For the second time since four prison employees were killed in attacks by inmates at Pasquotank Correctional Institute just over a year ago, more than three dozen inmates at the facility spent three days learning about Christian faith and being challenged to counter a culture of violence and distrust inside the prison.

Melton, selected to NC 4-H National Team

Currituck County 4-H Sharpshooters team member Tucker Melton has been selected to represent North Carolina, as a member of the 4-person, NC State Rifle Team.

Tucker will compete with the team at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament in Grand Island,…

Richard Heiser fondly recalls his first experiences as an artist: He was sitting in his yard at age 4 and a half, molding red clay.

Elizabeth City State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Department will host its annual fall concert on Tuesday.

This Sunday, College of The Albemarle will honor those who have served in the military by presenting a musical production of patriotic songs and choreography.

The “Veterans Day Tribute” will be performed in COA’s Performing Arts Center. Showtimes are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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It’s time once again to observe Veterans Day.

With Nov. 11 falling on Sunday this year, some local organizations are holding their commemorative programs on Sunday to coincide with the official Veterans Day, while others are moving the observance to Monday.

In either case I hope you will have…

HERTFORD — The holiday season isn’t always so bright for senior citizens who don’t have family or friends with whom to celebrate. For that reason, the Albemarle Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will be collecting gifts to help brighten their holidays.

The Adopt a…

This weekend, the Elizabeth City Junior Woman’s Club will host the organization’s 40th annual Mistletoe Show.

The show is a two-day event that gets underway at Knobbs Creek Recreation Center on Saturday at 9 a.m. and continues until 5 p.m. Hours Sunday will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Early…

With a talented cast of characters that will make you laugh and warm your heart, The Center Players’ production of “Shrek The Musical” is sure to make you a “Believer” that love is not only found in typical fairy tales.

Jacob Spencer plays, Shrek, the grouchy but…

‘Grow To Eat’ program wins state award

The Chowan-Gates-Perquimans Master Gardeners’ “Grow To Eat” collaboration with local food pantries under the direction of Chowan Extension Agent Katy Shook, recently was awarded first place in a statewide Master Gardener Search…