Council asked to halt building permits

Daily Advance - Thu Nov 26

Citizens asked City Council last to fix drainage problems in Elizabeth City. Stormwater drainage has become a front-burner issue once again because of the severe flooding recently from the remnants of tropical storm Ida.

Christmas gift needs greater this year

Daily Advance - Thu Nov 26

Christmas donations are down and applications for assistance are up over last year, according to area social services workers.

Teen Challenge can operate center

Daily Advance - Wed Nov 25

Albemarle Teen Challenge and Elizabeth City officials have reached an agreement that allows the nonprofit to operate a residential addiction recovery program for women in a historic home on Main Street.

Albemarle holiday happenings for you and yours

Daily Advance - Wed Nov 25

There's a lot to do this holiday season. At The Daily Advance, we have made a list, checked it twice and while there are bound to be more events forthcoming, the following is a pretty good round up to get you started.

Police Officer Forced To Shoot Dog

WITN - Wed Nov 25

A police officer in Elizabeth City was forced to shoot a dog while serving a search warrant Tuesday morning.

White named to head rec department

Daily Advance - Tue Nov 24

Elizabeth City officials wasted no time replacing longtime Parks and Recreation Director Jim Overman, who retired last Friday.

Council will have to vote again Dec. 14

Daily Advance - Tue Nov 24

City Council voted in favor of proposed changes to Elizabeth City's taxicab ordinance Monday night - but will have to consider the proposal again at its next meeting because the 4-3 vote failed to meet the required majority for changing an ordinance.

Thomas R. Butchko

Port Clinton News Herald - Tue Nov 24

ELIZABETH CITY, NC: Thomas R. Butchko, 56 died peacefully at his Fearing Street Home in Elizabeth City on November 21, 2009.

Coast Guard saves 5 from sailboat off NC coast

Myrtle Beach Online - Mon Nov 23

The Coast Guard has saved five sailors as their boat sank in the dark Atlantic Ocean.

a Toma Butchko was museum curator

Daily Advance - Sun Nov 22

Regional historian Thomas "Tom" Butchko died Saturday. Butchko, 56, died at his home on Fearing Street in Elizabeth City.