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CO NTE NT S F E AT U R E S 8 THE EYES HAVE IT The Elizabeth City harbor is beautiful to behold and is the recreational and economic center of downtown.

ELIZABETH CITY BUSINESS 16 Just Plane Busy Aviation industry persists as backbone of economy.

18 Biz Briefs

10 SWAMPED WITH NATURE

20 Chamber Report

Dismal Swamp State Park turns wetlands into outdoor classroom.

21 Economic Proﬁle

12 SETTLE DOWN! Multiple amenities make Elizabeth City an inviting new home for retirees.

D E PA R TM E NT S 6 Almanac: a colorful sampling of Elizabeth City culture

BON APPÉTIT, MR. PRESIDENT Chefs relish White House connection.

23 Portfolio: people, places and events that deﬁne Elizabeth City

31 Health & Wellness

NEW HOME AT LAST Intermediate students, parents celebrate county’s new school building.

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37 Community Proﬁle: facts, stats and important numbers to know

41 Membership Directory 45 Business Guide

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35 FULL SWING The Pines course is more than up to par. ON THE COVER Elizabeth City Harbor Photo by Todd Bennett

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Three Times Is a Charm Elizabeth City has done it again. For the third time, Elizabeth City has been recognized in the book The Best Small Towns in America. Macmillan General Reference, a division of Simon & Schuster Inc., publishes the book. The best rankings in the compilation go to towns that have low crime rates and are impressive in several other categories, including growth, per-capita income, per-capita bank deposits, proportion of young adults, number of physicians and proportion of collegeeducated residents. In addition, Money Magazine has named Elizabeth City one of the best places to live on the East Coast.

Big Meets Small Elizabeth City is a community that can offer big-city amenities in a small-town atmosphere. Residents here can visit a spa and get a facial, enjoy a workout at the gym, shop for organic food – and still know the names of their neighbors who are enjoying the same activities. The city is home to a new Pasquotank Arts Council Visual & Performing Arts Center, and several new businesses have recently moved into historic properties in the downtown district. Elizabeth City also has a number of venues to wine, dine and dance after dark.

Courts Are Now in Session Let’s roll – to the waterfront. Two brand new bocce ball courts opened in May 2008 at Mariners’ Wharf Park. Since then, there has been a game in the park near the harbor most every evening, and especially when boaters are docked. Bocce features a rectangular, enclosed court where players roll wooden balls along the court in order to score points. English settlers originally introduced the game to the United States, and George Washington even had a bocce court built on his property.

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The Old College Try Give high marks to three higher learning institutions in this region. College of the Albemarle is a two-year community college, while Elizabeth City State University, part of the University of North Carolina, offers bachelor’s degree and master’s degree programs. Roanoke Bible College features bachelor’s, associate and certificate programs.

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Lucky 13. The Museum of the Albemarle serves 13 counties in northeastern North Carolina. It allows visitors to view history related to the oldest settled region of North Carolina, considered by many scholars to be the birthplace of English America. The main gallery at the museum tells “Our Story,” showcasing the history of the Albemarle region. It features more than 700 artifacts reflecting the history and culture of the area.

Q In 2004, the Pasquotank became the first river to earn historical designation from the National Park Service. It was honored for its role in the Underground Railroad.

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Q Elizabeth City has the nickname “Harbor of Hospitality” because of the welcome received by the many boaters that frequent the canal area. Q A rich variety of wildlife and waterways draws numerous eco-tourists from near and far to the Elizabeth City region. Q Elizabeth City was the site of the first public school in North Carolina. Q Local shops in Elizabeth City supplied the Wright Brothers as they prepared for their flights at Kitty Hawk.

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POPULATION (2006 ESTIMATE) Elizabeth City: 19,056 Pasquotank County: 40,543 Camden County: 9,490 LOCATION Elizabeth City is in the coastal plain region of northeastern North Carolina.

