came out for the event, compared with 80 last year. “I have heard a lot of feedback and everybody said they had a wonderful time,”...
Early voting continues for town elections
Turnout on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 7 elections in both Hertford and Winfall was down from two years ago when the towns last held contested elections. A total of 30 voters cast ballots Thursday, Oct. 19, on the first day of early voting in the two towns’ elections. In 2021, 44 voters cast ballots on the first day of early voting, according to county Elections Director Jackie Greene. In 2019, the total of first-day early ballots was 69, Greene said. ...
Hoggard column: Don't be like Prodigal's brother and lose yourself in pride
The story of the Prodigal Son is only half about him. The father’s genuine love and generosity throughout the story are beautifully displayed. He listens, blesses, waits, runs, embraces, celebrates and restores his son. His joy is complete, not based on his younger son’s behavior, but on his presence. He just loved his son. However, the crowd didn’t; nor did his brother. The story takes a strange pivot. After the...
Hartman column: Paul's traits for 'shining like lights' also work today
A woman shared that she had worked late for a week straight, and on the eighth day, she stopped to purchase some comfort food. After all the late nights, she thought, “I deserve this.” As she took her place in line at the checkout, a large man ahead of her turned and said, “You look tired; please let me purchase your items.” Being a little leery of the strange man,...
Wildlife in NC photo competition now open
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting entries to its 19th annual Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition. Entries will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2024. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages, except for employees of the Wildlife Commission and their immediate families (children, siblings and spouses). Adult competition entrants must be current magazine subscribers. Photographers in the two youth categories (13-17 years old...
Hampton: 1989 critical year for wild horses' protection
Local journalist Jeff Hampton shared insights and anecdotes from decades of research into Corolla’s wild horses at a “History for Lunch” lecture Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Museum of the Albemarle. Hampton, a former reporter for both the Virginian-Pilot and The Daily Advance who has frequently written about Outer Banks history, noted that 1989 was a critical year in the history of the Corolla horses and the history of efforts to protect them. ...
Throckmorton: 'God, Give Us Christian Homes' a hymn to live, worship by
Today, many churches have disregarded the Godly messages contained in the beautiful hymns and the Word of God. These churches are eliminating pulpits and turning them into stages for entertainers who have no concept of the message of baptism or bringing people to Christ. Where is your church today? I have been told by a visitor that a church they visited reminded them of a “Honky Tonk” on a Saturday night, and they had no plans to go back. ...
Big changes making Miami Dolphins better
The Miami Dolphins are leading the league in passing yards per game. That’s impressive for any team and exciting for any fanbase. As a lifelong Dolphins fan, trust me when I tell you we’re excited our team is worthy of discussion. We could break down the kind of change required for a team with a historically bad offensive line last season to do what is required to provide time for...
Remembering Collin: $123K raised in memory of PCHS student
More than $120,000 to support education in Perquimans County has been raised in memory of Collin “Snap” Winslow, a Perquimans County High School student who died in a hunting accident last spring. As of Tuesday the fund established in Collin’s memory totaled $123,110.19. “The world is in a bad place right now, but we are in the best place in the world right here,” Collin’s dad, Ken Winslow, said in...
Mayor: Hertford has come a long way in past four years
It is an honor and a privilege to have been the face of Hertford and a member of an outstanding Hertford Town Council. However, for personal reasons I am not seeking a second term as mayor. The past four years have been a challenge. However, they’ve been equally rewarding, and for that I am grateful. As I reflect upon my tenure as mayor, we accomplished much and attempted to engage all Hertford residents. We ceased to manage your town in an ad hoc manner, but...
Retired U.S. Army combat commander and Edenton resident Buckhout announces run for Congress
EDENTON — Retired U.S. Army combat commander and Edenton resident Laurie Buckhout announced Monday morning she is seeking the Republican nomination for Congress in the 1st Congressional District. Buckhout also announced that she is contributing $1 million of her own money to her campaign. Buckhout joins what is expected to a crowded GOP field trying to unseat incumbent Congressman Don Davis, a Democrat who was elected to the 19-county seat...
Perquimans preps for 2024 revaluation
Perquimans County officials are preparing for the revaluation of property in 2024. The Perquimans County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to schedule a public hearing for Nov. 6 on the schedules, standards, and rules to be used in the 2024 revaluation. Renee McGinnis of Piner Appraisal made a presentation to the board, explaining that the appraisal firm has been reviewing property sales over the past few months in order...
Harvest Festival? Costumes? What's biblical thing to do?
The following are questions I am often asked in October: “My church holds a harvest festival on or near Halloween which incorporates costumes. Is this biblical?” “I hand out tracts that share my faith along with candy on Halloween. Is this biblical?” “I dress as biblical characters or in non-scary costumes at Halloween. Is this...
Hartman: Don't despair non-believers' rejection; Jesus will lead you
In my last column, we considered a man who was disabled for 38 years. In John 5:1-9, Jesus healed and told him to pick up his bed and walk on the Sabbath. The man followed Jesus’ command. I can imagine the testimony that this man’s life would become. Scripture doesn’t say, but imagine everywhere he went, his walk alone was a testimony to the goodness of God. Continuing in John...
Starting to relax and enjoy UNC football
It’s time to talk about the Tar Heels. No, this isn’t a basketball season preview column. This is about Carolina football. As I write this, UNC is ranked 12th in the AP poll. That’s right behind Alabama, USC and Texas. The last time North Carolina started a football season 5-0, the New York Times hadn’t yet published in color. If I seem excited about my favorite team, that’s why. It’s...
Sheriff: Hertford man had 'hundreds' of child sex images
HERTFORD — A Hertford man remains in custody at Albemarle District Jail charged with possession of what one law enforcement official estimated were “hundreds” of images of children, some as young as 5, engaged in sexual activity. Kevin Wayne Lassiter, 39, of the 200 block of Poplar Neck Road, Tyner, was arrested Sept. 27 and charged with 10 counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. He was being held Wednesday in lieu of a $500,000 secured bond, a jail official said. ...
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