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Edenton’s Landmark Light
Clouds hang low over Edenton Bay, casting the waterfront in a hazy blue hue. In the dim afternoon light, the red roof of the Roanoke River Lighthouse is striking. The last screw-pile lighthouse in North Carolina — and one of the last square-style screw-pile lighthouses in the United States — rests securely above the water on steel-capped wooden piles that have been screwed into the muddy bay bottom. Trimmed in dark green shutters, the building looks more like a quaint cottage than a beacon that guided ships during the height of maritime commerce in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It’s a vestige of a way of life that would’ve surely been forgotten had it not been for the efforts of people like honorary lighthouse keeper Madison Phillips Jr.
Winton couple featured in national magazine
(Editor’s Note: The March 2024 cover of a national magazine – WoodMenLife – featured a Hertford County couple and their story of preparing for financial security after reaching retirement age. That story is as follows, published with permission of WoodmenLife Magazine.) When member Bessie Pierce thought about retiring, she planned for somewhere between ages 62 […] The post Winton couple featured in national magazine appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Officials in Martin County looking to expand broadband internet access
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Officials with Martin County say they’re working to expand broadband internet access in the area. Officials say there are programs in place through two great grants and an RDOF grant. The county is waiting to hear back about funding from some CAB grants through the state. Martin County Commissioner Davis Gurganus […]
Martin County softball rallies to victory
Two runs in the third inning allowed Martin County softball to erase a 1-0 first-inning deficit, and the home team went on to edge Bartlett-Yancey 2-1 in the second round of the NCHSAA Class 2A state playoffs on Saturday (May 11) in Williamston. Payton Lane doubled and went 2-for-3 with a run scored for Martin County (23-2), the No. 4 seed. Martin was scheduled to play at home against No. 5 seed Washington (18-3) in the third round on Tuesday. ...
Northside-Pinetown ends Pirates' playoff run with 7-3 win
HERTFORD — Northside-Pinetown ended Perquimans' state playoff run Wednesday night with a 7-3 victory over the Pirates in Hertford. It figured that the game would be a competitive contest. The softball teams had split two games earlier in the season, with the Panthers winning 7-4 back in March, and Perquimans taking the second game 7-5 in early April. However, Pinetown, 18-4, took the all-important rubber match by posting five runs...
E-Chowan hosts forum on student learning
EDENTON — Edenton Chowan Schools recently hosted a community forum with parents to discuss how children can come to school better prepared to learn following two years of restricted classroom instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants at the Monday, May 6 meeting were separated into breakout sessions, where they were asked to define what it means when a child is said to be physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and behaviorally ready for school each day. ...
Commissioners listen for public's input
Williamston’s food truck ordinance was the topic of discussion Monday evening at a special meeting of the town’s commissioners. They met to gather input from citizens and business owners on changes needed to the town’s ordinance. “So we’re going to hear from the public any comments pertaining to chapter 95, specifically, or exhibit A chapter 117 specifically. This is not a free for all talk about whatever you want to,”...
Marsha Smithwick honored by Bertie County
Retired Bertie County teacher and Band Director Marsha Smithwick was honored Monday when the Bertie County Commissioners passed a resolution highlighting her accomplishments throughout her stellar career. After striking up the band and simultaneously teaching on the elementary, middle and high school levels for 30 years, Smithwick retired in 1999. “This resolution is in honor of the service of Marsha Smithwick,” said Bertie County Commission Chair John Trent. ...
Vinyl Nights: Couple recognized for promoting tourism with old records
The Edenton-Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a 10-year tradition of music and pleasant company by presenting a volunteerism award to Eddie and Melissa Fields for their work promoting local tourism. The award, presented at the annual Chamber banquet last month, recognized the Fields’ work establishing Vinyl Night at their business, The Edenton Bay Trading Company. The Fields’ weekly platter-spinning parties have attracted locals and tourists alike, many packing the little...
Historic Hope hosts annual yard sale
The annual Historic Hope yard sale was held last Saturday as personal collectors of antiques, trinkets and garage clutter hunted for the next unsigned David Hockney, that hidden Tiffany lamp or the tea set that never should have left grandma’s china hutch. “The rain has held off and it looks like a good size crowd,” said Historic Hope President Turner Sutton. Whether one’s eye wandered for that special wicker basket,...
Police address social media photos of woman after she’s among 3 shot in Scotland Neck home
SCOTLAND NECK, N.C. (WNCN) — Police in a Halifax County town now say a woman and two men were shot inside a home Saturday morning. Scotland Neck police also addressed photos of the injured woman that appeared on social media while she was shot while lying on the ground outside the home.
Pirate softball reaches 3rd round, baseball teams loses
Editor’s Note: The No. 7-ranked Perquimans Pirates softball team was scheduled to play the No. 4-ranked Northside-Pinetown Panthers at home Wednesday in the 1A NCHSAA state softball playoffs. The results of that game will appear in next week’s edition. In other recent Pirate softball games, the Perquimans defeated the 18th-ranked East Bladen Eagles 8-1 at home Friday, May 9, in the second round of the 1A NCHSAA state softball playoffs. ...
Carawan named to lead Bertie Co. Finance
After months without a Bertie County Finance Director, Willie Carawan took over the reins of county finances on May 1. Carawan was formerly the Chief Financial Officer for Beaufort County Schools and was introduced during Monday’s Bertie County Commissioner’s meeting. “It is a pleasure to have Willie Carawan Jr. join Bertie County Government, as our new Director of Finance,” said Bertie County HR Director Latoria Harrell. “Willie Carawan Jr. retired...
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