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BEGINNINGS Elizabeth City was founded in 1793, and it gained economic importance when the Dismal Swamp Canal was completed in 1805 to connect with the Intracoastal Waterway. FOR MORE INFORMATION Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce 502 E. Ehringhaus St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Phone: (252) 335-4365, Fax: (252) 335-5732 www.elizabethcitychamber.org

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lizabeth City’s nickname has long been Harbor of Hospitality, and it’s easy to see why. Boats bob in the harbor while pelicans fly overhead and pods of porpoises play within view of the dock. Visitors are greeted by friendly folks, charming shops and bustling restaurants along the waterfront. “Our harbor defines us as a community – it’s what makes downtown Elizabeth City unique,” says Wayne Harris, director of the Albemarle Economic Development Commission. “It’s a very large footprint for a town this size. I’m always amazed when I look down the street and see wonderful old buildings with that beautiful harbor behind them. The harbor has made it possible for downtown to thrive, and it remains the key for our ongoing downtown renaissance.” Recent development along Elizabeth

City’s waterfront has included the launch of the popular Downtown Waterfront Market in 2008 as well as the openings of quaint small businesses such as The Chocolate House in 2007. The Waterfront Market is open on Saturdays from May through October and offers fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet coffee, plants and flowers, arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations and live music under 24 bright white tents. “The Waterfront Market has just the right combination of local farm products and local arts and crafts,” Harris says. “If it were just crafts, people might not come every Saturday. But there’s also produce, which needs to be purchased weekly. And the crafts make it a fun place to hang out and look around.” The Chocolate House is one of several one-of-a-kind businesses in the downtown waterfront area. Others include Page After Page Bookstore, Muddy Waters

Its waterfront location helps Elizabeth City thrive. STAFF PHOTO Above: Mayor Steve Atkinson and his wife, Joan, enjoy their city by the water.

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Caramel apples at The Chocolate House. Top: Kathy Dowdy says candy making is part of the history of downtown. She has revived that tradition with her business, The Chocolate House. Right: Sunset at the harbor

Coffeehouse and Cypress Creek Grill. The Chocolate House owner Kathy Dowdy chose to open her business downtown because of her passion for its history. “The candy industry played a role in downtown Elizabeth City’s history,” Dowdy says. “Weatherly Candy Co. used to thrive here, and they were in the building right next to me. History books mention how the smell of hard candies like peach buds and cinnamon rocks always floated in the air throughout the 10

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city. It was my dream to bring that back and help bring charm back to downtown.” The Chocolate House specializes in European French chocolate and makes hand-dipped truffles, gourmet candy apples, turtles, clusters and other confections. “We recently expanded by about 900 square feet into the space next door, so now people can watch us making candy apples and dipping truffles,” Dowdy says. “Children especially love to see what’s happening.”

Other downtown attractions include the Museum of the Albemarle, which depicts the story of people in the region from Native Americans to the first English-speaking colonists; the Encore Theatre Company, a community theater that presents musicals, comedies and dramas; and the Pasquotank Arts Council, which features an art gallery and workshops in music, visual arts, drama and creative writing. “It’s a very exciting time in Elizabeth City – there’s a lot going on,” says Steve ELIZABETH CIT Y

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Atkinson, Elizabeth City mayor. “Our downtown attractions are either free or very inexpensive, and we have several annual events, like our sailboat races. We also have carriage rides through our historic district, and fishing and crabbing are always popular.” In 2008, the city launched a new program called Cruise the Carolina Loop that encourages boaters to tie up their boats at Elizabeth City’s free dock and spend a few relaxing days in town. “There are restaurants and a theater ELIZABETH CIT Y

within walking distance, and there are bed and breakfasts where people can stay overnight,” Atkinson says. “It’s great for people who want to go somewhere without having to spend a lot of money.” Elizabeth City is already a favorite stop for boaters traveling along the Intracoastal Waterway. The community welcomes nearly 2,000 boats annually to the city-owned dock, and there is free WiFi access along the waterfront as well as dockside deliveries of groceries and other necessities from local merchants.

lizabeth City hosts several highly anticipated community events throughout the year, and the venue of choice is nearly always the scenic waterfront. The River City Cycling Club’s annual Tarwheel Century bike ride takes place the last Saturday in April and draws more than 300 cyclists. The Tarwheel Century will celebrate its 16th year in 2009. “We started with about 40 people, and last year we had 340,” says Ursula Tolson, treasurer for the River City Cycling Club. “It’s very wellorganized, and the riders are really taken care of. There are stops along the way where they can rest, drink and eat.” The North Carolina Potato Festival each May includes live music, the National Potato Peeling Contest, the Little Miss Tater Tot pageant, arts and crafts booths, free French fries, rides, food and more. The Potato Festival is organized by Elizabeth City Downtown Inc., a Main Street program that works to revitalize downtown Elizabeth City and its waterfront while preserving its historical and architectural character. In June, the waterfront hosts the annual Juneteenth celebration, named for June 19, 1865. The event commemorates the day slaves in Galveston, Texas, received word that the Civil War was over and they were finally free. Other events include Harbor Nights, a free music series from June to August, and Taste of the Albemarle, where more than 20 local restaurants serve up their specialties. – Jessica Mozo

