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Horses seized from local riding center get new homes
More than 20 horses have new homes after an investigation Thursday at a local riding and training center determined the animals were malnourished and in “poor” condition. The Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the U.S. Equine Rescue League, seized 23 horses from the Skyward Pines Equestrian Center at 2940 W. Main Street Extended on Friday. The horses were transferred from the center to the parking lot of Berea Baptist Church, where about 25 volunteers were waiting with pickup trucks and trailers to transport...
At Shut Up & Listen Records, Sunday is good day for business
Shut Up & Listen Records has become a popular “tailgate” spot for residents heading to Ghost Harbor Brewing and Seven Sounds Brewing Co. to hear live music, says Shut Up & Listen owner Kevin Blade. “We’re like a tailgate for the breweries,” said Blade, whose vinyl records store is celebrating two years in business this weekend. Shut Up & Listen Records also offers live music, but the performances at the...
Event featuring music, film to promote surfing exhibit
On Saturday, July 13, Museum of the Albemarle opened its newest exhibit, “Where the Waves Break: Surfing in Northeastern North Carolina.” Surfing has been around for some time and has roots in Polynesia. In North Carolina, surfing was first documented in 1909 along the southern coastline. Then in the 1920s, the northern coastline of North Carolina started to experience the surfing wave. What began as a sacred activity for Indigenous...
Museum of the Albemarle: Mystery of 'Nags Head portrait' of Burr Alston endures
If you’re from around here, chances are you’ve heard the story of the “Nags Head portrait” of Theodosia Burr Alston — and how this mysterious slice of American history once ended up right here in Elizabeth City. Theodosia Burr Alston was the wife of Gov. Joseph Alston of South Carolina, and the only child of the infamous Aaron Burr, who famously killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. The tale of...
City delays request to use $670K in Flora Street funds to finishing Rivershore bridge project
City leaders have delayed a plan to redirect $670,000 from state funding for flood mitigation work at Flora Street toward to the cost of replacing the Rivershore Road bridge. The move comes after a City Council discussion earlier this month about the possibility of completing both construction projects with money already on hand. Council voted July 8 to hold off on making a request to the state to reallocate $670,000...
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
Two lawsuits, federal and state probes shackle North Carolina election board
(The Center Square) – Two lawsuits, one federal investigation and one state investigation have created quite a first 26 days of July for the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Chaired by Democrat Alan Hirsch, the panel was hit with a second litigation on Friday, this time by the state Democratic Party. Plaintiffs ask in Wake County Superior Court to have the We the People Party, approved July 16, removed from the November ballot. ...
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