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The Daily Advance

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Barnyard Foods takes top BBQ, sides honors

Barnyard Foods took top honors in both pork barbecue and side dishes at the People’s Choice BBQ Competition during Currituck Bulls & BBQ on Nov. 7 at the Currituck County Rural Center in Powells Point. The competition, sponsored by TowneBank, raises money for the 4-H Backpacks for Kids program run by the Currituck County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension. The program sends nutritious meals home each weekend during the school year with students whom school staff have identified as experiencing food insecurity. It is funded entirely through community and corporate donations and grants. Each competitor receives four pork butts to prepare for the tasting and also provides a side dish. Attendees sample the barbecue and sides in a blind tasting, then vote for their favorites. This year’s People’s Choice winners: Pork barbecue• Barnyard Foods • Spare Parts • BJ’s Carolina Cafe • Johnny D’s • Coinjock Catering Sides• Barnyard Foods • BJ’s Carolina Cafe • Coinjock Catering and Spare Parts (tie) • Johnny D’s Currituck Bulls & BBQ began as a signature tourism event designed to bring visitors and residents together during the fall shoulder season. From its first year through 2024, it also included a Kansas City Barbeque Society

Powells Point, NC · 18h

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Father says daughter humiliated by teacher when trying to go to restroom during her period

BARCO, N.C. (WAVY) — A man said his 16-year-old daughter was publicly humiliated by one of her teachers at Currituck High School recently when attempting to use the restroom during her period. School division officials confirmed they are investigating the parent’s complaint following the Oct. 27 incident. The...

Currituck, NC · 3d
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Corolla residents voice support for exploring incorporation

Commissioner Tony Angell, who represents the Corolla area, said he will support the incorporation effort. (Photo courtesy of Currituck County) Two weeks after the Corolla Civic Association (CCA) announced a survey to gauge interest in “exploring incorporation for Corolla,” the CCA has closed the survey and announced that 923 responses had been collected.

Corolla, NC · 2d
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North Carolina proposes moving part of battered Highway 12 on the Outer Banks

The North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to realign more than half a mile of Highway 12 on Hatteras Island to reduce its exposure to coastal erosion. State officials recently applied for federal right-of-way to move about 3,000 feet of the roadway along the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Nor’easters...

Manteo, NC · 2d
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The Daily Advance

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Council tables food truck rules after mayor objects

Food trucks have become “a nuisance” in some parts of Elizabeth City because of a lack of regulation, according to Development Director Carl Best. “It has become a circus atmosphere in certain areas,” Best told the Elizabeth City Council at its Nov. 9 regular meeting. “Some of the trucks and some of the vendors have become a nuisance to the city. They’re dropping grease down our drains, they’re not obtaining their health licenses, they’re setting up without permits, they’re setting up in places where they shouldn’t be, running extension cords from other buildings, littering. ... We are not anti-food truck, though.” Elizabeth City currently regulates food trucks through its code of ordinances, not its Unified Development Ordinance, the city’s main zoning and development rulebook. Best said the UDO lacks a food truck section, which prompted the planning department to draft several pages of amendments that council considered Nov. 9. Despite Best’s concerns about bad actors among local food truck operators, council unanimously voted to table the proposed regulations at the request of Mayor Kirk Rivers. “There are a lot of things in here where if you’re a food truck operator it gives you heartburn,” Rivers said. “I would ask the

Elizabeth City, NC · 12h

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In Historical Marker Fight, Edenton Revisits a Painful Era

For years, Lew Powell has wanted the state to force a reckoning and install a historic marker near the former Little Rascals Day Care Center in Edenton. That’s the spot that in 1989 launched a spate of child abuse accusations and prosecutions of seven people who came to be known as the Edenton Seven. The case grabbed headlines in national publications such as the New York Times and Elle magazine. Powell and others who support the Edenton Seven compare their prosecutions to the famed Salem witch hunt hysteria in the late 17th century.

Edenton, NC · 3d

The Daily Advance

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Elizabeth City Council approves new electric rider

Electric costs will soon climb further for Elizabeth City residents after the city council unanimously approved another electric rate rider at its Nov. 9 meeting. On top of a rate increase that Elizabeth City Council approved in June — 5.5% each year through 2031, or 27% in total — residents have also been paying several “rider” charges on their monthly electric bills. One of those riders expired over the summer, but another remains in effect through 2027. Now, citing a strained Electric Fund balance due to a combination of factors city officials said at a previous work session last month that they have no choice but to pass another rider of $3.74 per 1,000 kilowatt-hours on to residents, partly because the latest rate projection missed the mark. That analysis, conducted with ElectriCities and Raftelis, forecast a monthly expense of $50,000 for a 2025 Rider 1 “true-up” assessed by Duke Energy Progress. The actual cost over the next 12-month billing cycle will be $85,000 per month, higher than the city anticipated. “As you know, we buy wholesale power [from Duke Energy Progress], and that power’s cost is estimated before we purchase it,” said City Manager Reginald Goodson. “The ‘true-up’ is when