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on’t be fooled by the name. Dismal Swamp State Park is generating excitement and appreciation. The Park, which opened in March 2008, has approximately 16 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails as well as a $2.2 million, 5,600-square-foot Visitors Center, which serves as both Park entrance and classroom. The Park is across from the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center on U.S. 17 near the Virginia state line, and is accessed by a $1.3 million, 80-foot floating barge bridge over the Dismal Swamp Canal. Dismal Swamp’s been around a long time, but the Park has been slow to arrive. The land has been state property since 1974, but had been set aside as a natural area and, thus, not developed. When it was decided that it could be turned into a State Park, Penny Leary-Smith, director of the Welcome Center and a longtime booster of the idea, was thrilled. “The public has always looked across the canal from here at the swamp, and people always wanted to know how to get over there,” says Leary-Smith, who has been at the Center for 19 years. “About 15 years ago I talked to someone within the state park system about developing it, and eventually the legislators began to support the idea and the funding was made available. It’s really been a lot of people working together.” Superintendent Joy Greenwood says the Park has already been more popular than anyone could have imagined. From her vantage point in the Visitors Center, which includes an exhibit hall, gazebos and decks, she can certainly appreciate how far the vision has come. “It’s just a neat place, and very different than what people are used to in a Park,” Greenwood says. “From our parking area they come across the bridge, which is our only point of access and why our hours are limited. We can only be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to U.S. Coast Guard regulations that won’t allow us to operate the bridge at other times.” The bridge, which is raised and lowered on two hydraulic systems and swings from its center on a hydraulic arm, was built in that fashion so that boats could continue to have canal access, she explains. The Park’s steady stream of visitors enjoy the walking and hiking trails, which were formerly used as logging roads so are wide and easy to traverse. But eventually everyone finds time for

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a stroll through the Visitor’s Center, which has both cultural and natural exhibits as well as an auditorium for the Park’s own programming and for community activities. There’s also a classroom that’s seeing plenty of use for hands-on school programs. And even though the Park has yet to celebrate its first birthday, Greenwood and her staff are busy planning the next wave of construction. “We have the 300-foot boardwalk, with a 20-by-20-foot platform on its end, extending into the swamp,” she says. “We’ve received grant money to add another 2,000 feet and we are hoping to have the project completed by summer 2009. We’re also getting outdoor exhibit panels with information about the Park’s plants and animals, which will be installed along the boardwalk and some trails.”

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“It’s just a neat place, and very different than what people are used to in a park.”

The boardwalk that leads into Dismal Swamp State Park will be lengthened. Left: Dismal Swamp is an outdoor natural classroom.

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Settle Down! MULTIPLE AMENITIES MAKE ELIZABETH CITY AN INVITING NEW HOME FOR RETIREES

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STORY BY JOE MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY TODD BENNETT

ounger singles and families have long sought the area’s homes and condos, but as the baby boomers start to plan retirement parties, they’re looking at relocation options as well. These discriminating buyers are looking for a checklist of amenities – and Elizabeth City scores well. “We have been chosen as one of the best small towns in America, even being published in a book of the best small towns,” says Phyllis Bosomworth, broker in charge at Long & Foster Real Estate. “That’s attracted some people here, but our location has had a lot to do with it as well. We’re halfway between Florida and New York – a lot of people don’t want to be in Florida, the taxes are too high; they don’t want to be in the Northeast because of the winters. We’re in the middle.” North Carolina’s heavy concentration of military bases means many retirees stay in the area, either keeping homes they’ve purchased while in service or downsizing to something smaller. The scenery is a major draw. “Northeastern North Carolina is a beautiful area, and we’re still sort of undiscovered,” Bosomworth says. “We’re not suffering from high traffic or a lot of crime, and so it’s a great place to live. We’re close to the metro areas, as well as the resorts of the Outer Banks, so you’ve got the best of both worlds.” The area’s burgeoning 55-and-up population hasn’t escaped the notice of its hospitals and health-care providers, meaning that medical needs are easily met on the local front as well. “We have every type of doctor available here,” Bosomworth says. “We’ve got heart surgeons, neurosurgeons, all the specialists that people need, and a hospital with an excellent reputation. We’re very fortunate in that regard.” Restaurants and retail stores also are flourishing, as well as theater and other entertainment options, rounding out the picture of a small town with plenty of big-city activities. “There are shows at the College of the Albemarle and Elizabeth City State

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University,” she says. “There are also plenty of groups of people, clubs with all kinds of activities. It’s gotten to where there’s a show, a restaurant opening or some kind of activity just about every weekend. There’s plenty to get involved in if a person is interested in what’s going on around them.”

