EDENTON — Shalom International Church’s plans to build a new church are moving forward following a decision by the Edenton Board of Adjustment.
“It’s like someone had spilled glitter in the sky.”
Have there been periods in your life when you felt like you were wandering in a wilderness? Periods when you were feeling helpless because you had been deserted in some way?
Nain is a small town within sight distance of Nazareth. It’s on the southern part of the Galilee region and 25 miles from Capernaum, Jesus’ adult home. Nain lies next to Mount Tabor, where some believe Jesus was transfigured.
If you recognize the name O. Henry, let me clarify that this will not be an homage to the candy bar with the similar name.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” — Galatians 5:22-23
Artworks by students in the Perquimans County Schools are on display at the Perquimans Arts League in Hertford, part of an annual exhibit that draws attention to the youngest artists in the community.
Two area schools were among the three overall winners at the North Carolina Science Olympiad Elizabeth City Regional Competition held at College of The Albemarle earlier this month.
What do those numbers on a bag of fertilizer mean? If you’re not a farmer or a home gardener, you may not know what I am talking about.
I have occasionally commented on social issues in this space, because sometimes important matters related to social justice and fundamental fairness need to be addressed.
During the early days of competitive Moth boat racing, it was not uncommon for sailors to design and fabricate their own boats. An intricate knowledge of constructing such a sleek and nimble craft was part and parcel of becoming a truly great contender. Chief among those legendary Moth champ…
As both the band director at Elizabeth City Middle School and the music director at Riverside United Methodist Church, Dan Simmons obviously has a passion for music.
Sometimes I just want something to eat that’s a little different. I often crave Thai food with its vast array of flavors and textures.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” — Galatians 5:22-23
It is hard to believe we are nearing Resurrection Sunday. As we approach the momentous occasion where Jesus defeated death, hell and the grave, I think of His pathway to the cross.
CURRITUCK — Gabriella Miller, a senior at Currituck High School, recently signed with Wingate University’s acrobatic and tumbling team and will be attending the school this fall on both academic and athletic scholarships.
I have written about barbecue a number of times, but not in quite a while.
Writing workshops, a panel discussion with local authors and a keynote speech by a nationally ranked poet are among the activities planned for College of The Albemarle’s 5th annual literary festival next month.
A new exhibit opening next month at Museum of the Albemarle explores the struggles newly freed African Americans in North Carolina encountered to keep their freedom following the Civil War and the Reconstruction era.
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A popular joke by historians refers to North Carolina as “the valley of humility between two mountains of conceit.”
With a background working in philanthropy, Hawaii native Anela Tory knew she wanted to work in a role where she could help others when she moved to Elizabeth City.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” —Galatians 5:22-23
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” — Psalm 23:1-3
Often, we hear the word “peace” used at Christmastime. Some people would say Christmas is a time of peace, while others would disagree.
”Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6
Prom season is still officially a couple of months away but Trina Gregory is already gearing up for customers who’ll be in search of formal wear for that perfect May evening.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” —Galatians 5:22-23
You might have heard it said that respect is earned.
During the cold temperatures of winter, the green fields in northeastern North Carolina stand out in stark contrast to the gray landscape.
The most famous sermon in history is Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount.” Matthew writes the most compelling ideas and proverb-like sayings of any of Jesus’ messages.
In 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 Paul talks about our human body having many members and how all the body members, though many, are one body. Then Paul says, so it is with Christ. For in one Spirit, we were all baptized into one body. God arranged the members in the body, each as He chose.
There have been countless attempts over the last several decades to depict what a defender is. “The Bodyguard” with Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner quickly comes to mind. Frank Farmer (Costner), a former Secret Service agent, takes on the job of bodyguard to a singing superstar Rachel Marr…
Perquimans County High School seniors whose parents or grandparents have experience working in the commercial fishing industry can apply for a new college scholarship being made available for the first time this year.
Perdue Farms donated 40,000 pounds of chicken products to Food Bank of the Albemarle last month to assist its efforts feeding hungry and food insecure residents in the region.
SUNBURY — When you hear the phrase “digital divide,” you typically think about one group of people with less physical access to broadband internet than another group.
It was not unusual, in the first decade of the 20th century, to spot Wilbur and Orville Wright on the streets of Elizabeth City.
As part of the celebration of the 175th anniversary of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Hertford, Schola Cantorum, a choral group of singers and musicians from the Diocese of East Carolina, will perform for an Evensong service at the church Sunday at 5 p.m.