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New driver’s license rules will take effect in Virginia starting in 2027

Virginia · 23h

Chowan Herald

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Lane selected to fill vacancy on Chowan Commission

Chowan’s County Commissioners added a new member to the board, considered the purchase of new body cameras and vehicle cameras for the sheriff’s office and heard reports on a range of other subjects. NEW COMMISSIONERAlton Lane joins the commission following the departure of Chris Evans, who resigned effective Nov. 1. Chairman Bob Kirby welcomed Lane and thanked him for his willingness to serve the remainder of Evans’ term. Lane is a U.S. Navy veteran who retired after a 30-year career with the U.S. Postal service where he rose through the ranks from letter carrier into management. A longtime county resident, Lane is a member of the Rotary Club and the American Legion. He has also worked for the county’s election board for several years. He has two sons, and Army Captain and an attorney. State law required that the commissioners consider a member of the outgoing commissioner’s political party. Lane is a Republican and will fill an at-large seat on the board. Lane appeared before the Chowan County Republican Executive Committee on Oct. 16 and told them that he had attended commission meetings to learn about the county finances and operations. He expressed a willingness to seek a full term

Chowan County, NC · 3d

The Daily Advance

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Voters return Corprew, Nelson, Ward; approve ABC store, mixed drinks

All three Republican county commissioners whose seats were on the ballot won new terms Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Tim Corprew led the field with 2,326 votes, or 52% of the 4,452 votes cast. Wallace Nelson received 1,104 votes (25%), and James Ward received 1,022 (23%). Corprew collected 1,474 of his votes during early voting, which ran from Oct. 15 to Oct. 31. Nelson received 746 early votes, and Ward received 642. In other races, Sheriff Shelby White was reelected without opposition to another four-year term. White ran as a Democrat in 2018, when he defeated Republican Jim Bray, and again in 2022. He has since switched parties and ran as a Republican on Tuesday. Clerk of Superior Court Todd Tilley also ran unopposed for another four-year term. Tilley ran unopposed as a Democrat in 2018 and 2022 before running as a Republican this year. Voters also overwhelmingly approved two local referendums. The first authorizes the county to establish an ABC board and operate an ABC store. The Town of Hertford already has both. The measure passed 4,250 to 1,200. The second allows the sale of mixed drinks, or liquor by the drink, at restaurants, private clubs and other qualified

Hertford, NC · 2d

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Hertford County announces major manufacturing milestone

WINTON - Hertford County is gaining national attention as U.S. Forged Rings, Inc. (USFR) announces a strategic manufacturing agreement with Oklo, Inc., an advanced nuclear technology company, to support the future production of components for Oklo's Aurora powerhouses. Under the agreement, Oklo will reserve manufacturing capacity at U.S. Forged Rings'...

Hertford County, NC · 3d
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The Daily Advance

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Bertie County Animal Shelter reopens to rave reviews

It is a cliché at this point: When one door closes, another one opens. So goes the story of the Bertie County Animal Shelter. The complaints, controversy and consternation brought on by the condition of the former Bertie County Animal Shelter have come to a close with the opening of the county’s new animal shelter. Officially opened on Friday, Oct. 30, and christened with a highly anticipated ribbon cutting, the new shelter, with a hefty roadside sign, looks welcoming. Inside, the shelter hadn’t been used and each of the 16 rooms, complete with an exit door to an outdoor kennel, would seem comfortable to a dog whether strayed or not. A bright blue sky was the perfect backdrop for Bertie Manager Juan Vaughan to welcome guests and offer a new outlook for Bertie County and its animals. “I am honored and very grateful to stand before you today as the county manager. Before we kick things off, I wanna make sure everyone is in the right place,” explained Vaughan. “If you intended to come to one of the most beautiful places in North Carolina, I want you to know, you’re in the right place. If you intended to come celebrate

Bertie County, NC · 2d

NewsNation

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North Carolina residents voice concerns ahead of new ferry tolls

CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) – The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the Currituck Sound Ferry transported over 14,000 vehicles and close to 45,000 passengers at no cost to vehicle owners in 2025, but that will soon change due to new toll rates. The Currituck Sound Ferry connects Knotts Island to mainland Currituck. The ferry […]

North Carolina · 1d

The Enterprise

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Historical marker sought in Jamesville

Sometimes, when the wind blows just right, echoing through the woods of Jamesville and out across the Roanoke River, a low, mournful, lonely sound of a “train” can be heard — reminding listeners of what once was. If Charles “Bo” Dickerson has his way, Martin County will soon have a more permanent reminder than the wind in the trees of a railroad bed that once existed here, connecting the Jamesville river to the Pamlico in Washington. Dickerson has set into motion a request for a N.C. Highway Historical Marker to commemorate the Jamesville and Washington (J&W) Railroad and Lumber Company that started here in 1869 and closed in 1897. The track leading to Washington was approximately 22.57 miles long and had one stop off in between. What was once known as Dymond City, a bustling town with a 32-room hotel, eventually died out when the railroad stopped running. The train made one round trip in a day, said Dickerson. “It put Martin County on the map big time,” he said. “Also, Beaufort County and even Washington County because of the lumber and produce and grain they hauled for the farmers.” Dickerson owns land where the Jamesville terminus was located and

Jamesville, NC · 3d

The Perquimans Weekly

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Unaffiliated voters drive early gains across Albemarle

Nearly 36% of North Carolina voters—roughly 2.8 million people—cast a ballot before early voting ended Saturday, a state record driven largely by unaffiliated voters and Democrats. That figure includes mail-in ballots. In the Albemarle region, the biggest jumps in early ballots came in Perquimans and Chowan counties, according to a comparison with 2022 general election data from the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Perquimans County saw a 30% increase in combined early and mail-in ballots compared with 2022, rising from 2,893 to 3,750. Early voting in Chowan County rose about 22%, from 3,451 to 4,207. “We are surprised with the enthusiasm of the voters,” Perquimans County Elections Director Henry House said in a brief interview Friday, adding that a third of the county had already voted ahead of Saturday’s deadline. Camden and Pasquotank counties also saw higher early turnout, but by smaller margins. Pasquotank ballots increased by about 7%, while Camden turnout grew by 11%. In all four counties, unaffiliated voters cast roughly a third or more of the ballots: 33% in Chowan, 36% in Perquimans and 33% in Pasquotank. Camden was the outlier, with unaffiliated voters casting 48% of its 2,551 ballots. By party, Democrats had the largest

North Carolina · 11h

The Enterprise

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Jenkins: Health department treats generations

Martin-Tyrrell-Washington District Health Department’s Human Services Deputy Director Latonya Jenkins did not always know what she wanted to do for a career. When she figured it out, she poured her heart and soul into nursing. Jenkins grew up in the Indian Woods area of Bertie County, then moved to Martin County when she was 12. Upon graduation, she spent a semester at East Carolina University. “I did not do well at all,” she confessed. “My Mama [Shelia Roberson] got tired of me messing around. She threatened, ‘You are either going to Perdue [to work], or you are going to school.’” That was her wakeup call. “I got my booty in school. But I wasn’t sure what I was going for,” she added. Her stepfather, Elder Linvert Roberson (now deceased), whom she called her “Bonus Dad,” suggested nursing. “That is how it all started,” she said. At Beaufort Community College, the counselor encouraged her to go beyond her basic LPN — Licensed Practical Nurse. “When I told her I just wanted to do LPN, she told me, ‘No, I’m setting you up for RN [registered nurse].’” Jenkins received her associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) in 2000. “My first nursing job was

Martin County, NC · 1d

The Daily Advance

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Council tables costly firefighter schedule change

