Edenton NewsLocal news for Edenton, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.N.C. power provider seeks 14 percent rate increase- June 30, 2008 When it would start ElectriCities customers in Elizabeth City, Edenton and Hertford are likely to see an increase in September bills for August usage.http://www.topix.net/city/edenton-nc/2008/06/n-c-power-provider-seeks-14-percent-rate-incr... Officials: Number of centenarians may be growing- June 28, 2008 At 107 years of age, Clellie Jeralds is still going strong. Jeralds, who celebrated her most recent birthday on June 24, insists there is no secret to her longevity.http://www.topix.net/city/edenton-nc/2008/06/officials-number-of-centenarians-may-be-growi... Not tired of smoke yet, are you- June 26, 2008 It looks like just about everyone will get a whiff of smoke today. Winds will be shifting throughout the day, meaning the smoke from the Great Dismal Swamp fires will be shifting as well.http://www.topix.net/city/edenton-nc/2008/06/not-tired-of-smoke-yet-are-you?fromrss=1 Gallery gala gushes under golden hue- June 24, 2008 Warm colors - including a rich, creamy gold wall - will greet visitors to the newly renovated Chowan Arts Council Gallery tonight for the opening reception of "The People's Choice" exhibit.http://www.topix.net/city/edenton-nc/2008/06/gallery-gala-gushes-under-golden-hue?fromrss=... Air quality officials issue health notice for coastal areas- June 22, 2008 Air quality officials again issued an advisory on Friday for air pollution in coastal regions of North Carolina this weekend as smoke from wildfires continues to drift downwind.http://www.topix.net/city/edenton-nc/2008/06/air-quality-officials-issue-health-notice-for... Test crop of early peas goes well for Chowan County, N.C., farmers- June 20, 2008 Even though a late spring frost and heavy rains resulted in lower yields, 10 Chowan County farmers' first commercial venture with May peas was enough of a success that most plan to grow them again next year.http://www.topix.net/city/edenton-nc/2008/06/test-crop-of-early-peas-goes-well-for-chowan-... Ex-student sentenced for bringing gun to school- June 18, 2008 A former John A. Holmes High School student was sentenced in federal court in New Bern Monday to four months in federal prison after he was convicted of bringing a gun to campus.http://www.topix.net/city/edenton-nc/2008/06/ex-student-sentenced-for-bringing-gun-to-scho... NC wildfire creates visibility, health concerns- June 16, 2008 Unhealthy smoke from an eastern North Carolina wildfire has become so thick that it is causing visibility problems in the area around the blaze, officials said Sunday.http://www.topix.net/city/edenton-nc/2008/06/nc-wildfire-creates-visibility-health-concern... |