http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/ The latest headlines from Daily Advance - Albemarle Life en-us Copyright 2009, Cox Newspapers Inc., The Daily Advance Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:26 -0500 Newspapers http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/dailyadvance/images/daLogo.jpg http://www.dailyadvance.com 5 http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/scholarship-live-silent-auction-dinner-is-sunday-962215.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/scholarship-live-silent-auction-dinner-is-sunday-962215.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:49:02 EST Sunday at 2:30 p.m., in the K.E. White Center, a live and silent auction, followed by a pre-holiday ... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/edentons-only-movie-house-fights-for-its-life-951840.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/edentons-only-movie-house-fights-for-its-life-951840.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:47:00 EST Last month, for the first time in all the years he has owned the Taylor Theater, Bob Krochmal could ... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/designer-house-2010-plans-under-way-951832.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/designer-house-2010-plans-under-way-951832.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:46:36 EST Last year a group of area interior designers came together to create a showcase home at the Bayside ... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/nash-griffiths-display-at-jaquelin-jenkins-gallery-949353.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/nash-griffiths-display-at-jaquelin-jenkins-gallery-949353.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:41:19 EST Fine art and fine jewelry designs will grace the walls and pedistals of the Jacquelin Jenkins Galler... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/first-in-flight-may-have-been-a-narrow-miss-947248.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/first-in-flight-may-have-been-a-narrow-miss-947248.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:39:07 EST Some days historian and author Larry Tise, Ph.D. can be found walking the historic streets of his ad... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/wwii-spy-gadget-exhibit-opens-at-moa-947246.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/wwii-spy-gadget-exhibit-opens-at-moa-947246.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:39:01 EST The cloak and dagger escapades of World War II would eventually lead to the creation of the Central ... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/area-aid-agencies-prepare-for-tough-holiday-season-look-to-goodwill-of-public-for-help-942732.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/area-aid-agencies-prepare-for-tough-holiday-season-look-to-goodwill-of-public-for-help-942732.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:19:00 EST The bad economy is still on people’s minds. While reports seem to say that the hard times migh... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/carol-watsons-life-anchored-with-love-service-939014.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/carol-watsons-life-anchored-with-love-service-939014.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:55:03 EST A love of country and a longing for adventure took Carol Watson of Edenton further than she ever exp... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/volunteers-collect-gift-boxes-for-needy-children-939012.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/volunteers-collect-gift-boxes-for-needy-children-939012.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:54:05 EST Local volunteers are ready to collect simple shoebox gifts personally packed by children, families, ... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/fundraising-events-provide-fun-and-help-for-community-936994.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/fundraising-events-provide-fun-and-help-for-community-936994.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:50:09 EST It seems fundraising season may be upon us. A number of events, beginning with this Sunday’s &... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/encore-musical-opens-friday-at-the-maguire-theater-935035.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/encore-musical-opens-friday-at-the-maguire-theater-935035.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:20:03 EST On stage at The Maguire Theater is a floor painted blue,with large swirls on top. The image of surre... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/albemarle-region-gets-airtime-thursday-935032.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/albemarle-region-gets-airtime-thursday-935032.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:19:03 EST The Albemarle region figures prominently on television this week with two programs highlighting loca... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/ramblers-old-north-state-entertaining-nostalgic-930439.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/ramblers-old-north-state-entertaining-nostalgic-930439.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:35:40 EDT If you can imagine yourself sitting beside an old RCA radio, your ear pinned to the speaker, listeni... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/ricky-braddy-comes-home-930411.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/ricky-braddy-comes-home-930411.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:09:39 EDT Ricky Braddy had the support of many friends, family and fans from Elizabeth City to help propel him... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/five-shillings-began-a-tradition-that-lives-on-today-926538.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/five-shillings-began-a-tradition-that-lives-on-today-926538.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:40:04 EDT Newbegun United Methodist Church, at in Weeksville, will celebrate its 225th anniversary Sunday. It&... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/perquimans-dianne-meiggs-is-head-of-the-class-and-loving-it-926537.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/perquimans-dianne-meiggs-is-head-of-the-class-and-loving-it-926537.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:39:02 EDT Dianne Meiggs hangs out with a lot of short people, but the impact she makes in their everyday lives... