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US Marshals task force arrests EC shooting, drug suspects
Elizabeth City police have arrested two local men, one in connection with a shooting incident earlier this month, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Task Force. Police said on Wednesday that Rontrez Taliq Coleman, 20, of the 600 block of Factory Street, and Miguel Yasmir Williams, 33, of the 1100 Block of Herrington Road, were both arrested by the task force on Tuesday. Coleman is charged...
Danneker: New tech led to airships' demise in EC
Private companies operated commercial blimps out of Elizabeth City for five years longer than the U.S. Navy did during and after World War II but new forms of technology ultimately led to the end of commercial airship operations. Long-time Elizabeth City resident and airship pilot Scott Danneker told the Museum of the Albemarle’s History for Lunch program, Wednesday, March 20, that the introduction of drones and advanced camera systems on helicopters are some of the reasons commercial blimp operations eventually ended in Elizabeth City. That...
2 wanted men arrested Elizabeth City; 1 connected to shooting of vehicle, police say
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — Two wanted men were arrested this week in Elizabeth City by local law enforcement and a U.S. Marshals fugitive taskforce. One of them was wanted after a vehicle was shot up on March 7 on Factory Street, police say. The suspect in that incident,...
Deputies arrest Pasquotank County man after deeming him danger to community
PASQUOTANK COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A man is facing several charges after deputies say his reckless use of guns deemed him a danger to the community. The Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office said that Randall Hewitt was arrested around 10 a.m. in the 100 block of Northbanks Road near Elizabeth City.
Crimewatch: Camden sheriff makes arrests for DWI, failure to appear in court
Camden Sheriff Ajuan Orland Mitchell, 26, of the 100 block of McCoy Road, South Mills, was arrested Feb. 29 and charged with failure to appear in court as required for possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor probation violation. He was confined at Albemarle District Jail in lieu of a $10,000 secured bond. Timothy Allen Roberts, 33, of the 700 block of Okisko Road, Lot 5, Elizabeth City, was arrested March...
COA to host eclipse watch parties at all 4 campuses
Looking for a local watch party where you can safely view the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8? College of The Albemarle will offer eclipse viewing opportunities at each of its four campuses starting at 2 p.m. and continuing through 4:30 p.m., including from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. when viewing of the celestial phenomenon is expected to be optimal. The college’s designated eclipse viewing areas will include: ...
Rivers: City needs other funds to buy Shipyard
Elizabeth City leaders plan to use $400,000 in federal funding awarded on Tuesday to help purchase the Elizabeth City Shipyard property. But the city still needs to come up with the remainder of the money to complete the purchase. Congressman Don Davis, D-N.C., was in town on Tuesday to present three federal checks totaling nearly $1.8 million. One of those checks was for $400,000 to help the city finally buy the shipyard property. The other two checks were for nearly $960,000 for the county’s planned...
Church News: Providence Baptist to host evangelist
Providence Baptist Dr. Frank K. Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church High Point will be the evangelist at Providence Baptist Church Edenton Monday through Thursday at 7 p.m. nightly. The Palymra Male Chorus, Gary Outlaw, and the Women of Praise will provide music on respective nights. New Hope United The New Hope United Women in...
It took a village to put on Harry Potter Extravaganza
The fifth annual Harry Potter Extravaganza, which came to a close a couple weeks ago, was a huge success. With nearly 1,400 attendees and the involvement of 26 businesses and organizations over two days, it stands as the largest Harry Potter Extravaganza since the event was started in 2018. This success was only possible because of the efforts of an entire community of people who volunteered their own time and skills. ...
Update: EC-Pasquotank Senior Center closed after bed bug infestation
A fifth incidence of bed bugs since December has closed the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Senior Center for the rest of this week, city officials said Tuesday. A city press release said senior center staff immediately began removing people from the building at Church and Water streets on Monday after being alerted about 9:30 a.m. that bed bugs had been reported in the facility. Seniors who use the facility were further advised that the center would remain closed until further notice. ...
Man to spend 8 years in prison for shooting, killing man in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man convicted of voluntary manslaughter was sentenced on Wednesday to eight years behind bars, according to the Office of the Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney. Following a two-day trial in November, a jury found Matthew Meek guilty of voluntary manslaughter. He also pleaded guilty to illegally possessing...
Camden to host 8-team Easter Tournament
CAMDEN — Eight area high school teams will be participating in the 2024 Albemarle Easter Tournament hosted by Camden County High School on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. Teams participating in the tournament include the Camden County Bruins, Currituck County Knights, Eastern Christian Homeschool Trailblazers, Gates County Red Barons, Hertford County Bears, Northeastern High School Eagles, Pasquotank County Panthers and Perquimans County Pirates. Opening-round games will be played on Saturday beginning...
Brew 2 Rescue Cafe serves victims of human trafficking
HERTFORD — The Brew 2 Rescue is a good place to pick up a steaming cup of coffee and pastries in the morning. It’s also a convenient, quiet place to grab lunch in the afternoon. However, while having a coffee and sandwich shop in the downtown district makes Hertford a more pleasant place to shop or do business, the Brew 2 Rescue Cafe does much more. Getting that cup of...
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