1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (704+ words) The high-tech promise of the artificial intelligence boom has arrived at rural Eastern North Carolina’s doorstep, bringing a heavy mix of anxiety and ambition. In a recent Chowan County Board of Commissioners meeting, local leaders proactively raised a critical question:…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (262+ words) SWAN QUARTER— September 10, 2026 — Hyde County Schools is pleased to welcome Santasha Cooper as the newest member of the Hyde County Schools Board of Education. Cooper was appointed to the Board of Education on August 25, following the resignation of former board…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (577+ words) EDENTON — No company has proposed building a data center in Chowan County. But that didn’t stop commissioners from spending a few minutes during Tuesday’s meeting hashing out whether the county should welcome the industry if it ever comes knocking — or…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (683+ words) EDENTON — A crowd of Chowan County residents turned out recently to hear Kristy LaLonde make her case for sheriff, laying out a career that’s taken her from narcotics task forces to substance-abuse counseling and back into law enforcement leadership. Speaking…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (754+ words) Speaking just after the vote to the Albemarle Observer, Tillett was quick to turn attention away from himself and toward the people who showed up to cast their support. Subscribe — it’s free! Familiar faces from across the region turned out…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (822+ words) State Sen. Bobby Hanig officially retired from the North Carolina General Assembly Monday morning, ending his legislative career several months before the expiration of his term and setting in motion a process for Republicans to select someone to temporarily represent…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (631+ words) By Miles Layton, Editor ROPER — Congressman Don Davis, D-District 1, brought his reelection campaign to Mount Eprew Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, delivering a message aimed squarely at the middle: a defense of rural hospitals, relief for working families, and an…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (362+ words) North Carolina state Sen. Norman Sanderson, a Republican who represents District 2, pleaded guilty June 10 to a Level Five DWI charge in Wake County District Court, according to court records. Couple of beers!? Everyone always answers “a couple of beers…” To…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1426+ words) Chairman Lloyd Griffin III opened public comment by recognizing four speakers: Katie Canning, David Long, Sam Reid and Brandon Swain. While Canning’s remarks centered on the county’s need for a year-round indoor pool, she tied her request directly to the…...