SC man charged with murder

By Staff reports | February 22, 2012 - 9:56pm

A 19-year-old construction worker was being held at Albemarle District Jail without bond Wednesday, charged with the murder of Chad Austin Colson, whose body was found lying in a ditch on Holiday Island Road Tuesday.

Enrichment clubs help students

By Cathy Wilson | February 16, 2012 - 9:29pm

Visit Hertford Grammar School on Tuesday afternoon and you will find students taking part in a host of unusual classes.Building robots.

Letter: Chamber says thanks for the auction

February 16, 2012 - 9:29pm

Dear editor, The Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generosity in donating items for our annual fundraising auction held Feb. 3: The Bistro at The Pines, ElectriCities of North Carolina, Earth Stone, Jim Blackman, Ginger O’Neal, The Soda Shop, Jack Atwell, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Reed Gas, Norman Young Tire, Hall Honda, Overton’s Service, Crossroads Fuels, Albemarle Motor Co., Chowan Golf and Country Club, The Perry Auto Group, Merle Norman, Coastal Office Equipment, Office Max, The Pines Golf Club, Capt.

Your Turn with Sarah Stevenson: Preserving American heritage

February 16, 2012 - 9:28pm

Three file for office so far

By Cathy Wilson | February 16, 2012 - 9:28pm

There were no surprises in Perquimans when the election filing period got underway Monday at noon.

Letter: Cheap $ not always a benefit

February 16, 2012 - 9:27pm

Dear editor,I was reading Mike Walden in your “Perspectives” section of Feb. 8, and decided that I prefer Claude Milot as a commentator on current events, social, and political matters.

Letter: Healthcare reform will not be free

February 16, 2012 - 9:27pm

Dear editor,Once upon a time, President Obama assured everyone if they liked their insurance plan they would be able to keep it.

Munden, Winslow receive Order of the Long Leaf Pine

February 16, 2012 - 9:26pm

It may not often occur that the first order of business after receiving the Order of the Long Leaf Pine is to present the honor to someone else.

White to continue as town’s mayor pro tem

By Cathy Wilson | February 16, 2012 - 9:25pm

Councilwoman Annie White will remain mayor pro tem for Hertford.

Loving Hudson: Parents seek joy for sick son

By Cathy Wilson | February 9, 2012 - 10:10pm

Loving Hudson Mimlitsch is not hard to do.

Your Turn with Frank Roberts: Welcome back Alabama

February 9, 2012 - 12:14pm

Cathy's Corner: Valentines memories

February 9, 2012 - 12:14pm

One of my most favorite places to visit this time of year is the small country store in Valentines, VA. It is located in the place I call home: Brunswick County.

Wish granted for third-grader

By Cathy Wilson | February 9, 2012 - 12:13pm

Nine-year-old Jahyeir Bryant didn’t crack a smile as his excited classmates at Hertford Grammar School threw up their hands and yelled, “Surprise!

Wynne Fork Court site of shots fired

February 9, 2012 - 12:12pm

No one was injured Jan. 31 when shots were fired in the area of Wynne Fork Apartments.

Parrish facing 3rd complaint

By William F. West | February 9, 2012 - 12:11pm

A Perquimans County man who claims to have had a romantic relationship with a Currituck woman who later became a murder suspect is the third person to file a sworn statement seeking the suspension or dismissal of District Attorney Frank Parrish.

Stolen car wrecks; driver runs

By Cathy Wilson | February 9, 2012 - 12:11pm

The driver of a stolen vehicle ran from a North Carolina Highway Patrolman Monday afternoon after wrecking the vehicle in a residential yard on Snug Harbor Road.

July 4 fireworks display in jeopardy

By Cathy Wilson | February 2, 2012 - 10:10pm

The Perquimans Chamber of Commerce will not sponsor the annual Fourth of July pre-fireworks celebration at Missing Mill Park this year.

Letter: Perdue’s shot at re-election was slim

February 2, 2012 - 9:49pm

Dear editor,Recently Gov Bev Perdue proposed a sales tax increase to benefit education.

Letter: What would Lincoln have to say?

February 2, 2012 - 9:49pm

Dear editor,If Lincoln were alive today, what would he say about this year’s presidential races? “A house divided against itself cannot stand” comes to mind.

Your Turn with Ashlea Davis: Fun times two

By Ashlea Davis | February 2, 2012 - 9:48pm

After an extended hiatus, I am back to writing columns!

Cathy's Corner: I wonder

By Cathy Wilson | February 2, 2012 - 9:47pm

I received a press release last week saying the North Carolina Education Lottery made its second transfer of lottery revenues to the state this fiscal year---a whopping $111.6 million for education.

Wade Betts: I’m still working on them boolits

By Wade Betts | February 2, 2012 - 9:47pm

Wanna buy some cast boolits? Just kidding...I ain’t made any yet but I’m 'gonna.

Pirates Roundup: Lady Pirates benefit from better free throw game

By Paul White | February 2, 2012 - 9:47pm

Last season, Perquimans coach Eddie Fields made it a priority to improve his players’ free throw shooting mechanics.

Cole to run again in 2012

By Cathy Wilson | February 2, 2012 - 9:46pm

Commissioner Janice Cole will seek reelection in the 2012 election for county commissioners.Cole announced her intentions last week.

Drug suspect charged

By Staff reports | February 2, 2012 - 9:42pm

HERTFORD — A Perquimans County man is being held at Albemarle District Jail in lieu of $1.5 million bond after being arrested for allegedly trafficking 12 ounces of cocaine.