A growing trend among regional fire departments to shorten firefighters’ workweeks by restructuring shifts has Elizabeth City Fire Chief Chris Carver concerned. Fire departments in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Greenville and other area cities have moved to a 24/72 schedule, or 24 hours on duty followed by 72 hours off, according to Carver. The change would reduce the average firefighter’s workweek from 56 hours to 42 by moving from three shifts to four. If Elizabeth City doesn’t adopt a similar schedule, Carver worries a department already struggling with recruitment and retention could lose more firefighters over time. Making the switch, however, would take several years and cost the city more than $1 million. Several Elizabeth City Council members said that money may not be available, given the city is also considering a new $12 million fire station. Carver pitched the plan to the council during an Oct. 26 work session. He acknowledged it was a “big ask” but said a number of firefighters had asked him to bring it to the city for preliminary consideration. “My guys asked me to bring this to your attention,” he said. “Their concern, along with mine, is recruitment and retention. It’s already hard out there

Elizabeth City, NC · 2d

WAVY News 10

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Railroad track repairs to close Kempsville Road for several days

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Kempsville Road will be closed in both directions between Green Tree Rd. and Greenbrier Pkwy/Butts Station Rd. for railroad track repairs. According to an alert from the City of Chesapeake, the Chesapeake and Albemarle Railroad will perform a full road closure beginning Saturday, November 7 at 7 a.m. through Monday, November […]

Chesapeake, VA · 3d

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Between Richmond And Norfolk Is A Virginia Archaeological Site With A Fascinating Museum And River Views

While colonial landmarks can be found up and down the East Coast, few states lay claim to as many well-preserved colonial sites as Virginia. For most, Williamsburg is likely the first to spring to mind; its restored buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and costumed historical interpreters have made it one of the most famous living museums in the nation, if not the world. But less than 10 miles southwest lies another of Virginia's colonial capitals that, unlike the cobblestone streets of Williamsburg, is buried mostly beneath the soil.

Norfolk, VA · 11h

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Norfolk resident says repeated flooding has him ‘tired of it’

NORFOLK, Va. — Another rainy day in Norfolk brought another familiar problem for residents: flooded streets. For James Bryant, seeing water rise when heavy rain moves through the city is nothing new. He said he has learned to expect flooding whenever the rain starts falling. “At this point I’ve...

Norfolk, VA · 3d

WTKR News 3

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Norfolk native Rep. George W. Whitehurst dies at 101

Whitehurst was born in Norfolk in 1925, according to his obituary. He graduated from Maury High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Norfolk, VA · 12h

13News Now

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How Virginia is putting veteran care first ahead of Veterans Day

Virginia · 18h

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NRHA claims it doesn’t have money to renovate its units. Leaving them vacant may cost federal funding.

At the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority board meeting in November 2025, then-executive director Nathan Simms highlighted the progress on refreshing the aging apartments in the Young Terrace and Grandy Village public housing communities for rental. "We've completed a total of 86 unit turn/refresh activities, 47 at Grandy, 39 at...

Norfolk, VA · 18h

WTKR News 3

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Chesapeake church honors veterans with service and free Thanksgiving turkeys

Chesapeake Baptist Church honored veterans with music, a color guard and a flag-passing ceremony, while also giving free Thanksgiving turkeys to veterans and active-duty military families.

Chesapeake, VA · 1d

WAVY News 10

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10 On Your Side looks at Little Creek’s assets amid Navy Expeditionary Forces rebrand

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A command within the Navy is going through a name change. As part of this rebrand, they brought the press into Little Creek to get a look at the taxpayer assets used to train our Navy. They had us use firearms loaded with compressed air, shooting at a large projection […]

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

WAVY News 10

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Norfolk receives $522K grant to restore historic African church

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Norfolk has been awarded a $522,00 grant as part of the Virginia Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Historic Preservation Grant Program to help restore a historic church in downtown Norfolk. The historic St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church, located in downtown Norfolk, will undergo a building envelope […]

Norfolk, VA · 1d