Elizabeth City, NC · 17h

outerbanksvoice.com

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Help us save lives at OBX SPCA Stand-Up for Strays Silent Auction

Even if you can’t join us in person for Stand-Up for Strays this Friday, you don’t have to miss out on the excitement—or the chance to make a difference. Our Silent Auction is officially LIVE, and bidding is open to everyone!. We have an incredible lineup of...

Dare County, NC · 1d

The Daily Advance

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Push aims to keep shipyard jobs in NC

China has the world’s largest navy and more than 200 times the shipbuilding capacity of the United States. That’s according to a U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence data first reported in July 2023. With American maritime supremacy under threat, a growing consortium of North Carolina colleges, advanced manufacturers, industry suppliers and other workforce development partners has joined forces to answer that national security concern with skilled workers, a tighter supply chain, cybersecurity development and more. Eastern North Carolina and its deep maritime legacy took center stage Nov. 5 at a listening session for the North Carolina Maritime Manufacturing Initiative, held at the K.E. White Graduate Center at Elizabeth City State University, which hosted the event. North Carolina State University Industry Expansion Solutions and the North Carolina Military Business Center launched the NCMMI in 2025. “What we’re really talking about is finding a workforce for advanced manufacturing,” said Margaret Roberton, vice president for workforce development and chief of staff at Central Carolina Community College, another partner in the initiative. “We have a lot of manufacturing in North Carolina, which I think is fantastic, but we also need to have a robust talent pipeline.” That means not only preparing the next generation

North Carolina · 18h

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Following his election as a Dare Commissioner, David Twiddy formally resigns from Ed Board

Following his election this month to the Dare County Board of Commissioners, David Twiddy, who has been serving as Chairman of the Dare County Board of Education, formally announced his resignation from that post. In a letter released to his fellow Board of Education members on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Twiddy...

Dare County, NC · 2d

Backyard Garden Lover

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North Carolina Beach Homes Are Collapsing, and Taxpayers Are Helping Clean Up the Mess

North Carolina beach houses are falling into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving piles of broken wood, nails, and personal belongings scattered along the coast. But some owners have a financial reason to wait for their homes to collapse instead of tearing them down. In Dare County, North Carolina, 32 privately owned houses fell along Cape Hatteras...

Dare County, NC · 18h

outerbanksvoice.com

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Residents, homeowners and visitors log more than 200 hours during 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week

From October 10-17, 2026, the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau hosted the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week, which invites visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local organizations on a variety of projects and events. Part of the Bureau’s expanding year-round Voluntourism program, Volunteer Week aims to support local partners, promote off-season visitation to Dare County and highlight the ongoing work that goes into caring for and sustaining the Outer Banks.

Dare County, NC · 1d

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Barton women's basketball stuns Elizabeth City State, 58-57, with buzzer-beater for improbable win

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - The Barton women's basketball team (2-0) stunned Elizabeth City State (0-1), 58-57, with a buzzer-beater Wednesday evening at the R.L. Vaughan Center. Barton graduate student forward Megan Mares (Duluth, Ga.) hit the game-winning field goal at the buzzer after intercepting a pass on the in-bounds in the paint to give the Bulldogs the improbable win.

Elizabeth City, NC · 2d

The Daily Advance

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Packed meeting precedes vote on 133-lot Briarwood subdivision

It was standing room only at the Perquimans County Planning Board’s regular meeting Oct. 10. The board heard nearly two hours of comments from a full house of residents before approving a zoning map amendment for Briarwood Estates, a proposed 133-lot subdivision on 214 acres off Woodville Road in Hertford. The board includes five members, but member Thelma Finch-Copeland was not present and did not vote. Some residents called on the board to stop the subdivision at the outset, arguing that even a preliminary rezoning recommendation would create a “spiderweb” effect, opening the door to more high-density development, disrupting Perquimans’ rural peace and further straining utilities and school capacity. Others asked the board to table the vote in the name of “responsible growth.” Several endorsed the subdivision on the reputation of its applicant alone. The board ultimately found the proposed subdivision consistent with surrounding land uses and recommended rezoning the property, in the 300 to 400 block of Woodville Road, from Rural Agriculture District (RA) to Residential & Agricultural District (RA-32). RA-32 zoning allows major subdivisions; RA does not. Board members emphasized that their vote is a preliminary step in a long process that rezoning goes through before it appears

Hertford, NC · 1d

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Three new applicants seek to fill vacancy on Manteo Board of Commissioners

The Town of Manteo has received three new applications to fill the current vacancy on the Board of Commissioners after it extended the deadline to apply for an additional week. The Outer Banks Voice – Manteo Commissioners extend application period to fill board vacancy. According to Manteo Town Manager...

