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Chowan Herald

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Defendant charged with abuse and neglect in Chowan Co.

The following incidents and arrests were reported by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and Williamston Police Department. CHOWAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Incidents The Chowan County Sheriff’s Office reports of incidents include: Safe keeping of property was reported on the 4100 block of Ashley Drive in Edenton on Oct. 26. Nine 9mm rounds and two nine-round-capacity magazines were listed as seized property. Service of warrants involving three listed offenses was reported on the 100 block of Colony Drive in Edenton on Oct. 28. Obtaining property by false pretenses was reported in connection with an online transaction in Edenton on Oct. 29. A loss of $19,000 in cash was reported. Larceny of property was reported on the 2900 block of Rocky Hock Road in Edenton. Missing items included a gold bracelet valued at $500, a silver charm bracelet with turtle and moon charms, a thin gold bracelet and a blue sapphire ring. The last three items were listed at $1 apiece in the report. Larceny involving an EBT card, an identification card and a health insurance card was reported at the Chowan County Sheriff’s Office on the 300 block of West Freemason Street in Edenton on Oct. 30. The report does not

Chowan County, NC · 6h

The Daily Advance

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Sentara midwives meet growing demand for low-intervention births

Two years into her career as a labor and delivery nurse, around 1987, Elizabeth Uzzle witnessed something that left her awestruck. She watched a physician deliver a baby so calmly that it brought her to tears. When she asked the doctor his secret, his answer was simple: He had been trained by midwives. “I decided I must know this midwife thing,” said Uzzle, who now has 34 years of experience as a nurse-midwife and is one of three certified nurse-midwives at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City. “[Witnessing that birth] I couldn’t even function. I was crying. Never had I seen a delivery with no one yelling, no one screaming — [just] a gentle birth. It was beautiful.” SAMC has continued to expand its midwifery services since launching the program in 2024, and a fourth midwife is expected to join the team. On Oct. 15, the hospital invited the public to meet the midwives, whose work reflects a growing demand for personalized, holistic maternity care. Certified nurse-midwives are advanced practice nurses who provide women’s health care ranging from pregnancy to childbirth to postpartum care. They specialize in low-risk pregnancies and births and refer patients to a physician when complications

Elizabeth City, NC · 2d

Bertie Ledger-Advance

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Chowan Co. mother hopes to break cycle of violence

Nichole Elliot took an unimaginable loss — the death of her son to gun violence — and channeled it into a project she hopes will help break society’s cycle of violence. Marcus Jackson was 23 when he died in 2019. His mother founded the Marcus Jackson Project that same year to honor his memory by helping young people build peaceful relationships and supporting families affected by gun violence. “For me, honoring Marcus meant more than keeping his name alive,” Elliot said. “It meant turning the love we have for him into work that could make a difference in the lives of others.” Marcus wore No. 40 for the Edenton Aces. His mother remembers him as a protective older brother, a devoted father and a young man whose smile and laughter brightened the lives of those around him. Today, the project that bears his name serves young people and families in Edenton and surrounding counties through educational programs, leadership development and survivor support. The Marcus Jackson Project has reached more than 100 youths and young adults, supported 15 families dealing with violence-related losses and worked with about 25 teachers on ways to teach coping skills and conflict resolution to their students.

Chowan County, NC · 2d

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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 […]

Currituck County, NC · 1d

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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HBCU bands: the rising NC program to watch

Elizabeth City State University’s Sound of Class marching band has settled among the top Division II HBCU bands. Its director, Bracy C. Martin Jr., hopes the program becomes known for something bigger than a ranking. An Elizabeth City State alumnus, Martin says that goal starts with identity. He wants...

Elizabeth City, NC · 2d

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

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Current Alligator River bridge spans could become a 125-acre fishing reef in Albemarle Sound

The concrete lanes that have carried travelers across the Alligator River for decades could become fishing grounds in Albemarle Sound. State fisheries officials propose using 300 spans from the Lindsay C. Warren Bridge that carries U.S. 64 between Dare and Tyrrell counties to build an artificial reef about 3.5 miles northeast of the river’s mouth.

Tyrrell County, NC · 2d

The Daily Advance

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Sheriff Basnight re-elected to another term in Chowan

Chowan County voters have re-eleccted Sheriff Edward “Scooter” Basnight to another four-year term. The same voters also re-elected Commissioners Larry McLaughlin and Ellis Lawrence, as well as Lisa Perry to a term on the county commission. Basnight, a Republican, won 3,743 votes, or 63%, of the total votes and won five of the county’s six precincts. On social media, Basnight thanked his supporters and God. “To say thank you just seems so inadequate for the way I feel right now,” Basnight commented. “The emotions were very high last night, as I feel a 1,000-pound gorilla has been removed off my back. “My community showed up and thanks to you, your trust and belief in me and my staff, I get the honor and privilege to continue serving as your elected sheriff.” Basnight defeated Democrat challenger Kristy L. LaLonde, who garnered 2,141 votes. LaLonde also issued a social media statement which concluded, “My heart is full. My gratitude is endless. And my commitment to this community does not end here.” McLaughlin, the Republican candidate, received 1,512 votes to win another term to District 2, Seat 2. His opponent, Democrat Kathleen Miglorie, garnered 826 voters. Lawrence, a Democrat, was unopposed in his

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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

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