Brett A. Clark/The Daily Advanace Leon Brickhouse talks about his recent induction into the N.C. State Fair Hall of Fame, Nov. 9, at his farm off Ownley Road.
Leon Brickhouse leans on a rail that separates him from a small herd of cattle. Dressed in a blue flannel work shirt, jeans and boots, the 77-year old Pasquotank County native looks very much the role of farmer.
As Jim Overman’s 37-year career with the Elizabeth City Parks and Recreation Department ends today, he’s going out on top: Earlier his week he was presented a meritorious service award at the annual meeting of the N.
The Candy Bomber will be dropping in on Elizabeth City again next month, and this time he’s bringing a whole cargo of aviation-related events with him.