A SECOND FLOOR COURTHOUSE VIEW OF THE GATHERING TO CELEBRATE STUDENT'S ESSAYS, POSTERS AND SONG. IN HONOR OF THE SIGNING OF THE EDENTON RESOLVES. LOCAL, AND STATE OFFICIALS ALONG WITH NATIONAL OFFICE REPRESENTATIVES JOINED IN THE CELEBRATION.
Museum worthy felted sculpture, artisan jewelry, antique pieces that many wished could tell the story, along with cookies, cupcakes and Christmas ornaments for the upcoming season highlighted the Cupola House garden. The colorful wares and costumed celebrants were the perfect weekend stand-ins for the blossoms so recently standing out in the authentic English Garden.
A surprise presentation went to Chowan County NAACP President Darnell White. The award was presented by Stella Brothers for White’s undaunted dedication to the
Many have contributed to Edenton’s founding foundation and it’s rich history includes a significant contribution by the African American
The Fannie A. Parker Women's Club celebrated their W. Albemarle St. Clubhouse's 47 Anniversary and the club's 79 years of service.
With July 4 a memory picnic season is upon us. , making sure of a long weekend, you may want to plan a picnic or two in Waterfront Park over the holiday. Of course there will be fireworks, but there are numerous other events to enjoy . If you haven't been in Byrum's Gift Shop you may want to stop in for your July Fourth themed picnic and party supplies.
The Friday night fireworks are
on a calendar occasion the end of the weekend. This year they signify the end of a holiday and the beginning of a busy Edenton Weekend. Enjoy.
Since Sawyer's Flowers purchased Petals and Bows on Virginia Road and moved out of their Broad St. location, flower shops have been blooming all over town. This stand blossomed within the last week. 403 Yeopim Rd. Picture perfect for any picnic. Get there early.
Orville and Wilbur would be proud to know 17 John A. Holmes High School students completed the Ace’s Aviation Camp at Northeastern Regional Airport on Thursday and finished four days of introduction to aviation. They took off with memories of flight and visions of flying higher.
The experience may have changed JAHHS Junior Patrick Godwin’s course.
“I have been thinking about a number of career options,” said Patrick Godwin a fall Junior, “I am definitely interested in becoming a commercial pilot. From the knowledge I gained from this week’s experiences, I realize that this is very possible.”
The camp was a joint initiative in conjunction with the Northeastern Regional Airport and in partnership with JAHHS, Main Street Edenton, the Edenton Chowan Education Foundation and the Edenton Chamber of Commerce. The group sponsored the aviation camp to help promote aviation careers in the state of flight.
North Carolina’s program aligns with the Federal Aviation Administration ACE Academy.
"The ACE Academy was a great opportunity to expose High School students in Chowan County to all of the career opportunities in Aviation. We were able to get each student flight time as well as expose them to maintenance and discuss the career path to become a military aviator or commercial pilot. The ECSU Aviation program was the highlight for me, their 4-year program allows for students to receive word class instruction and then move into a career as a commercial pilot or maintainer with many of the major commercial airlines through an ongoing partnership with the school. We're excited to refine what we started this year and offer an even better program next year," said Executive Director Main Street Edenton Ches Chesson.
The shortage of aviation sector professionals has raised concerns over the past years and the FAA is looking ahead by providing young people the opportunity to explore and pursue the many rewarding careers available in the aviation sector.Program support came from the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy Grant Program, supporting aerospace and aviation workforce development in North Carolina.
“In addition to flying and practicing on the flight simulator, the students heard from pilots and learned about airplane mechanics. We went to the Coast Guard Base and took a tour of ECSU's Aviation Program. We wrapped up the week with a drone demonstration and a bit of friendly competition between the students on Thursday,” said Edenton-Chowan Chamber Executive Director Susan Creed.
The Academy provides unique summer aviation education programs for students interested in aviation and aerospace. A wide range of aviation career exploration experiences were offered focusing onScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
It was an opportunity for local students to be introduced to a wide range of aerospace careers.
“This was a great experience. The flight simulator gave us a real life experience,” said Emma Toney, a fall Freshman. “We are even going to learn how to fly a drone”.
Thousands of students across the country attend each summer where they are introduced to a wide range of aerospace careers. Some exciting careers that can explore at ACE Academies are Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Aerospace Engineer, Professional Pilot, Airport Management, Airport Planner along with other career information.
“Our ACE Academy aviation camp was a huge success. This was an incredible opportunity for these students to gain experience and exposure to various aviation related careers and we are thrilled to be a small part of it. Thank you to our partners, Town of Edenton, Main Street Edenton, and JAHHS,” said Creed.“A big thank you to all who provided the experiences for these students. This camp was made possible through a grant from the NCDOT.”
The students had the opportunity to visit Elizabeth State University Aviation program. Due to the demand for aviation related positions, Delta, Jet Blue and American Airlines have created incentives for college aviation students. Current students enrolled in the four year college program are getting offers for positions in their sophomore year in college, allowing them to have a direct line to the many openings in the aviation field.
Bingo aboard the Albemarle Queen attracted over 70 Bingo playing enthusiasts on Tuesday as the Albemarle Queen hosted a Bingo and Line Dancing Buffet. TnT Caterers prepared a delightful lunch and Ted Warren called out the numbers as the Queen toured the sound for a delightful afternoon.
Rob Slaughter and Michael Moore’s farming success created a growing challenge. So they raised a call for help.
For the past two weekends Slaughter and Moore had been calling all volunteers to help get the crops off the vine. The heat has caused havoc with the farm and the volunteers. Suddenly a handful of volunteers made it happen and many crops were harvested. Volunteers will have the opportunity to help again on Saturday July 26 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Edenton Steamers are a tremendous asset to the town of Edenton. What many don't know, the players and the entire Edenton Steamers organization work hard on the field before the game, especially during the rainy season to keep the field in top shape.
THANKS FOR A GREAT SEASON...
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