Hope Plantation is worth a visit

The restored mansion at Hope Plantation is open to visitors. Since my 1946 fall semester at Mars Hill Junior College, where I met Joyce Harrell of Edenton, I have made many trips to Chowan County – during the four years before our marriage and during our marriage of 60 years.
http://www.theherald-nc.com/2012/05/22/23076/hope-plantation-is-worth-a-visit.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 16:13:35 -0700

Edenton, N.C., is a small-town gem that defies time

EDENTON, N.C. Edenton has aged well. Incorporated in 1722, the town's main business district is as active as it was when colonial sailing vessels crowded the bay with cargos of local goods bound for New England and the West Indies.
http://hamptonroads.com/node/639731

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 18:44:44 -0700

Could Lost Colony lurk under North Carolina golf course?

A new clue indicates that the remains of the Lost Colony, the settlers who disappeared from North Carolina's Roanoke Island in the late 16th century, could sit under an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2018135968_lostcolony04.html?syndication=rss

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 20:12:35 -0700

Sunshine And Mild On Thursday Across Eastern North Carolina

Sunshine and slightly cooler air will return to eastern North Carolina on Thursday.
http://www.witn.com/news/headlines/Sunshine_And_Mild_On_Thursday_Across_Eastern_North_Carolina_150877485.html

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 19:18:50 -0700

Goodwin will face second primary

EDENTON — Chowan Commissioner Eddy Goodwin will face a second primary election in his quest to become North Carolina’s first Republican elected secretary of state.
http://www.dailyadvance.com/news/elections/goodwin-will-face-second-primary-1069025

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 18:44:37 -0700

N.C. woman seeks cupboard taken accidentally

EDENTON, N.C. Susan Creighton wanted to give a charity some of her used items earlier this spring. A hand-painted, antique kitchen cupboard, however, was not part of the giveaway pile. A Habitat for Humanity crew took it by mistake, however, and now, she's offering a reward for its return. To widen her search beyond northeastern North Carolina, Creighton placed a classified ad
http://hamptonroads.com/node/639946

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 18:14:55 -0700

Edenton Signs Talented Sophomore

EDENTON, NC - The Edenton Steamers of the Coastal Plain League announce today the signing of two sophomore players for this summer. Infielder/outfielder Blaise Fernández and right-handed pitcher Kevin McCarthy will join the teal and black in Edenton for 2012.
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4402059

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 13:07:02 -0700

Is Fabled Lost Colony Underneath North Carolina Golf Course?

Is Fabled Lost Colony Underneath North Carolina Golf Course?
http://www.cybergolf.com/golf_news/is_fabled_lost_colony_underneath_north_carolina_golf_course

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 10:44:25 -0700

Goodwin no longer long shot for sec’y of state

EDENTON — Eddy Goodwin’s long-shot bid to become North Carolina’s first elected Republican secretary of state is no longer such a long shot. Dear Reader, This content is only available to subscribers of The Daily Advance print and/or e-edition.
http://www.dailyadvance.com/community/chowan/goodwin-no-longer-long-shot-sec8217y-state-1060583

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 18:59:18 -0700

Voters: The Best Main Street Is In This Triad Town

1,700 voters picked this town as their choice for the best main street in North Carolina.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=227232

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 17:01:56 -0700