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An Elizabeth City police officer shot and seriously wounded a dog early Tuesday as police were executing a search warrant at a house on Hunter Street, police said.

College of The Albemarle needs as much as $5.6 million to unite its two satellite campuses in Chowan County, but county officials said this week they don't have that kind of money to help.

Passers-by along Edenton's main thoroughfare, North Oakum Street, have to look hard to see the one small sign for the community college.

The holidays are getting off to a good start this weekend with art and music topping the list of things to do.

The former chairman of the Chowan County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board was paid $6,000 a year to oversee Edenton's one liquor store and run monthly board meetings.

" The rainy conditions Wednesday didn't stop many Ahoskie citizens from taking the time to remember Veteran's Day.

Both Edenton and Winfall have reported spills of untreated sewage as a result of recent flooding caused by Tropical Storm Ida.

Last month, for the first time in all the years he has owned the Taylor Theater, Bob Krochmal could not pay his rent.

In the only contested race for Town Council, political newcomer Bob Quinn defeated Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Parks for the at-large seat.

Camden vs. Manteo at home, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Brett A. Clark/The Daily Advance Your comments Comments that include profanity, personal attacks or any other inappropriate material are prohibited.

Local volunteers are ready to collect simple shoebox gifts personally packed by children, families, and individuals here in Elizabeth City and surrounding areas.

Retired businessman Bob Quinn pulled off a major upset Tuesday, capturing the Edenton Town Councilman-at Large seat held by longtime incumbent Jerry Parks, thanks to overwhelming support during early voting.

On good days, Jamie Gillespie loves her job as a high school principal in Edenton, N.C. On bad days, she contemplates switching careers.

On good days, Jamie Gillespie loves her job as a high school principal in Edenton, N.C. On bad days, she contemplates switching careers.

Another Halloween approaches and that means kids are ready to trick-or-treat. This year, as with years past, Main Street in downtown Elizabeth City from Dyer to Pritchard will be closed to automobile traffic from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. File photo/The Daily Advance Kaylee Smithson, 2, held by Desirae Gurganas, 8, and Isaac Gurganas, 4, get candy from ...

A former Chowan County commissioner's probable cause hearing on a felony drug possession charge will be held in Superior Court.

Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. Last week I had chance to see some of North Carolina's great plantations and other historical buildings - plus one beautiful garden - thanks to a trip organized by the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society.

Edenton police are investigating the robbery of $569 worth of snack food items from the Fisher Field concession stand.

A former Chowan County commissioner has been arrested on drug charges. William Badhan Gardner Jr., 43, of 141 Paris Trail, Edenton, was arrested Oct.

Anthony "Tony" Grieco may arguably be the Albemarle region's newest neighbor. At the very least, he's the Chowan Golf and Country Club's newest chef.