Albemarle Summer Camps Guide

By Robert Kelly - Goss | May 19, 2012 - 9:27pm

Summer months are full of lazy days and swimming pools.

Judi Stuart: Mother Vine lives on

By Judi Stuart | May 19, 2012 - 9:22pm

A mother’s influence spreads far beyond her expectations or understanding.

Albemarle Neighbor: ‘Assistant to the head spud’ makes family fun happen downtown

By Anna Goodwin McCarthy | May 18, 2012 - 6:01pm

Cindy WilliamsCindy Williams and her husband, Tim, have been involved with the Potato Festival for more than five years.

Shirrel Rhoades: Top 10 sci-fi movie predictions that really happened

May 18, 2012 - 6:00pm

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This weekend’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ is Blackwelder’s final Center Players production

By Rita Frankenberry | May 17, 2012 - 9:13pm

So long Dr. Goo. And say goodbye to Professor Pie, Dr. Evil and Dr. Evil’s assistant too.

‘Between the River and the Sound’ Butchko’s last work

By Rebecca Bunch | May 17, 2012 - 9:10pm

A journey that began several decades ago has finally ended with the publication of a new book on Chowan County architecture, “Between the River and the Sound.”The book marks the final published work of the late architectural historian and museum curator Tom Butchko of Elizabeth City.

More than potatoes around the Albemarle this weekend

By Robert Kelly - Goss | May 16, 2012 - 9:38pm

Sure, you can put all your weekend in one potato sack — and you probably won’t go wrong — but there’s a bit more going on this weekend than the NC Potato Festival — although you’d do well to remember that it kicks off Saturday in downtown Elizabeth City 10 a.m.

Tradition stays alive with Potato Festival memories

By Staff reports | May 16, 2012 - 12:16pm

From street parties to a beauty contest, the festival dates back to the early 20th century.

More Lovin' For Mom: Mothering twins is more than double the fun

By Robert Kelly - Goss | May 12, 2012 - 8:48pm

As Hilary Dietrich sits in her back yard on a bench swing, her daughter Katie Jane, 11, and son Simon, 11, smile as she recalls stories of her twins’ earlier years.

Don Pendergraft: An Albemarle area history primer

By Don Pendergraft | May 12, 2012 - 8:47pm

The Albemarle region is called the Cradle of North Carolina.

Has the Lost Colony been found? ... Maybe

By Robert Kelly - Goss | May 10, 2012 - 9:33pm

Has the famed Lost Colony of Roanoke Island been found? Perhaps.

Rhoades Review: Long before today’s vampire films there was ‘Dark Shadows’

By Shirrel Rhoades | May 9, 2012 - 9:36pm

Jonathan Frid died a few weeks ago.

From awards to graduations, schools hold end of year events

By Staff reports | May 9, 2012 - 9:35pm

The countdown has begun. The school year is drawing to a close and area seniors are preparing for graduation.

Who killed Nell Cropsey? Popular Travel Channel show aims to find out, Friday

By Robert Kelly - Goss | May 8, 2012 - 7:53pm

Who murdered the beautiful Nell Cropsey? That’s a question that’s been vexing folks in these parts for a century.

Postal carrier food drive happens Saturday

By Staff reports | May 8, 2012 - 7:52pm

On Saturday, the National Association of Letter Carriers will once again work to Stamp Out Hunger in northeast North Carolina.

Port Discover: Purple Martins are entertaining tenants

May 5, 2012 - 9:29pm

They’re back! Our warm weather tourists from Brazil spend their days singing, swooping, and soaring through the sky above their house in our yard.

Springtime is a great time on the Dismal Swamp Canal

By Anna Goodwin McCarthy | May 4, 2012 - 5:29pm

Donna Stewart revels in her view of the Dismal Swamp Canal.

Downtown Waterfront Market opens for a fifth year

By Robert Kelly - Goss | May 3, 2012 - 1:31pm

Courtney Birdsall is running around Elizabeth City, readying herself for Saturday morning.

Downtown Edenton kicks off all new First Fridays today

By Staff reports | May 3, 2012 - 1:31pm

Destination Downtown Edenton and the Chowan Tourism Development Authority are teaming up to present First Fridays as a replacement event to the popular Music in the Parks.

Relay For Life walks the walk Friday at NHS

By Robert Kelly - Goss | May 2, 2012 - 10:05pm

Barbara Ferrell Roberts is a two-time colon cancer survivor.

ECSU, COA, MACU graduations set

By Staff reports | May 2, 2012 - 10:05pm

There’ll be plenty of sage wisdom delivered to graduates in the days and weeks to come. But first, they have to get to the commencement. Here’s a list of area college and university commencements and events, provided by area institutes of higher learning:

EC Has Art For Everyone: Public art installations unveiled Friday

By Rita Frankenberry | May 1, 2012 - 4:30pm

Those taking a stroll along Main Street and Water Street later this week may notice some mysteriously cloaked figurines have popped up in front of local shops and businesses.

Photo show, contest part of First Friday

By Robert Kelly - Goss | May 1, 2012 - 4:29pm

The forecast is partly sunny skies and high 80s for May’s First Friday Art Walk in downtown Elizabeth City.

Kenan Fellowship opens doors for teachers, students

By Peter Williams | April 30, 2012 - 4:18pm

Three area teachers were among the 44 selected for a fellowship this year to learn and come up with ways to bring that knowledge back into the classroom.

School Life: Hertford Rotary names Teachers of the Year

By Staff reports | April 30, 2012 - 4:17pm

Hertford Rotary recently announced its selection of the Rotary Teachers of the Year for 2012.