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Faces of the Albemarle: Swain: CTE helps students make informed career choices
Preparing Perquimans County Schools students for success in the workforce or college as director of the district’s Career and Technical Education Program is more than a job for Missy Swain. It’s also a passion for the long-time educator. “I find immense fulfillment in my role as a CTE director,” Swain said. “Additionally, supporting and collaborating with dedicated teachers as they empower students to achieve their academic and career goals brings...
Teen is one of Hertford's newest full-time entrepreneurs
HERTFORD — Dayne Colson is one of Hertford’s newest entrepreneurs. That’s hardly a rare distinction with the town on the commercial upswing, but Colson, an advertising specialty manufacturer and a new investor in commercial real estate, just graduated from high school. He is only 18 years old. Colson runs Dayne’s Designs out of the old Country Corner Cafe Building at the intersection of Cypress Stretch Lane and Grub Street. He...
Camden to explore homebuilding halt, cites sewer lack
CAMDEN — Camden is exploring a moratorium on new residential development because of insufficient wastewater infrastructure capable of meeting the county’s expected growth. County commissioners voted 4-1 earlier this week to start the process of possibly instituting a moratorium on new developments. Commissioners Ross Munro, Troy Leary, Tiffany White and Sissy Aydlett all voted in favor of exploring the possibility of a moratorium. Commissioner Randy Krainiak cast the lone no...
Church News: James to be speaker at EC Aglow
EC Chapter of Aglow Lena James will be the speaker for the meeting of the Elizabeth City Chapter of Aglow today at 10 a.m. at St Phillips Chapel on the corner of Church and McMorrine streets. Spring Flea Market Saint Ann Catholic Church in Edenton will host its second annual Spring Flea Market today from...
Town to host blood drive with Blood Connection May 31
The town of Edenton will sponsor a blood drive in Town Council Chambers’ overflow room later this month to boost local blood supplies. The blood drive, a partnership with The Blood Connection, will take place from noon until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 31. In addition to knowing they’ve done something good for their neighbors, donors will receive $50 in rewards from The Blood Connection. “This is a great way...
EC Rotary awards $25,100 in scholarships to 11 students
The Elizabeth City Rotary Club distributed more than $25,000 in college scholarships to 11 area high school graduating seniors earlier this week. Jessica Neal, a senior at Camden County High School, received the Elizabeth City Rotary Club Memorial Scholarship valued at $2,500. Since the 1930s, the scholarship has been funded through Rotary Club member contributions. Amaya Demps, of Camden County High School, and Robert Volpe, of the Northeast Academy for...
P.W. Moore's Manuel named ECPPS' Teacher of Year
An elementary school teacher who has mentored and shared her teaching skills with new educators is this year’s Teacher of the Year for the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. Jorice Manuel, who teaches at P.W. Moore Elementary School, was named ECPPS’ Teacher of the Year during a ceremony at the K.E. White Center Thursday evening. The award recognizes Manuel’s “exceptional commitment to her students, her school, and the teaching profession,” the district said in a press release. ...
Nixon wears a lot of hats, and each one is important
Jonathan Nixon is a Perquimans County civil servant whom few people ever have the chance to meet face to face. Most of the time, the work of his office does not affect daily life for county residents. But when it does, Perquimans County Emergency Services and its work are as important as anything can get. Nixon’s role includes not just coordinating the work of Perquimans’ first responders and essential volunteers...
Albemarle Neighbor: Krites to perform at AoA's interactive Nashville Night
More than two decades ago, Brian Krites was attending a Dave Matthews Band concert when he had a life-changing moment. The band was “baring their soul onstage,” Krites recalls, and “something resonated with me.” Soon after, Krites picked up an acoustic guitar and taught himself to play, using all of the songs he loved, including Dave Matthews’ “#41.” ...
Camden comeback falls short against Bartlett Yancy as Bruins lose 8-6
CAMDEN — Bartlett Yancy High School broke open a 1-1 game with six runs in the top of the 4th inning and then withstood a late Camden comeback to defeat the Bruins by the final score of 8-6. The loss on Friday night, played mostly in a drizzling rain, came in the second round of the 2A NCHSSA state baseball playoffs. The Bruins finish their season with a final record of 17-6. ...
Softball Recap: Carlyn Tanis leads Camden County to victory over Ayden - Grifton
Camden County extended their postseason success on Friday against Ayden - Grifton. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Ayden - Grifton Chargers a 10-0 shutout. Camden County might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 13 matchups by six runs or more this season. Carlyn...
Knights' Meekins, Bailey sign letters of intent
CURRITUCK — Two Currituck County High School student-athletes who played together on the Knights basketball team for two years are closing out their high school careers by committing to play for different collegiate teams on the same day. Both Mackenzie Meekins and Eboni Bailey signed letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at a signing ceremony at Currituck High School last Friday. Meekins, a four-year starter on...
Novelist Alexander discusses life of Black biz woman Josephine N. Leary
Novelist Kianna Alexander discussed Chowan County real estate owner Josephine N. Leary’s life at Museum of the Albemarle’s “History for Lunch” program on Wednesday. Alexander’s “Carolina Built” is a novel that’s based on actual events from Leary’s “remarkable life,” she told audience members. Josephine Napolean Leary lived from April 1856 to March 1923 and her life was “marked by so many different ups and downs” and challenges that “she had...
Eager Eagle Scout project supports Southside pickleball court cleanup
Nicholas Lippincott from Shiloh Church's Boy Scout Troop 221 has chosen a challenging project to complete his journey of earning the highest-ranking badge in Boy Scouts of America. The BSA requires teens to earn at least 21 merit badges to achieve the prestigious Eagle Scout rank, out of which, 14 must come from a list of Eagle-level merit badges, and the remaining badges can be of a lesser rank.
Pasquotank extends EMS contract with Camden for another year
Pasquotank County will provide emergency medical services to Camden County for at least another year, the Pasquotank commissioners agreed on Monday. Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year extension to the county’s current emergency medical services contract with Camden. The contract is set to expire June 30. The extension will cover the fiscal year 2024-25 and cost Camden $710,265, which is a 9.5% increase from the current annual cost of $648,645. Pasquotank...
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