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Judge and Currituck County Sheriff’s Office shut down nuisance house

CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — Law enforcement officials have designated a residence in Powells Point, N.C. as a nuisance house following dozens of emergency responses over the past four years. Occupants living at the property have been ordered to vacate the premises. Deputies with the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office...

Powells Point, NC · 1d

The Daily Advance

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 · 1d

WTKR

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Ferry toll rates finalized for Hatteras-Ocracoke, Currituck-Knotts Island routes

OUTER BANKS, N.C. — The ferry toll rates for the Currituck-Knotts Island and Hatteras-Ocracoke routes have now been approved by the North Carolina Board of Transportation. Toll collection on the longtime free routes is slated to begin Jan. 1, 2027. "I think there were no surprises yesterday," said Justin...

Ocracoke, NC · 1d

WAVY News 10

Elizabeth City Police Chief Eddie Graham to hold press conference on crime

Elizabeth City Police Chief Eddie Graham will conduct a press conference Thursday morning concerning crime in the city.

The Daily Advance

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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 · 1d

The Perquimans Weekly

New Salvation Army pantry lets families choose own food

The Salvation Army of the Albemarle Region’s new Client Choice Food Pantry is open. The 25-by-60-foot, climate-controlled pantry was built next to the Salvation Army’s church at 906 Fourth St. in Elizabeth City. The Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce worked with Salvation Army officials to coordinate a ribbon cutting on Oct. 23. Roy Daniels, vice chairman of the Salvation Army’s advisory board and chairman of its property committee, called the construction process a labor of love. “We have a dedicated staff. Toni Sawyer — you can’t highlight her enough — going through the grant application, which is not easy,” Daniels said. In 2024, the Golden LEAF Foundation awarded the Salvation Army of the Albemarle Region $250,000 to build the facility. “We awarded the contract to Revelle Builders, and they did a good job. Dealing with the city on permits and inspections, everything went good,” Daniels said. “The community has been very supportive. A majority of the funding came from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The two co-sponsors were the Food Bank of the Albemarle and Sentara Health. “We have a walk-in refrigerator, walk-in freezer and a generator to protect all the items in those facilities if the power goes out. We’re

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HBCU Gameday

HBCU band world taking note of rising program in NC

With a top-10 national ranking, a standout drumline and an alumnus leading the program, Elizabeth City State is building a distinct identity in HBCU marching band culture. The post HBCU band world taking note of rising program in NC appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

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WAVY News 10

North Carolina residents voice concerns ahead of new ferry tolls

CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) – The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the Currituck Sound Ferry transported over 14 thousand vehicles and close to 45 thousand passengers at no cost to vehicle owners in 2025 but that will soon change due to new toll rates. The Currituck Sound Ferry connects Knotts Island to mainland Currituck. […]

Currituck County, NC · 1d

The Wilson Times

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Election brings new DA, senator and more

Rena Spellman unseated District Attorney Jeff Marsigli, and Congressional candidate Raymond Smith is not ready to concede in a tight race. Other races were also decided here

Wilson County, NC · 2d

outerbanksvoice.com

Kill Devil Hills, NC · 2d

Darrell M. Collins Highway honors Wright Brothers historian

(Submitted Story by Tonya L. Collins) Tonya L. Collins is the wife of Darrell M. Collins and President/Chair Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc. At its monthly meeting in Raleigh on Nov. 5, the North Carolina Department of Transportation announced a resolution officially naming a five-mile stretch of highway in front of the Wright Brothers National Memorial after historian Darrell M. Collins.

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Coast Guard aircrew airlifts passenger from cruise ship off North Carolina coast

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WECT) - A Coast Guard aircrew hoisted a passenger experiencing a medical emergency from a cruise ship off the North Carolina coast on Nov. 2. The passenger was aboard the Norwegian Bliss, about 32 miles off Oregon Inlet, according to Coast Guard officials. Video shared by the...

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Current Alligator River bridge spans could become a 125-acre fishing reef in Albemarle Sound

The concrete lanes that have carried travelers across the Alligator River for decades could become fishing grounds in Albemarle Sound. State fisheries officials propose using 300 spans from the Lindsay C. Warren Bridge that carries U.S. 64 between Dare and Tyrrell counties to build an artificial reef about 3.5 miles northeast of the river’s mouth.

Tyrrell County, NC · 16h

wcti12.com

New Alligator River Bridge construction passes halfway point

Construction on the new Alligator River Bridge is more than halfway complete, with crews using new materials and technology to keep the project moving. The new bridge will replace the Lindsay C. Warren Bridge, a swing-span crossing on U.S. 64 between Dare and Tyrrell counties. NCDOT says the replacement will be a fixed-span, high-rise bridge with two 12-foot travel lanes and 8-foot breakdown lanes. The current bridge was built in 1960.

Tyrrell County, NC · 1d

outerbanksvoice.com

A Garden Glowing with Holiday Magic: WinterLights Returns to The Elizabethan Gardens

Select Nights, November 20 – December 29, 6–9 p.m. The Elizabethan Gardens invites families, neighbors and visitors to celebrate the season as WinterLights returns to transform 10 acres of waterfront garden and native forest into a twinkling holiday wonderland. Running on select nights from November 20 through December 29, the event will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. and offers music, seasonal treats and immersive light displays across the property.

Manteo, NC · 2d

floridaing.com

Brief Tornado Possible Across Norfolk, the Outer Banks, Greenville, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Florence as Storms Sweep Eastern North Carolina and Southeast Virginia With a 2 Percent Risk

GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — A brief tornado can’t be ruled out across eastern North Carolina and southeast Virginia on Friday, November 6. A cold front pushing toward the Atlantic coast is bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region. The latest tornado risk outlook, updated early Thursday, shows a 2 percent chance of a tornado within 25 miles of any point. The risk area runs from Norfolk and the Outer Banks south through Elizabeth City, Greenville, Fayetteville and Wilmington, and into northeast South Carolina near Florence. The overall threat is low, but residents should stay weather aware through the day.

North Carolina · 2d

The Daily Advance

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 · 11h

islandfreepress.org

Dare, Currituck back in severe drought as northeastern N.C. loses summer gains

Dare and Currituck counties are back in severe drought, part of a worsening pattern across northeastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks just over three months after the region became the first part of the state to emerge from a nearly yearlong drought. The assessment released Thursday, shows severe drought...

Dare County, NC · 1d

coastalreview.org

125-acre artificial reef planned for Albemarle Sound

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is hosting a public information meeting to discuss plans for a new estuarine artificial reef in the Albemarle Sound. The proposed approximately 125-acre site is about 3.5 miles northeast of the mouth of the Alligator River. The reef...

Manteo, NC · 2d

The Daily Advance