Whew. And who thought retirement would be all about learning to knit and maybe picking up the occasional sand dollar along the beach? “There’s lots to do here, which makes it a wonderful small town,” Bosomworth says. “And people are finding that out.”

Retirees Tom McCormack and Wayne Gardner enjoy a round of golf at The Pines. Left: A couple watches as the sun rises on the Pasquotank River.

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ot many people can say they’ve prepared food for a president. But two chefs in Elizabeth City can truthfully make that claim. When Bill Clinton stopped in Elizabeth City in May 2008 for a speaking engagement, he and his entourage ordered breakfast takeout from The Pineapple Café. “I still have the receipt,” says Jomie Cartwright, owner of The Pineapple Café. “They ordered veggie omelets with Swiss cheese and no mushrooms, four turkey sausages, four sweet potato biscuits and four sweet potato cinnamon rolls.” The Pineapple Café technically isn’t even open for breakfast – it’s lunch only – and they don’t serve turkey sausages. But cooking breakfast for Clinton was an opportunity they didn’t want to miss. “The only thing we didn’t have was the turkey sausages, so we ran to Food Lion and got some,” Cartwright recalls. Open since June 2007, The Pineapple Café includes a bakery and is locally famous for its made-from-scratch sweet potato cinnamon rolls, which are baked by Cartwright’s father. The café also serves a popular Pineapple Barbecue Wrap, broccoli salad and several creative burgers. “The night before Bill Clinton came to town, my dad got a call at 11 p.m. from the Secret Service asking if we could provide breakfast the next morning. We don’t even know how they got his phone number,” Cartwright says. “The next morning a lady called at 8 a.m. with their order, and later, three Secret Service men pulled up in a black car to pick it up. They were all dressed in black, and they came and poked their 16

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heads in the kitchen to say hi. They were really nice. We gave them sweet potato cinnamon rolls, and they loved them.” Soon after, Cartwright saw Clinton’s vehicle pull up. She presumes he ate breakfast inside the car, because he later emerged and walked toward the university. “Two weeks later, I got his book, Giving, in the mail, and he had signed it,” Cartwright says. Brian Marshall, another Elizabeth City chef, has cooked for President George W. Bush – multiple times, in fact. Marshall, the owner of his own catering company and an active-duty U.S. Coast Guard member, travels to Washington, D.C., about a dozen times a year to help prepare buffets for White House events. “I work big parties like congressional picnics and inaugural balls,” Marshall says. “I cooked in restaurants all through high school, and when I joined the Coast Guard, they sent me to culinary school. The first time I ever cooked at the White House was in June 2007 for a congressional picnic. We worked with Paul Prudhomme, a world-famous chef, and his whole crew. We had fried chicken, blackened red snapper, butter beans, shrimp and other dishes.” In 2008, Marshall worked the same congressional picnic, this time serving homemade corn dogs, among other things. “They eat the same picnic food everybody else eats,” he

“The ﬁrst time I ever cooked at the White House was in June 2007 for a congressional picnic.” says. “It’s just made from scratch.” Marshall has also helped with White House dinner parties for guests such as the prime minister of Israel and Pope Benedict XVI. “I go back for two weeks at Christmas time to help with holiday dinner parties,” he says. Marshall has lived in Elizabeth City for 17 years and considers it home. He says he feels fortunate to be able to serve in the Coast Guard while living at home with his wife, Nikki, and their children. “Not many people get to be in the military and be stationed in their hometown,” he says.

The Pineapple Café is a popular spot for lunch. Left: Pineapple Café’s Hawaiian Chicken Wrap is a customer favorite.

