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Saturday, January 25, 2020
NEWLAND — Low pressure, inconsistent quality, larger lines and more fire hydrants were among the water issues residents of northern Pasquotank told county officials they’d like to see addressed this week.
CURRITUCK — Currituck County residents won’t see a tax increase to finance construction of a new elementary school in Moyock. However, county officials are warning a tax increase may be needed to fund future school needs.
Friday, January 24, 2020
A former administrator at N.C. Central University now working for a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that assists educational professionals is the new vice chancellor of university advancement at Elizabeth City State University.
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An Elizabeth City man already charged in two armed robberies of local stores is now facing charges for a third, police say.
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- DOT still eyeing Mid-Currituck bridge start in '22
- Man sought for EC shooting, Ga. murder, captured in California
- Police: Woman whose threat spurred hospital lockdown arrested
- Hockmeyer declines local, state funding for expansion
- EC police: Man robbed same store twice
- Fire damages home in northern Pasquotank; owner gets out OK
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The Elizabeth City State and the Mid-Atlantic Christian basketball teams are in action today.
When it comes to fishing for crappie in our area there are multiple ways to fish for them.
The Elizabeth City State men’s basketball team edged the Virginia Union Panthers 74-72 Wednesday night in the Robert L. Vaughan Center.
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Conference Carolinas released the 2020 Conference Carolinas Softball Preseason poll on Thursday morning.
BROOKFIELD, ILL. – Chowan’s Donald Boone and Deshaun Wethington were named First Team selections of the 2019 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-Super Region Two squad on Monday.
HERTFORD — The Perquimans girls’ basketball team won its home game against Currituck 42-40 Wednesday night on a shot from junior Asha Elliott as time expired.
Opinion
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Three former governors who led our state for 28 years took center stage at Memorial Hall on the UNC Chapel Hill campus last week. Sponsored by the UNC Institute of Politics, the 80 minutes was historical, insightful and time well spent.
There are often comments on gas prices here in Greenville. The comments are correct: our gasoline prices are the highest in the area. On Sunday I went to New Bern, I stopped in Vanceboro and paid $2.209 for gas. On the same day gas here in Greenville was $2.459. The Sheetz in Washington had gas for $2.189, Jacksonville $2.209, Vanceboro 2.189, Rocky Mount $2.259 and Wilson 2.259.
Senate Republicans on Tuesday laid the groundwork for a truncated trial of President Trump that would be a perversion of justice. Proposals by Democrats to obtain critical evidence were voted down. Unless several senators changed their positions, votes to acquit Mr. Trump on the House’s charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress could come as soon as next week without any testimony by witnesses or review of key documents. That would be unprecedented compared with previous presidential impeachments. It would gravely damage the only mechanism the Constitution provides for checking a rogue president.
Friday, January 24, 2020
One of my earliest memories is of my parents’ spooky, antique Victorian bed and being afraid of the man’s face looking out from the mahogany headboard.
And just like that, another critical election year is upon us — maybe the most important election year in modern American history.
It is a distinct pleasure to see that two of our finest, most competent public servants are offering their services again in the upcoming political races. I refer to Bob Steinburg and Mike McLain, two powerful and community-centered men.
Features
Saturday, January 25, 2020
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Eclectic Jewelry Designs owner Maria George is already gearing up for gift-hunters at her shop at 513 East Fearing Street.
We’ve all heard of the glycemic index. Many dieters and all diabetics constantly monitor carbohydrate intake. Carbohydrates don’t all influence our systems at the same rate and that can be important for our blood sugar management.
Jane recently was told by several doctors that she should severely restrict her intake of sodium.
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 20, formally recognizes the contributions of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Efforts to create a federal holiday honoring King’s legacy were met with decades of legislative resistance.
There is no doubt that one of the most difficult challenges for military families is the constant moving. When a service member transfers from one duty station to another, it typically means that the family will be moving to another state, across the country, or sometimes even to another country.
American popular music in the 1960s was both shaped by and helped shape perceptions of the Vietnam War.
