Artists, authors, patrons, benefactors and enthusiasts from Bertie and neighboring counties filled the Bertie County Arts Council building last Thursday as the organization hosted its 2022 Juried Members Show.
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” — John 8:12
We are going to continue our walk through the book of Nehemiah. The work on the wall has begun, but some do not like seeing the progress. They insult, accuse and threaten Nehemiah and all the workers. The work slows because the people are afraid.
Several years ago, I was walking across a parking lot to my car when I noticed a stranger getting out of his car next to mine. He had just shut his car door when I arrived at my car. As I opened my car door, I said to this man, “Hello, I hope you’re having a good day?”
Summertime is for relaxed cookouts and dining al fresco whenever possible. And as summer begins, Edenton has been blessed with only a few days of uncomfortable temperatures making outdoor dining a pleasure.
WINDSOR - Bertie County Health Department partnering with Albemarle Regional Health Department announces its clinic schedule for April.
Artists, authors, patrons, benefactors and enthusiasts from Bertie and neighboring counties filled the Bertie County Arts Council building last Thursday as the organization hosted its 2022 Juried Members Show.
There is an old preachers’ story in which a tightrope walker stretched a cable across Niagara Falls and, once an appropriate size crowd had assembled, proceeded to demonstrate his acrobatic talents.
There is still time to enjoy the fun activities at the Bertie County Library in Windsor and the Sallie Harrell Jenkins Library in Aulander this summer.
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance, 109 South King St., Windsor, NC 27983, or e-mail them to bhoggard@ncweeklies.com. All events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday.
Visiting the Finger Lakes region of New York recently — which included a day trip to Niagara Falls — I realized two things: Water is not the only falling matter for which they give you a free poncho, and I should have done this family vacation decades ago. (Sorry, Dad.)
I know you have seen all the hurt the world seems to be perpetuating. You want to help, but it all seems too overwhelming. “I can’t see the forest for the trees,” we often say.
The work of parenting is so vital. Fathers especially are essential to the family unit.
But therein is the problem. Being there.
WILLIAMSTON - Bertie County resident Robert Russell was recently awarded the Williamston Rotary Club’s Tony Bowen Memorial BLET [Basic Law Enforcement Training] Scholarship at Martin Community College (MCC).
The blueberry bushes in northeastern North Carolina are still bursting with their sweet, deep blue fruit. If you are not fortunate enough to have your own little crop, or the squirrels and birds have beat you to the bounty, you can still find ripe, local blueberries here in Edenton.
Then Jesus stopped the crowd and wouldn’t let anyone go with him except Peter, James, and John (the brother of James). Mark 5:37.
Nehemiah had a heavy burden for the city of Jerusalem. When he heard about how bad the wall was, he immediately asked God to give him favor in fixing the problem.
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance, 109 South King St., Windsor, NC 27983, or e-mail them to bhoggard@ncweeklies.com. All events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday.
Some time back, the children at church and I were talking about where people turn for power. I had a small LED (Light Emitting Diode) attached to leads, and I held up the LED and leads and questioned, “I would like for this to emit light; how can I make that happen?” All the children agreed …
It's about time for you to start gathering your supplies and making preparations for canning and freezing the vegetables from your garden or the ones you purchase from the local Farmers' Market or many of our roadside farm stands.