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hen the U.S. Coast Guard base was commissioned to Elizabeth City in 1940, it laid the foundation for an important industry of the future. Today, the aviation industry is the undisputed backbone of Elizabeth City’s economy. The region continues to reach economic milestones in aviation. In 2008, the Elizabeth City Aviation Research and Development Commerce Park, which is located on Weeksville Highway, served as the launching pad for this important industrial sector. The 63-acre, high-tech business park is adjacent to the Elizabeth CityPasquotank County Regional Airport and eventually will be home to four aviation-specific companies. Each of the four 80,000-square-foot buildings under construction will have taxiways to provide direct access to the airport. Overall, the park is expected to create 500 new jobs in the community with around $150 million of projected private investment being funneled into the Elizabeth City economy. Additionally, the Elizabeth City State University School of Aviation Science and a College of the Albemarle airframe and power plant maintenance program will be located at the park. “The idea behind the park is to create an aviation cluster,” says Wayne Harris, director of the Albemarle Economic Development Commission. “The presence of ECSU and COA in the park will give industry the workers it needs while giving residents the opportunity to train for well-paying jobs.” Growth in the local aviation industry is already occurring. TCOM L.P., an aviation manufacturing company that has operated in Elizabeth City since 1973, is in the

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process of completing a 40,000-squarefoot facility that will add 100 new jobs to the community. The expansion represents important manufacturing growth for the company, something made possible thanks to the strong business environment that is created by city officials. “Elizabeth City has been a good fit for TCOM because of the outstanding relationships we have developed with many government officials at the city, state and federal level,” says TCOM Chairman of the Board John Saverino. “Each has demonstrated a strong desire and commitment to work with us to create a stronger business. And that has allowed us to foster strong job growth within Elizabeth City.” The $3 million expansion of TCOM’s airship production and maintenance facility will translate into a doubling of the company’s workforce. “It is always nice to have a manu-

facturing company,” Harris says. “Those jobs pay much higher than average wages. Plus, TCOM is a wonderful manufacturer to have because everyone loves airships and blimps.” The facility will be used to produce the mooring systems for aerostats, helium-filled balloons used for surveillance, as well as to develop and test the aerostats for communications use during emergencies. With locations also in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C., TCOM is the only aviation company in the world with a facility devoted to aerostat and airship manufacturing, assembly, flight-test and training operations. A $70,000 One North Carolina grant and an additional $10,000 for Pasquotank County provided the necessary financial assistance to help meet the needs of the expanding industry. The county also installed a new water line for the park.

DRS Technologies repairs C-130s for the U.S. Coast Guard. Left: DRS was an early investor in the Aviation Research and Development Commerce Park, which has also drawn other aviation industries to the community.

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WATERFRONT WINE One block off the downtown waterfront, the City Wine Sellar has become the “place to be” for area residents and visitors to downtown Elizabeth City. Debbie Malenfant bought the retail wine shop, bakery and deli five years ago. Customers flock to the shop and eatery for the large selection of fine wines and deli specialties, the Friday night music series and the monthly wine tastings. “The first few wine tastings were very structured, but it didn’t feel comfortable enough,” Malenfant says. “Everyone is not ready to try the same wines at the same time. We wanted people to mingle and socialize.” Now approximately 50 to 80 tasters come to enjoy a sample of six different wines at each gathering, Malenfant says. Guests also fill the shop during breakfast and lunch when they come to enjoy the fresh-baked bread, breakfast sandwiches and the popular Tom Turkey sandwich with turkey, homemade herb mayonnaise, provolone cheese and cranberry sauce on wheat. 20

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“Everyone is not ready to try the same wines at the same time. We wanted people to mingle and socialize. ” LET THE SUN SHINE IN With increased gas prices keeping travelers off the road, more people are spending their money to create a vacation feel at home, says Theresa Swimme, who with her husband, Mark, owns Swimme & Son Sunrooms. For the sunroom business, this economic reality has a silver lining. To meet the rising demand, the Swimmes opened a The Sunroom Source, a manufacturing facility that supplies their business and other dealers in the region. “About three years ago, we were left without a manufacturer that delivered the same quality sunrooms – nothing was compatible,” Theresa says. “We decided to do it ourselves. We wanted to

be able to offer customization, superior quality materials and good service.” The new endeavor is just one way that the 20-year old family business is continuing to grow. In addition to sunrooms, Swimme & Son provides fullservice remodeling, room additions and attic conversions. ALWAYS IN SEASON At Kenyon Bailey Supply, customers have come to expect a one-stop shop for all their outdoor needs. What began as a modest farm supply store in the 1930s has more than doubled in size since current owner Gary Cooper purchased it more than 20 years ago. Today the ample space holds a garden center, ELIZABETH CIT Y

flower shop, outdoor furniture center and the Wildflower Café – a haven for locals who enjoy homemade desserts and fresh pasta and chicken salads. “We haven’t forgotten our roots and where we came from,” Cooper says. “We still have some farm supply business too, but the area has changed and the economy has changed. We survived because we changed.” What hasn’t changed, according to Cooper, is the importance of employing a knowledgeable staff that provides excellent customer service. Throughout the year, customers also enjoy the changing face of the store. “At Christmas, we’re a Christmas shop and in the spring, we’re an entirely different shop,” Cooper says. “We have a new look for every season.”

