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Bear in road leads to deadly chain-reaction crash in Suffolk, police say

A Suffolk man died after a crash involving a black bear sent his vehicle off the road, into trees and partially into the water Thursday night.

Suffolk, VA · 2d

The Daily Advance

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Elizabeth City police roundup nets 2 arrests, 31 citations

Elizabeth City police arrested two people and issued dozens of traffic citations during a warrant roundup Oct. 30. Amanda Lynn Darden, 40, of the 800 block of Gliden Road, Belvidere, was charged with driving while license revoked, an Elizabeth City Police Department news release states. She was confined Albemarle District Jail in lieu of a $2,000 secured bond. John Christian Robbins, 53, of the 700 block of Parsonage Street, Elizabeth City, was charged with probation violation. He was confined at ADJ in lieu of a $5,000 secured bond, police said. The roundup was part of the department’s ongoing “Operation: Taking back our city,” which focuses on addressing crime throughout the town. The department and N.C. Probation and Parole compiled a list of outstanding warrants in the days before the roundup, and 25 officers from the two agencies took part in the one-day sweep. Officers also issued 31 citations and nine warning tickets for violations including driving without a license, driving while license revoked, seat belt violations, inspection and registration violations, allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle, window tint, unsafe movement, failure to carry a license, speeding and running stop signs. At around 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30, a reporter

Elizabeth City, NC · 2d

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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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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 · 2d
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Traffic stop leads to drug, gun charges for Elizabeth City man

An Elizabeth City man is facing drug and weapons charges after police say a concealed gun and more than a pound of marijuana were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop Monday. Aram Krajekian, 21, of the 200 block of North Dyer Street, was charged with felony counts of maintaining a vehicle for keeping or selling a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana and possession of marijuana, a police news release states. He was also charged with misdemeanor counts of possession of marijuana paraphernalia, carrying a concealed weapon and speeding, as well as possessing or manufacturing a fraudulent ID, police said. The arrest stems from a traffic stop conducted by an Elizabeth City Police Department officer at around 4 p.m. Nov. 2 in the 700 block of Roanoke Avenue. Police said the officer found probable cause to search the vehicle and found a concealed firearm and about 1.1 pounds of marijuana. Krajekian was confined at Albemarle District Jail in lieu of a $10,500 secured bond. His first appearance in Pasquotank District Court was scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday. A search of online jail records indicated Krajekian had posted bond and was no longer in custody.

Elizabeth City, NC · 2d

WAVY News 10

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Known Windsor drug dealer arrested in North Carolina

WINDSOR, Va. (WAVY) – The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division obtained warrants for Tyrone Joyner, 41, for possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver heroin, and possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver fentanyl. Joyner’s criminal history shows he has a long history of selling drugs on the streets of Bertie […]

Bertie County, NC · 2d

WAVY News 10

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Crews respond as garage fire damages home in Suffolk

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded to a garage fire in the 2700 block of Airport Road that damaged the exterior of a house on Nov. 7. Crews received the call around 10:01 p.m. and arrived ten minutes later to find a detached garage enveloped by flames. The flames were starting to […]

Suffolk, VA · 22h

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Norfolk State Loses After Players Ignore Head Coach Michael Vick

The players ignored his urging from the sideline.

Norfolk, VA · 18h

WAVY News 10

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Person injured after shooting on Old Greenbrier Road in Chesapeake

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A person was injured, and a suspect is in custody, after a shooting on Old Greenbrier Road in Chesapeake Friday evening, according to the Chesapeake Police Department. At around 10:55 p.m. on Nov. 6, officers responded to the 2300 block of Old Greenbrier Road after a report of a person with […]

Chesapeake, VA · 2d

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 · 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 · 1d

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 · 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

Chowan County, NC · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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Eastern North Carolina, Southeast Virginia and Northeast South Carolina Face Brief Tornado Risk Friday From Florence and Raleigh to Norfolk Before Storms Move Offshore

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — A brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out on Friday, November 6, 2026, across parts of eastern North Carolina, southeast Virginia and northeast South Carolina, from Florence and Raleigh to Norfolk. Storms are expected to fire up late morning to midday before weakening or...

North Carolina · 2d