College of The Albemarle trustees thanked President Robert Wynegar for his service to the college at last week's board meeting — Wynegar's last before he departs COA at the end of this month.

Higher-than-expected costs, including for police overtime, have reduced Elizabeth City's reserves by more than $120,000, based on budget amendments that city staff presented last week.

After hitting several delays, a project to convert a downtown alley into a gathering spot is back on track and should be completed in the next couple of months, members of the Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. Board of Directors learned last week.

COROLLA — A Maryland man recently rescued by Corolla Ocean Rescue and Currituck County Fire-EMS returned to the beach late last week to thank his rescuers in person.

For Elizabeth City and other towns to grow, they need to embrace a United States that’s increasingly gray, diverse, and manages everyday life through digital, autonomous technology, a consultant told local officials on Tuesday.

Conservative voters have cast more than 3,000 ballots in the 3rd Congressional District, where early voting continues in a second Republican primary

The long vacant and run-down Piggly Wiggly building at the corner of Ehringhaus and McMorrine streets is under new ownership.

COROLLA — Regardless of personal views, state officials agree that climate change is happening, and work must be done to protect North Carolina’s coastline.

A long-standing Elizabeth City business is proposing to expand and create 90 jobs, contingent on state and local incentive dollars, city officials reported Friday.

CURRITUCK — Currituck County seeks applications from county residents to fill seats on boards and commissions that advise the county on everything from planning, tourism and fire and emergency services to veterans, historic preservation and seniors.