service while catering primarily to smaller boats. Offering similar sales and service, D.B. City Marina also paints boat bottoms, says owner Douglas Burton. TURNING THE PAGES Like many small businesses across the country, Page After Page bookstore in Elizabeth City almost closed its doors just three years ago. Fortunately for local book lovers and downtown shoppers, owner Susan Hinkle entered the store by chance and decided to save the quaint shop on Water Street. Today, Page After Page is thriving due to an expanded inventory and focus on

community programs for local schools and businesses, Hinkle says. In addition to new books, customers can find art supplies, music, toys and gifts. Hinkle also hosts regular and special events for children and adults such as book-themed parties, writing groups, art shows and literary events for state and regional authors. “We want the store to be a place for the community to use,” Hinkle says. “When people buy online and at big chain stores, they miss the personal service and variety. That’s why it’s so important that we provide that here.” – Brandon Lowe

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BOATING ENCOURAGED As a harbor town, Elizabeth City has many service-oriented marinas located along the Pasquotank River. With so many boats traveling from the Albemarle Sound to the Chesapeake Bay, there’s plenty of business to go around. Marinas in this area include The Pelican, Causeway and D.B. City. “This is the most scenic part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. There’s a lot of wildlife and untouched areas,” says Josh Owens, manager and dock master for The Pelican Marina. At the Pelican Marina, boaters, commercial fishermen and military watercraft take advantage of the marine supply store and ample rental slips. Nearby Causeway Marina offers boat sales and

A ship is docked at Mariners’ Wharf.

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An Easy Sell ELIZABETH CITY OFFERS HISTORIC CHARM, GOOD JOBS

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he combination of scenic smalltown charm, historic ambiance and high-paying technical jobs makes Elizabeth City an easy sell. “We’re steeped in history with a community that is almost 400 years old, and yet we’re on the cusp of aviation innovation,” says Jennifer Palestrant, president of the Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce. “We have the largest aviation Coast Guard base east of the Mississippi, three universities and a great hospital, yet we still have that wonderful small-town atmosphere.” Embracing the Coast Guard recruits and their families has been a priority for Palestrant. “One of the new things we have done is to have a ‘meet your community’ event, where we had the hospital, the schools, the museums and businesses set up booths so that the Coast Guard families could have a one-

stop shop to get better acclimated to the community,” she says. With about 700 active military here, plus 800 or so contractors doing business with the military, the Coast Guard’s economic impact is substantial. Consequently, workforce development is important to the chamber. “We work closely with the school systems and our three universities to make sure students here are qualified to work or to pursue higher education,” she says. Keeping members informed is another key. “We all hate surprises, so we work really hard to make sure people have an opportunity to know what’s coming,” Palestrant says. “We work with our governments and other entities to create one vision for where we want the community to go. If we don’t go in the same direction, we will go nowhere.” – Betsy Williams

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ELIZABETH CITY BUSINESS CLIMATE Elizabeth City has a diverse economy. Major sectors include education, agriculture, airship repair, manufacturing and the U.S. Coast Guard.

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TRANSPORTATION Albemarle Economic Development Commission P.O. Box 70 Elizabeth City, NC 27907 (252) 338-0169 www.discoverec.com Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce 502 E. Ehringhaus St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 335-4365 www.elizabethcitychamber.org Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 400 S. Water St., Suite 101 Elizabeth City, NC 27907 (252) 335-5330, (866) 324-8948 www.discoverec.org

GOVERNMENT OFFICES City of Elizabeth City 306 E. Colonial Ave. P.O. Box 347 Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0347 (252) 338-3981 www.cityofec.com

Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway/ Dismal Swamp Canal 2356 U.S. Highway 17 N. South Mills, NC 27976-9425 (252) 771-8333 www.dismalswamp.com

Located north of Elizabeth City at the intersection of U.S. 17 and U.S. 17 Bypass. The land is zoned I-1 (Industrial) and is in a state-designated development zone.

