Maxine B. Bunch, 99, of 128 Gum Pond Road, and more recently of Edenton Prime Time, died on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Mrs. Bunch was born in Gates County on May 20, 1924, and was one of twelve children born to the late Osia and Sallie Stallings Bunch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elton Bunch; sisters, Virgie Riddick, Ethel Riddick, Eunice Hollowell, Eliza Chappell, Minnie Hollowell, Bernice Byrum, and Geraldine Bass; and by brothers, Paul, Garland, Otto, and McCoy Bunch. Formerly employed as a peanut grader at Seabrook Blanching Corp. in Edenton,...

Elizabeth City is going to have to pay its electric supplier almost $2.1 million over the next two years because of higher-that-anticipated energy costs in 2022. Edenton and Hertford also must pay the N.C. Eastern Municipal Power Agency $715,020 and $168,139, respectively, because of those added costs. That’s because NCEMPA, which is the electric supplier for the three municipalities, has an agreement with Duke Energy Progress to “true-up” the cost...

I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of singing with my friends in the Albemarle Chorale for seven years. We’ve sung a lot of wonderful music. But this spring’s concert, I think, will be the loveliest and most meaningful. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Edenton Resolves (which was a revolutionary action of defiance against the British Crown by 51 courageous women who did not hide behind disguises), the Chorale is singing 11 works either lyricized or composed (or both) by female poets and...

Have you ever disliked something because you wanted to? Maybe it felt foreign, was something you enjoyed making fun of or maybe you also really enjoyed making fun of the people who liked it. Maybe it was all of the above. Did you end up liking it anyway? If so, you can relate to my path to hockey fandom. I have made fun of hockey for as long as I...

At the Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library, we receive many inquiries about genealogy and local history. Not only does the North Carolina History Room on the second floor have several books, maps, and articles to get you started on researching your family history, but thanks to the digitization of several genealogical records and ease of internet access, your library card can give you additional access to hundreds of thousands of pages of digitized and text-searchable historical records. ...

Chowan commissioners last week discussed the steps for putting a bond referendum before county voters this fall that, if approved, would finance up to $35 million in recreation improvements. The April 19 meeting, which covered only the financial aspects of the referendum, provided a first glimpse of the proposal commissioners plan to place on the county ballot in the November general election. The county is considering two possible amounts for a bond referendum: one package for $20 million and another for $35 million. ...

Chowan commissioners are considering a bond referendum that, if approved, would allow the county to make up to $35 million in upgrades to county parks and recreation facilities. Nate Halubka, a project consultant with McGill Associates of Hickory, presented commissioners with a preliminary master plan for the improvements at an April 19 meeting. His plan was based on findings that parks within Edenton town limits provide adequate recreation for residents, but are dated. The town is planning to upgrade many of those parks using funds...

The Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce honored some of the community’s top businesspeople, entrepreneurs, volunteers and nonprofits during its annual banquet last week. Charlie Creighton, CEO of Colony Tire, was honored as Business Person of the Year during the April 18 event at Hayes Farm. Brian Roberts of Waterman’s Grill was named the Chamber’s Small Business Person of the Year. The Cupola House Association was recognized as the Organization of the...

Jesus was quite busy the day He was resurrected. We know early in the morning that He saw Mary Magdalene and showed Himself to Peter. We also know that He walked much of the seven-mile trek toward Emmaus with Cleopas and His friend. We also know He shows back up in Jerusalem later that same day to talk to all the disciples except Thomas. Jesus reveals some significant things in these brief meetings. ...

Nothing says spring more than strawberries. Their delicate little flowers and juicy berries seem to drip from each leafy plant. It’s tempting to put more strawberries in your mouth than in your basket when out in the berry patch. Many strawberry farms offer their berries at Edenton Farmers Market. The berries from Cedar Stretch Farm sold out quickly on the first day they appeared but will be replenished throughout the strawberry season. ...

Jesus came to reveal the Father, but He also gave believers the Great Commission so we can reveal Him to a world that desperately needs Him. We cannot effectively minister for Christ if we’re not secure in and understand how much God loves us. Some believe Jesus’ atoning work merely cleans us up; they do not believe we are called to share our faith. I’m reminded of two neighbors. One had a dog, the other a bunny. The neighbor with the dog would often let...

Demolition equipment has begun clawing its way through the main wing of the John A. Holmes High School, nearing the building’s landmark entrance pillars on Monday. The site has been a beehive of activity, with demolition already removing the school property’s former tennis courts, auditorium wing, and classrooms. In front of the structure, excavators laid out a field of water pipes needed for the new high school’s massive heat pump field. Next on the project’s agenda will be moving the century-old Boy Scout Cabin to its new location behind the town of Edenton’s Fire Department. That could happen at any time, said Edenton-Chowan Schools Superintendent Michael Sasscer.

EDENTON — Women composers and their music will take center stage during the Albemarle Chorale’s upcoming spring concerts. According to a Chorale press release, music selected for “A Woman’s Voice: Music by Women” will range from spirituals and jazz to hymns and folk tunes. Some of the music on the program was written in the last decade, while other selections were written more than a century ago. What all of the music has in common is that it was composed by women. ...

Benny Dale Rinehart, Sr., Lt. Col., USMC, Ret., 87, of 912 West Queen Street, and more recently of The Landings of Albemarle, died there on Monday, April 15, 2024. Mr. Rinehart was born in Louisville, Illinois on August 29, 1936, and was the son of the late Delbert Lowell and Charlene Luceal Atchison Rinehart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Spencer Rinehart; a daughter, Linda Dale Rinehart Green; a brother, Albert Lowell Rinehart; and a baby sister, Jacquelea Rinehart.Lt. Col. Rinehart's military career spanned more than 22 years, serving in both...

Bruce Lane White, 76, of 317 Yellow Hammer Road, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, in his home. Mr. White was born in Perquimans County on February 2, 1948, and was the son of the late Wayland L. White, Jr. and Geraldine Lane White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clay White. Retired from the Roll Finishing Department of International Paper (formerly Union Camp Corp.) after 30 years of employment, many will remember the friendships established through his longtime enjoyment of Quail hunting. He was raised in the faith of Chappell Hill Baptist Church....

The following story is being republished with permission from CoastalReview.org. Those white blades the length of a city block that have been at the North Carolina Port at Morehead City the last few weeks are destined for great heights. Vestas, a wind turbine company based in Portland, Oregon, manufactured the onshore wind turbine components, which arrived in mid-March from India on cargo ships, including the 528-foot-long BBC Norway and 529-foot-long...

Why did Jesus come to earth? At Christmas, we often say that Jesus was born to die. When Easter comes, we say that Jesus became our substitutionary atonement, or what sometimes in theological study is called vicarious atonement. Scripture lists many reasons Jesus came, some direct and some implied. One of Jesus’ primary missions in coming to earth was to reveal the heavenly Father. One of God’s primary characteristics Jesus...

Different areas of the South have their signature one-pot wonders. Texas has its chili, Virginia has its Brunswick stew, and the Deep South has its gumbo. All three dishes have hundreds of variations depending on a family recipe or region. Gumbo is a common dish of both creole and cajun cuisines. Creole gumbo has a tomato base and a lighter roux, or fat mixed with flour. Cajun gumbo has a deep roux, which is cooked for a long time at low heat to darken the...