By: Stella Knight The past six weeks have been an unprecedented time here in northeastern North Carolina. I doubt that many of us could have foreseen how our lives would be affected by COVID-19. This may sound morbid, but now is a good time to either prepare or update your estate planning documents. What documents […]
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I would like to step away from the verses in Proverbs this month and share some thoughts of encouragement as we navigate these uncertain times. I have had some wonderful conversations with people in all walks of life, and various ages. A common phrase is “I want my life back”. I would ask them what […]
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2020 Marks 500 Years of Spanish Exploration By Wanda Lassiter 2020 marks the 500th anniversary of the first Spanish exploration of coastal North Carolina.Many countries were vying for the southeastern part of this “New World.” In 1520, Pedro de Quexoia led an expedition from Santo Domingo which landed him onto the coast of what is […]
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Many shelters have been actively advocating adoptions and foster programs. The reason is two-fold: it helps to reduce overcrowding and it provides much needed companionship to our community as well as homes for the animals in the shelter. The good news is that it is working beyond our wildest dreams! It has always been well-founded […]
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A new book of poetry, “Journey of a No Tail Bear,” will be available to the public by the end of May 2020. The Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center will publish a small collection of poetry written by Bear Plummer. The book opens with a poem penned in 2020 “LETTER TO MY JAILER” I stand […]
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Responding during difficult times is what we do, it’s who we are and what we know. Right now, during this most unprecedented moment we share with you, we continue to answer the calls of our neighbors who need us most. Our business remains open to you as our employees and services are essential during this […]
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Here on the Outer Banks, we are still waiting for the 2020 fishing season to get underway because of the effects of the COVID-19 virus. The fish are starting to migrate back with water temperatures starting to rise. Here on the Marauder we are ready to target Cobia as they make their way back up […]
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by: Jane Elfring Last month, I spoke about the effects that the closure was having on the Elizabeth City affiliate’s financial situation. Many people have said the governor’s order needs to be lifted so we can re-open. I need to emphasize that our closure was the result of decisions made in Atlanta by Habitat for […]
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submitted by Chuck O’Keefe There’s no way to sugarcoat it: If you’re an investor, you haven’t liked what you’ve seen in the financial markets recently. The effects of the coronavirus triggered a market “correction” – a decline of 10 percent or more – and more volatility is almost certainly on the way. But instead of […]
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By: Irene Hampton Three years ago this month I wrote about the “blue flu” or the Spanish Flu epidemic (named as news coverage of it began in Spain) which was truly a pandemic. Given the worldwide pandemic we are seeing today I thought I would revisit that column. Unlike the regular flu which preys upon […]
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