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional Airport 1028 Consolidated Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 335-5634 www.ecgairport.com Newport News, VA (NPN) Amtrak Station 9304 Warwick Blvd. Newport News, VA 23601 (800) 872-7245 www.amtrak.com Norfolk International Airport 2200 Norview Ave. Norfolk, VA 23518-5807 (757) 857-3351 www.norfolkairport.com Located 50 miles north of Elizabeth City.

Pasquotank County 206 E. Main St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 335-4367 www.co.pasquotank.nc.us

Port of Virginia 600 World Trade Center Norfolk, VA 23510 (800) 446-8098 www.vaports.com

Camden County Government P.O. Box 190, 117 N. NC343 Camden, NC 27921 (252) 338-1919 www.camdencountync.gov

Inter-County Public Transportation Authority (252) 338-4480 www.arhs-nc.org/ icpta/index.htm

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Traditional Hospitality ROSE BUDDIES CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF WELCOMING VISITING BOATERS

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Rose Buddies co-founder Joe Kramer’s rose bushes bloom in Mariners’ Wharf Park.

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lizabeth City is serious about making boaters feel welcome. The city’s harbor, located on the Pasquotank River, is a favorite stop for thousands of boaters who travel the Intracoastal Waterway each year. Those boaters spread the word about this Harbor of Hospitality, a name the community earned for the warm welcome the visitors receive. For example, boats can tie up free for two nights at the city-owned dock. When five or more boats are docked, the visitors are treated to a wine and cheese reception – not as a matter of community business or public relations, but to show kindness and fellowship. Leading the welcome party for the last 25 years are the Rose Buddies, a volunteer group of Elizabeth City’s friendly faithful. “The Rose Buddies go hand-inglove with this idea of Harbor of Hospitality,” says Dave Thomas, current head of the Rose Buddies. “We continue to be the only community that throws a welcome party for guests. It’s a catalyst for fellowship.” Thomas continues the tradition of original Rose Buddies, Joe Kramer and Fred Fearing. The two greeted boaters with a warm smile, a hardy welcome and a rose. Current members include Thomas’ wife, Charlotte, and Susan Hartley. “We are going to be very much true to the tradition,” Thomas says. “When we have five boats down there we are going to have a party.” Dressed in Rose Buddies shirts and Mariner’s Wharf caps, the three are easy to spot. Part of their mission is to answer questions about community attractions and services. This welcoming tradition has put Elizabeth City on the nautical map for American and international boaters along the Intracoastal Waterway.

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Downtown Draws Business and Residents

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owntown Elizabeth City is filled with activity. New businesses are opening, people are shopping and dining, music plays and boats gently bob in the water. Today’s vibrant downtown is the realization of the best laid plans. “We are right on the edge of just exploding,” says Debbie Sauls, chair of Elizabeth City Downtown Inc. This renaissance is thanks in part to the corridor’s proximity to the harbor, but also is a credit to the foresight of a handful of Elizabeth City investors. Since the mid-1990s, developer Brant Wise has renovated several freestanding properties in the city’s historic downtown, using a hybrid-building plan that combines residential and commercial. The Robert C. Martin Building, named for Wise’s late business partner, was converted from an abandoned turn-of-the-century Ford assembly plant into residential, retail, office and service space. Wise says the need was clear. “There were so many vacant buildings that were going to waste,” Wise recalls. “The roofs were leaking, and people were not maintaining the structures. It gave the downtown a negative vibe. It was not reflective of Elizabeth City as a whole.” A steady rise of professional offices‚ restaurants and specialty retail shops in the area has combined nicely with Wise’s effort to create waterfront condominiums and apartments. The corridor also boasts improved sidewalks, new landscaping and lighting. As an added bonus, Wi-Fi is available throughout downtown. The efforts are paying off. Professionals, artists and retirees are rediscovering downtown and locating offices and galleries, or choosing to live in the heart of it all. ELIZABETH CIT Y

