Second run off set for May 8

By Reggie Ponder | February 21, 2012 - 8:15pm

Barring a successful challenge, any of the voters whose disputed ballots prompted state officials to order a second runoff election in Elizabeth City’s 3rd Ward will be able to vote in the May 8th election.

School district is accredited

By Peter Williams | February 18, 2012 - 6:58pm

The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools has been officially granted district-wide accreditation by a nation group that helps school systems improve.

Dixon files in Pasquotank; two others file

By Staff reports | February 14, 2012 - 6:44pm

Pasquotank County Commissioner Jeff Dixon, 54, filed Tuesday to seek a third term as an at-large commissioner.

Walton elected mayor pro tem

By Reggie Ponder | February 13, 2012 - 9:18pm

City Council voted unanimously Monday to make Councilman Johnnie Walton the council’s mayor pro tem for one year, ending a two-month-old impasse over the post.

Downtown streets project drawing to a close

By Staff reports | February 12, 2012 - 9:07pm

The months-long utilities relocation work on downtown commercial streets is coming to a close, with only a few tasks left to complete.

Mid-June target for new $13.5M dorm

By Peter Williams | February 12, 2012 - 9:05pm

A $13.5 million dormitory at Elizabeth City State University should be complete by mid-June, according to university officials.

Hugh Cale grant closed

By Reggie Ponder | February 12, 2012 - 9:01pm

City and state officials have finally closed the books on the decade-long Hugh Cale Neighborhood Revitalization Strategies Grant.

Election filing period begins Monday

By Staff reports | February 11, 2012 - 8:49pm

The filing period for a wide range of state and local offices begins Monday at noon — and it promises to be a busy opening day of election filing across the Albemarle.

Wills: Forum will be held

By Peter Williams | February 10, 2012 - 9:30pm

An Elizabeth City-Pasquotank school board member says she plans to go forward with plans for a town hall meeting on school uniforms and other issues even if the entire board hasn’t agreed to attend.

Wainwright takes over reins at ECBH

By Staff reports | February 8, 2012 - 12:12pm

The former director of mental health services in North Carolina has been appointed executive director of East Carolina Behavioral Health.

‘No more tuition, fee hikes’: ECSU students protest increases

By Peter Williams | February 7, 2012 - 10:08pm

About 50 Elizabeth City State University students gathered under the wooden shelter of an outdoor classroom Tuesday afternoon to protest tuition increases and call on the General Assembly to restore funding for education.

MACU teacher licensure program OK’d

By Peter Williams | February 7, 2012 - 10:01pm

Mid-Atlantic Christian University students hoping to become elementary school educators no longer have to leave campus to earn the state certification needed for a teacher’s license.

Group seeks ways to ‘break silence’ about HIV/AIDS

By Reggie Ponder | February 7, 2012 - 10:00pm

Local church and community leaders Tuesday discussed ways to “break the silence” and promote HIV/AIDS testing, education and treatment among blacks.

Schools hire finance chief

By Peter Williams | February 6, 2012 - 9:17pm

Pasquotank County will welcome a new school finance director in March.

City, county merger backed

By Reggie Ponder | February 5, 2012 - 10:26pm

Elizabeth City Councilwoman Jean Baker said at last week’s joint city-county meeting that it’s time to take a closer look at combining more city and county departments — and even combining the city and county themselves into a single government.

Church taps county over city water

By Staff reports | February 5, 2012 - 10:26pm

Elizabeth City has agreed to let the county water system service Fountain of Life Ministries on U.S. 17 South.

Gov. Perdue holds key to local elections case

By Staff reports | February 5, 2012 - 10:25pm

The State Board of Elections is still waiting for Gov. Beverly Perdue to fill two vacancies on the board so it can hear a case involving Elizabeth City’s 3rd Ward and a second pending case affecting another town.

Davis gives tips on how to be a better employee

By William F. West | February 5, 2012 - 10:25pm

A DRS Technologies vice president told a gathering of Elizabeth City State University students that, when considering applicants who want to work for the company, he does not look at their sheepskins.

City rates technology a priority

By Reggie Ponder | February 4, 2012 - 7:05pm

Upgrading the information technology system for Elizabeth City’s city government was rated the top priority by City Council in a goal-setting session Saturday.

Councilors discuss jobs, city image

By Reggie Ponder | February 3, 2012 - 9:36pm

Elizabeth City officials talked about everything from broken sewer lines and high utility bills to sagging pants Friday evening during the first day of a two-day planning retreat.

Body found in ditch probed

By William F. West | February 3, 2012 - 9:34pm

The Pasquotank sheriff is investigating the death of a bicyclist whose body was found in a ditch Friday in the 1500 block of Turnpike Road in northern Pasquotank County.

Hospital foundation gets $355K from Duke Endowment

By Peter Williams | February 3, 2012 - 9:30pm

The Albemarle Hospital Foundation has received the second of three annual installments of a grant to support health care clinics in northeastern North Carolina, including the one in Elizabeth City.

COA threats case hearing reset to Feb. 23

By Staff reports | February 3, 2012 - 7:40pm

A hearing has been reset for a woman accused of sending a threatening e-mail to College of The Albemarle last fall that prompted an evacuation of the campus.

Chesson: Tax credits key

By William F. West | February 1, 2012 - 9:28pm

Securing tax credits for energy efficiency and historical significance might be the most affordable way to renovate the city’s aging downtown buildings, the owner of a general contracting company told local business leaders Wednesday.

Colonial/Poindexter closed; Riverside detour set

By Staff reports | February 1, 2012 - 9:09pm

The intersection of Colonial Avenue and Poindexter Street in downtown Elizabeth City will be closed about three weeks as workers restore the cobblestone look in the intersection.