Manteo, NC · 13h

The Daily Advance

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Vikings fall to eventual CIAA champ FSU

The Elizabeth City State Vikings’ 2026 campaign ended Tuesday in the semifinal round of the CIAA Volleyball Championship Tournament. The Vikings fell 3-0 to top-seeded Fayetteville State on Tuesday, the second day of the 47th annual CIAA volleyball championship. This year’s tournament was played at the Rocky Mount Event Center. The Broncos (24-4) beat ECSU (18-19) 25-11, 27-25, 25-21. Fayetteville State advanced to beat third-seeded Livingstone on Wednesday to claim the Broncos’ ninth CIAA volleyball title. ECSU’s defense, a strength all season, finished the match with 17 blocks, including five solo. Junior Cadence Rascoe led the team with five blocks, one solo, and freshman libero Valeria Miranda added 14 digs. Junior outside hitter Kendall Washington led the Vikings with a double-double of 11 kills and 10 digs. She also had four blocks, two solo, and a service ace. The semifinal run capped a season in which the Vikings were picked to finish 10th in the CIAA preseason poll but finished third in the regular-season standings. Elizabeth City State completed its regular season with a four-game win streak, first beating Lincoln (Pennsylvania) 3-0 on Oct. 26. The Vikings next beat Virginia State 3-0, Oct. 29; Shaw University 3-1, Nov. 2, and

Elizabeth City, NC · 18h

Chowan Herald

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Q Sisters author pays visit to Edenton

Heather Keller’s first Children’s book — the Q Sisters — tells of a world of wonders sure to grab the attention of young readers. It has mermaids, a birthday party and an underwater world full of fascinating creatures brought to life with colorful illustrations. Keller, a Creswell resident who is a caregiver when she isn’t writing, said the book grew out of her lifelong love of the ocean and a longstanding desire to become an author. She was hosted at the Christian Book Seller in Edenton on Oct. 24 for a book signing. “I wrote the book because it’s about the ocean and I love everything about the ocean,” Keller said. The Q sisters, three mermaids each with names that start with Q, prepare for a birthday celebration for Queenie, who is now over a century old. Despite their years, all three are youthful and lively, Their adventure includes visiting neighbors to learn a dance they will perform at the party. The story follows the sisters as they encounter all sorts of marine life, including an octopus and dolphins, Kellers favorite sea life. Keller described the book as a story about family, relationships, friendship and community. “It’s just a fun

Edenton, NC · 23h

Neuse News Sport

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Three Neuse News Sports teams face road tests in second round of football playoffs

Greene Central, Rosewood and East Columbus will travel Friday with spots in the third round on the line.

Snow Hill, NC · 18h

The Daily Advance

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ECSU grad takes helm as city’s first public information officer

Elizabeth City has hired its first public information officer in an effort to strengthen transparency and community engagement, city officials said. The job is a homecoming of sorts for Pamela Tolson Turner, who graduated from Elizabeth City State University in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in English and news media. Those studies led to 20 years in communications leadership roles at Virginia State University, Florida A&M University and Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh. She most recently worked as an executive assistant for the German chemical company BASF, according to her LinkedIn profile. According to a city press release, Turner holds a Human Resources Essentials Certification from Cornell University’s ILR School. Her honors include the CASE District III Award of Excellence for Media Relations Programs, the BASF Human Resources CORE Award and the WRVS-FM Best Public Affairs Program Award. City officials said Turner will serve as the city’s chief spokesperson, handling internal and external communications and overseeing media relations, public information campaigns, digital communications and community outreach. “We are excited to welcome Pamela as Elizabeth City’s first Public Information Officer,” City Manager Reggie Goodson said. “Her experience and strategic approach to communications will be an asset as we continue to enhance

Elizabeth City, NC · 12h

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Waterways Commission works toward long-term dredging solution for Rodanthe-Stumpy Point emergency ferry channel

Once in a while, citizen volunteers serving on government advisory committees get to see the fruits of their labor play out, as the Dare County Waterways Commission witnessed with the recent implementation of the emergency ferry channel after storms in both September and October. Although the success of the backup transportation plan was a group effort, the commission more than two years earlier had first brought attention to the shoaled channel and continued to clang alarms to secure its accessibility.

Dare County, NC · 18h