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Owner speaks out after a suspicious fire burns an Edenton pizza restaurant

EDENTON, N.C. (WAVY) — Leslee Schwartz, CEO of Ralph’s New York Italian in Edenton, feels she and her husband have been targeted by multiple people throughout town for the last few months, and now, a recent fire at her restaurant is now being investigated as a suspicious fire. Schwartz and her husband moved to Edenton […]

Edenton, NC · 13h

roanoke-chowannewsherald.com

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Ahoskie is open for new business

AHOSKIE – As the largest town in the Roanoke-Chowan area, Ahoskie is home to the greatest number of businesses and attracts the highest number of shoppers. But there’s always room for growth. Ahoskie received a grant to develop a retail strategies program and be part of the Retail...

Ahoskie, NC · 14h
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WNCT

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Pasquotank jury finds suspect guilty of first-degree murder

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — A Pasquotank County jury found 27-year-old Perkins guilty of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Jahliel Johnson. On November 13 the Honorable Andrew Womble sentenced Perkins to Life Without the Possibility of Parole in the custody of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. This incident occurred on […]

Elizabeth City, NC · 15h

Bertie Ledger-Advance

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Hundreds gather to celebrate, pay tribute

Word has spread about the The Bub Jackson Hunting Preserve birthday celebration. Last Saturday’s Bub Jackson birthday event could be considered one of the county’s most popular yearly gatherings. Only in its second year, the celebration attracted a larger crowd than last year with close to 400 people from across the country attending, including foodies, hunters, Bertie County officials and political power brokers from the senate floor. Retired Judge J.C. Cole, Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson and Bertie County Commissioner Vivian Saunders, all recently appointed to the Preserve’s Advisory Board, enjoyed the afternoon filled with the aromas of open flame cooking. Thompson chaired the bipartisan House Select Committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol and was reelected to his 18th term on Nov. 3. The trio sported Bub Jackson Advisor shirts. What began in 2025 as a birthday celebration for Tim Bazemore’s good friend and hunting partner, Bub Jackson, has grown into a high ticket event and a price everyone can afford. The 12 chefs from across the country began prepping their dishes Friday afternoon for the hungry crowd. While each of the celebrity chefs are known for their specialties, attendees were introduced to rabbit stew,

Bertie County, NC · 2d

Bertie Ledger-Advance

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Tethering issue firmly back before commissioners

While last week’s ribbon cutting signaled progress for the county animal control efforts. The question that has been hanging around the commissioners neck for the past decade, whether or not to adopt a no tethering ordinance has yet to be addressed. Although pleas from some residents and PETA representatives to adopt a no tethering ordinance have been constant, the commissioners have not addressed the issue since March. However, the issue of Bertie County dogs has landed back on the commissions plate. PETA Director of Community Relations Rachel Bellis appeared before the commissioners last week, once again presenting photographs of emaciated, tether torn canine. Bellis went on to ask the commissioners to adopt an ordinance. “PETA fieldworkers found the approximately 6-week-old puppies in September on a Bertie County property, where their mother, Hazel, is kept confined outside,” Bellis said. “The owners told us that Hazel had ‘gotten loose’ and given birth to six puppies, one of whom had already died. “Of the surviving puppies, two were lying inside her doghouse on the verge of death due to a flea infestation that had so severely depleted their blood supply that their gums were white,” she added. “Their owners allowed PETA to take

Bertie County, NC · 2d

Chowan Herald

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Pilot program could help Edenton recycle glass

The town of Edenton’s curbside recycling program has a big hole in it that the Mayor’s Task Force on the Environment wants to plug — waste glass. A local pilot project is already turning discarded bottles into drinking glasses, decorative “sea glass” pebbles and garden stepping stones. On Nov. 9, task force co-chair Susan Inglis told residents how the program could offer Edenton another way to recycle glass. Inglis said residents need ways to recycle glass, which is not accepted by the current recycling program. She cited a pilot program she helped start at the Peanut Factory, an arts residency program on Badham Road in Edenton. That recycling effort demonstrates ways that glass, an extremely durable material, might be diverted from the waste stream. But first, she discussed some of the challenges that most glass recycling programs face. The economics and mechanics of collecting glass present problems for municipal systems. Most conventional recycling programs require glass to be separated by color — clear, brown and green. It is also bulky and can be dangerous to handle when broken. The result, she said, is that communities must find practical alternatives to keep discarded glass out of the waste stream. At the

Edenton, NC · 2d

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 · 1d

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NCDMV seeking applicants to operate Windsor license plate agency

When is the deadline to apply for the Windsor license plate agency?. What services do license plate agencies provide in North Carolina?. WINDSOR, Bertie County — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is accepting applications from individuals or organizations interested in operating the license plate agency in Windsor.

Windsor, NC · 17h

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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It’s time to focus on fixing education problems

Leadership in Raleigh will look a bit different when those elected to the General Assembly this year are sworn in January. After years of Republicans controlling both the state senate and the state house, the Democrats will now be the majority in the house. As for the senate, the Republicans still hold a majority, but a much closer one than they had before.

North Carolina · 14h

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Widespread frost/freeze still on track for Saturday night

Eastern North Carolina remains on target for a widespread, significant frost/freeze risk Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The coldest air we have seen this season will settle in from Friday through early next week. This will bring the coldest air to most areas along and west of Highway 17.

Martin County, NC · 1d

The Perquimans Weekly

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Surplus sale kicks off Perquimans band’s $85K goal to march in DC

The Perquimans High marching band needs $85,000 to march in Washington’s Fourth of July parade, and its fundraising kicks off Saturday with a sale of surplus from the former middle school. “We’re estimating it will cost about $85,000 to send the kids to the National Independence Day Parade in Washington," said Band Director Evan Copeland. "That is an awesome parade and a great opportunity to represent the state in this way.” At a Perquimans High home football game in early October, school officials announced the band had been selected to march in the parade. The trip will be a four-day, three-night stay in the nation's capital. “The students will go out and explore all the most cherished landmarks,” Copeland said. “The itinerary is chock-full of places to visit, such as the Smithsonian, and participating in the parade that goes along Constitution Avenue.” To help raise money, a liquidation sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the former Perquimans County Middle School, at 312 W. Main Street, Winfall. The proceeds from the surplus sale will benefit the band and items will include restaurant-style seating, TVs, large-scale kitchen equipment, office furniture and tables. Cash and credit

Perquimans County, NC · 1d

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Martin County High School video team takes third in statewide contest

WILLIAMSTON, Martin County — Martin County High School’s video team placed third in the North Carolina School Boards Association’s high school video contest, according to the school. The school says the team will receive a $1,000 check for its achievement. The school credited the students’ hard work,...

Martin County, NC · 23h