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/halloween-happenings-haunt-region-now-through-saturday-924211.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/halloween-happenings-haunt-region-now-through-saturday-924211.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:12:00 EDT You’ve bought your costumes, loaded the bowls with candy, and perhaps you have begun to make p... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/rhythms-of-the-soul-captures-vibrancy-of-spirit-922332.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/rhythms-of-the-soul-captures-vibrancy-of-spirit-922332.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:46:25 EDT In his latest showing of vibrant paintings that draw from his African roots, Nigerian-born, Elizabet... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/mary-temple-says-farewell-922330.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/mary-temple-says-farewell-922330.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:46:15 EDT Inside Arts of the Albemarle’s Center in downtown Elizabeth City, a glass office that looks ou... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/getting-up-on-halloween-git-ups-917052.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/getting-up-on-halloween-git-ups-917052.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:53:07 EDT Folks of a certain age might remember the days when Halloween costumes came in a box, were made of a... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/paws-forms-for-sake-of-area-strays-912062.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/paws-forms-for-sake-of-area-strays-912062.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:34:03 EDT The group formerly known as the Perquimans County SPCA has regrouped after several members left last... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/antique-show-and-sale-this-weekend-912060.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/antique-show-and-sale-this-weekend-912060.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:33:11 EDT John A. Reynolds, of Brevard, works 40 antique shows a year from Virginia to Louisiana. This year, h... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/edenton-welcomes-new-chef-anthony-grieco-to-town-912058.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/edenton-welcomes-new-chef-anthony-grieco-to-town-912058.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:33:04 EDT Anthony “Tony” Grieco may arguably be the Albemarle region’s newest neighbor. At t... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/chowan-arts-council-honors-past-president-perry-912059.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/chowan-arts-council-honors-past-president-perry-912059.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:33:11 EDT Last Friday night the Chowan Arts Council honored former executive director Ann Harrell Perry, namin... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/harvest-festival-breezes-into-downtown-river-city-911434.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/harvest-festival-breezes-into-downtown-river-city-911434.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:29:05 EDT Saturday is going to be one of those typical Albemarle autumn days except for one thing, the Harvest... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/packing-nutritious-school-lunch-may-be-on-parents-a-list-779674.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/packing-nutritious-school-lunch-may-be-on-parents-a-list-779674.html Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:58:45 EDT A middle school student known to some of his friends to have an appetite for cookies could be seen o... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/fundraiser-cooks-up-something-good-at-open-door-723318.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/fundraiser-cooks-up-something-good-at-open-door-723318.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:44:36 EDT The Perquimans County community is cooking and selling food to raise money to buy more food to give ... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/juneteenth-brings-cultural-fun-to-river-city-669380.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/juneteenth-brings-cultural-fun-to-river-city-669380.html Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:24:27 EDT Drums beat, children howl in excitement and music roars this Saturday as the Eighth Annual Juneteent... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/whos-that-lady-in-the-portrait-592559.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/whos-that-lady-in-the-portrait-592559.html Thu, 07 May 2009 19:20:01 EDT Last fall, as a group of area residents toured the Elizabeth City State University campus, and the c... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/collector-creates-tribute-to-early-country-stores-and-filling-stations-554324.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/collector-creates-tribute-to-early-country-stores-and-filling-stations-554324.html Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:36:02 EDT Mace Quidley likes old gas pumps, really old gas pumps. He also likes old cars, and old things in ge... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/ecsu-arts-of-the-albemarle-form-youth-chorale-534356.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/ecsu-arts-of-the-albemarle-form-youth-chorale-534356.html Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:22:04 EDT The sounds of young voices, “blending” to create music in unison, will soon be heard thr... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/the-curtain-rises-for-childrens-theater-521420.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/the-curtain-rises-for-childrens-theater-521420.html Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:56:07 EDT Theater in the Albemarle is taking what you might call a junior step, aiming its bright lights at ch... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/whats-for-lunch-check-out-school-menus-155591.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/whats-for-lunch-check-out-school-menus-155591.html Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:55:02 EDT Elizabeth City - Pasquotank Monday Breakfast: Poptart, toast, fruit, milk Lunch: Corndog nuggets, ch... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/losers-are-winning-at-food-banks-weight-loss-challenge-461046.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/losers-are-winning-at-food-banks-weight-loss-challenge-461046.html Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:47:10 EST Food Bank of the Albemarle’s “Pound for Pound Challenge” rages on and our four rep... