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12/09/2025

Residents woke up to subfreezing temperatures and a dusting of snowfall, Tuesday morning.

12/09/2025

Thousands of residents lined the streets with chairs, coats, blankets and hot chocolate to watch the town’s Christmas parade, Saturday night.

12/08/2025

EDENTON — Monday's apprehension of an escaped Chowan County Detention Center inmate included assistance from the wife of Bob Steinburg, a former state lawmaker and lobbyist.

12/08/2025

EDENTON — An inmate who escaped from the Chowan County Detention Center Sunday evening was apprehended by early Monday afternoon.

12/08/2025

Follow up: Inmate apprehended

12/08/2025

From Pasquotank-Camden Emergency Management

UPDATE: The subject was taken into custody on 12/08/2025.

CRITICAL PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: INMATE ESCAPED
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An inmate has escaped from the Chowan County Detention Center (100 Court Street, Edenton, NC). The escape occurred around 8:10 PM this evening.
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INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION
The escaped individual should be considered DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY ARMED.
• Name: Charles Edward Babb
• Age: 23
• Description: White male, brown hair, brown eyes.
• Clothing: Last seen wearing an ORANGE JUMPSUIT.
• Distinguishing Mark: Tear drop tattoo under his right eye.
• Last Seen: Near Bridge Turn Exxon in Edenton.
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IMMEDIATE SAFETY ACTIONS REQUIRED
We strongly urge all community members to take these precautions:
1. SECURE: Lock all doors and windows and REMAIN INDOORS.
2. DO NOT APPROACH: Do not attempt to approach or engage the individual.
3. CALL 911: If you see Charles Edward Babb or observe any unusual activity, call 911 immediately.

12/08/2025

For the third time in nearly two years, Visit Elizabeth City will be searching for a new director.

12/07/2025

From earlier today: Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Schools will operate on a 3-hour early release Monday, Dec. 8, in anticipation of inclement weather and winter weather advisory.

All after-school activities and extracurricular events are canceled for Monday.

Students will be dismissed at the following times:
11:15 a.m. - Pre-K & Micro School
11:45 a.m. - Elementary Schools
12:20 p.m. - H.L. Trigg Community School
12:30 p.m. - ECP Early College
12:35 p.m. - Middle Schools
12:50 p.m. - High Schools

12/07/2025

The Elizabeth City State University Choir holds its annual Winter Show at ECSU's Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center, Friday night.

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12/06/2025

Elizabeth City’s sewer system discharged about 14,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into the Pasquotank River, city officials disclosed in a press release late Friday.

12/06/2025

I have to admit that when Mel Hein was named one of the NFL’s 100 Greatest Players in 2010, I did not know much about him. However, when you take a look at his accomplishments you realize how he earned his nickname.

I have to admit that when Mel Hein was named one of the NFL’s 100 Greatest Players in 2010, I did not know much about him. However, when you take

12/06/2025

Broncos sweep Vikings

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