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Washington County dominates Columbia in delayed first round playoff game

Washington County beat Columbia 46-8 in a first-round high school football playoff game after the teams postponed their matchup last week due to potential weather. The Panthers met the Wildcats for the first time in Tyrrell County. Zymere Cooper, Tyquez Selby, and quarterback Kiymani Jones scored touchdowns for Washington County. Jahmez Basknight added a hard tackle as the Panthers secured the road win.

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BCCC receives $1.19 million grant to help adults pursue education

Beaufort County Community College has received a five-year, $1.19 million federal grant to create a center offering adults in four counties free help with college admissions, financial aid and career planning. The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center will serve residents of Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washington counties, with a goal of...

Washington, NC · 1d
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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 · 2d

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Two arrested after reported armed robbery in Elizabeth City

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Two people are facing charges after Elizabeth City police say a firearm was stolen during a meeting arranged in an Ollie’s parking lot. Police say officers responded around 9:56 a.m. Saturday, November 7, to the area of Panera Bread on West Ehringhaus Street for a reported firearm theft. Investigators say the victim had arranged to meet with two people in the parking lot. During the encounter, one person allegedly took the victim’s Ruger .22-caliber rifle while the other held a handgun against the victim’s back.

Elizabeth City, NC · 1d
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Police: Investigation underway after suspicious fire at Edenton restaurant

EDENTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Authorities in Edenton are investigating after a fire was reported Tuesday morning at a pizza place. According to the Edenton Police Department, Chowan County 911 received a report of a fire at Ralph’s Pizza at 315 N. Granville Street. Edenton Police Chief David LaFon said as responders were working to contain […]

Edenton, NC · 1d

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In Historical Marker Fight, Edenton Revisits a Painful Era

For years, Lew Powell has wanted the state to force a reckoning and install a historic marker near the former Little Rascals Day Care Center in Edenton. That’s the spot that in 1989 launched a spate of child abuse accusations and prosecutions of seven people who came to be known as the Edenton Seven. The case grabbed headlines in national publications such as the New York Times and Elle magazine. Powell and others who support the Edenton Seven compare their prosecutions to the famed Salem witch hunt hysteria in the late 17th century.

Edenton, NC · 1d

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Make the Most of a November Weekend on the Outer Banks

Before the holiday hustle begins, take advantage of a November weekend filled with live music, oysters, a little mystery and plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the coast. It seems like everyone is already talking holiday plans, but hold on a minute. We've still got some beautiful November days ahead, and there's no reason to rush into the holiday season just yet. If you're hoping to spend this mid-November weekend catching some live music and spending time with friends, the Outer Banks has a pretty good lineup. From a bluegrass festival and a Mexican rodeo celebration to an oyster-themed restaurant adventure and a little theatrical suspense, there's something for just about everyone.

Nags Head, NC · 2d

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Northside opens playoffs against Washington County

No. 1 Northside (10-0) vs. No. 9 Washington County (3-8) * Washington County routed No. 8 Columbia, 46-8, on Monday. * Northside won the Coastal Plains 1A/2A Conference championship under head coach Keith Boyd. The Panthers capped the regular season with a 40-0 Anchor Bowl win over Southside and a 42-0 win over Jones Senior.

Washington County, NC · 1d

The Standard

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ECU Health community hospitals show a profit in FY 26

ECU Health’s community hospital system operated at a profit in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, but officials say there are storm clouds on the horizon that could negatively impact future finances. In a report to the ECU Health Community Hospital Board of Directors on Oct. 27, system leaders reported a $69.9 million operating profit for the year for the eight hospitals operating in Washington, Windsor, Tarboro, Roanoke Rapids, Nags Head, Kenansville, Edenton and Ahoskie. Revenues were ahead of budget expectations by about $28 million. Expenses were also higher than budgeted, but only by about $3.9 million. The difference allowed the hospital to record the operating surplus. System leaders were projecting $43.1 million in operating income, but that number came in at $69.9 million. Dr. Michael Waldrum, CEO of ECU Health and board chair of the community hospitals board of directors, notes that coming changes will have a significant impact on future financial reports. “Ending the fiscal year in a positive light, I think, is important. These numbers are not steady. We see in the front window, the One Big Beautiful Bill and other changes that are going to impact us a great deal,” Waldrum said. He said planned

Roanoke Rapids, NC · 2d

The Daily Advance

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Maritime initiative aims to keep shipbuilding jobs in NC

China has the world’s largest navy and more than 200 times the shipbuilding capacity of the United States. That's according to a U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence data first reported in July 2023. With American maritime supremacy under threat, a growing consortium of North Carolina colleges, advanced manufacturers, industry suppliers and other workforce development partners has joined forces to answer that national security concern with skilled workers, a tighter supply chain, cybersecurity development and more. Eastern North Carolina and its deep maritime legacy took center stage Nov. 5 at a listening session for the North Carolina Maritime Manufacturing Initiative, held at the K.E. White Graduate Center at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), which hosted the event. North Carolina State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) launched the NCMMI in 2025. “What we’re really talking about is finding a workforce for advanced manufacturing,” said Margaret Roberton, vice president for workforce development and chief of staff at Central Carolina Community College, another partner in the initiative. “We have a lot of manufacturing in North Carolina, which I think is fantastic, but we also need to have a robust talent pipeline.” That means not only preparing

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