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/king-of-the-catfish-447861.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/king-of-the-catfish-447861.html Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:32:00 EST A town I once lived in had a pool hall, Lucky’s Billiards, where the local rowdies and roustab... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/ec-tattoo-artist-is-nationally-acclaimed-nontraditional-392752.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/ec-tattoo-artist-is-nationally-acclaimed-nontraditional-392752.html Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:34:01 EST Chuck Gee rests his head against two plastic-encased pillows, relaxing on the padded vinyl table. He... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/kids-tell-us-what-they-are-thankful-for-263118.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/kids-tell-us-what-they-are-thankful-for-263118.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:42:38 EST Editor’s note: Each Thanksgiving season The Daily Advance visits area school children to ask w... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/cole-serves-up-fresh-dinners-for-families-on-the-go-253392.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/cole-serves-up-fresh-dinners-for-families-on-the-go-253392.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:33:48 EST Does meal time with your family resemble a melee of fast food in the back of your SUV as burgers are... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/garris-family-helps-troops-abroad-have-a-better-holiday-253276.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/garris-family-helps-troops-abroad-have-a-better-holiday-253276.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:26:35 EST The Garris family has adopted two platoons this year and they would like to make the holidays extra ... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/rocky-hock-opry-christmas-jam-250595.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/rocky-hock-opry-christmas-jam-250595.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:01:25 EST A good idea is back, and just in time for the holidays. That good idea is the Rocky Hock Opry, a sho... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/no-ball-ball-raises-funds-for-local-animal-shelter-250590.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/no-ball-ball-raises-funds-for-local-animal-shelter-250590.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:58:06 EST How about a black tie benefit ball you don’t have to dress up for, much less attend? Sound cra... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/efforts-to-end-world-hunger-happen-right-here-249343.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/efforts-to-end-world-hunger-happen-right-here-249343.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:22:29 EST Three years ago an estimated 30,000 people worldwide died from hunger-related issues each year. Now,... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/at-100-ada-kee-lives-to-see-dream-come-true-249046.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/at-100-ada-kee-lives-to-see-dream-come-true-249046.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:44:31 EST It is perhaps reasonable to assume that when former slave Prince Albert Hinton stood at the steps of... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/local-teen-to-appear-in-macys-day-parade-249033.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/local-teen-to-appear-in-macys-day-parade-249033.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:34:28 EST Camden teen Maggie Englund has been selected to appear with Camp Broadway in the Macy’s Thanks... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/flutist-plays-first-albemarle-recital-215259.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/flutist-plays-first-albemarle-recital-215259.html Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:37:53 EDT Enjoy the sounds of the flute Sunday as Sharon United Methodist Church, in Poplar Branch hosts a con... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/adults-only-the-science-of-wine-215232.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/adults-only-the-science-of-wine-215232.html Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:15:18 EDT Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote that “wine is like bottled poetry,” but like poetry, i... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/ghostly-tales-205486.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/ghostly-tales-205486.html Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:03:08 EDT Witches, black cats, swamp creatures, deadly specters; that’s the stuff of legends and those l... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/peanut-festival-promo-162990.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/peanut-festival-promo-162990.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:47:09 EDT Praying for good weather isn’t just something farmers do. It’s also something organizer... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/cupola-house-celebration-142697.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/cupola-house-celebration-142697.html Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:25:45 EDT Some of America’s finest furniture, 28 pieces made during Edenton’s colonial period, wil... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/going-out-click-here-113683.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/going-out-click-here-113683.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:30:47 EDT ONGOING The Center Players winter registration The Center, Arts of the Albemarle School of the Arts ... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/want-to-help-others-heres-how-106671.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/want-to-help-others-heres-how-106671.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:39:01 EDT Food Bank of the Albemarle Volunteers requested for administrative, customer service and warehouse d... http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/up-the-road-in-virginia-113672.html http://www.dailyadvance.com/features/up-the-road-in-virginia-113672.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:30:43 EDT FRIDAY The Guy Fieri Roadshow Chrysler Hall, $33.70-$49.40 or $151 for “Kulinary Krew” p...