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s a child living in the Appalachian region of Virginia, Cotrisha Aycock had sassafras tea every afternoon with her grandmother. That ritual taught her the value of tea time and forged a passion for the beverage that is brewed daily at her Harbour Tea House. “I just decided that this is what I needed to do,” says Aycock. “It wasn’t a dream. It wasn’t something I longed for. I always say the idea was a divine intervention. It was just dropped right into my head and it wouldn’t go away.” After participating in a tea seminar in Dallas, Aycock, who was formerly a court reporter, took a chance and opened the teahouse in early 2008 with her husband, Tommy. The Harbour Tea House is located on South Poindexter Street in a building listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The teahouse features multiple tearooms, including a Tea Loft, that are used as gathering places for small groups. The spaces also play host to a variety of special events, ranging from book club meetings to small weddings, with Aycock adjusting the menu to accommodate each event. “I cook for them like I am having a special party at my home,” says Aycock. “Because that is what tea time is – a special time.” The daily lunch menu, which includes sandwiches, soup, salad, scones and desserts, has also made the teahouse into a lunch destination. Aycock imports tea from all over the world, including Sri Lanka, Japan, Madagascar, South America and India. Although a myriad of teas are available, the Harbour Tea House’s signature drink is the Coconut Pou Chong, a 2007 Tea Expo Award Winner. Aycock also sells tea in bulk by the 4-ounce pack to some customers who insist on having a sip before bed.

Harbour Tea House hosts a tasty tea time with traditional fare and flair.

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eeksville Vineyards and Cellars is one of more than 70 vineyards in North Carolina, but few can match its peaceful combination of great wine and a relaxing atmosphere. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be a big farmer, just a wine grower,â&#x20AC;? says owner Mack Sawyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;quaintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the word.â&#x20AC;? Nearly five years ago, Sawyer planted a 5-acre vineyard of muscadines on the 45-acre Berry Sawyer Farms. The vineyardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great location on Salem Church Road offers a chance for

rocking chair and enjoying a nice glass of wine,â&#x20AC;? Sawyer says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been really fun.â&#x20AC;? A popular draw to the vineyard has been the businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international theme nights, which have included Italian, German, French and Australian themes complete with food and wine. Sawyer runs the business with his wife, Faye, whose family had owned the farm. Still in the early stages of growth, the vineyard is going into its fourth year, which is when grapes generally establish the vine. Sawyer continues to plant ahead for future grape production. He grows the grapes for Moonrise Bay Vineyard. Deerfield White, a white muscadine wine, is the first official label to be sold using grapes grown in the vineyard in Pasquotank County.

visitors to explore the geographical beauty of the area. The property is dotted with walking trails, pond and even a Civil War graveyard. The vineyardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old homeplace has been converted into a gift shop and tasting room that opened to the public in May 2008. The old barn has recently been included in the tasting area and is available for groups, special events and private parties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we are really selling is the peace and quiet of just sitting on a

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Bayside Manor in Elizabeth City

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ne of the most beautiful homes in eastern North Carolina has carried Elizabeth City’s history through the ages and into the future. Bayside Manor, which sits amidst a 10-acre wooded area, was built in 1856 and has since been owned by three families, including entertainer Wayne Newton. The Greek Revival-style home boasts eight fireplaces and a large Gothic-style staircase. In 2008, the antebellum plantation home was named the area’s first Designer House. The event, which had 11 sponsors, benefited Arts of the Albermarle and its effort to refurbish the Lowry Chesson building, a 110-yearold vaudeville theater that will be the new home for the arts group. The event was a success, says event publicity coordinator Angela Stone of the Manuli-Stone real estate team. “The house continues to inspire people’s interests in the community,” Stone says. “Everybody involved had a level of excitement that was amazing.” The theme of the program was: Embracing the Past and the Present through Design. In accordance, 15 designers and landscapers from around the southeast worked on the 5,000-square-foot home. The elegant and sophisticated manor featured 19 refurbished and decorated design areas, including a grand foyer, gentlemen’s library, a fantasy playroom and an in-law suite that served as a café and boutique. A local high school student also helped design a room as a senior project. “It was so amazing to see the many ways this house was tied to the community,” Stone says. “Elizabeth City is beginning to be a small town on the move.” See www.baysidemanortour.com for more information. – Stories by Brandon Lowe I M AG E S E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y. C O M

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(New) Home at Last INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS CELEBRATE COUNTY’S NEWEST SCHOOL BUILDING

y any measure, the Camden County school system is a topquality system that works to ensure the best outcome for every student. The system offers such initiatives as CamTech High School, a projectbased learning school with a focus on technology, as well as a strategic plan with an end goal of at least 97 percent proficiency on end-of-grade tests. What the system hasn’t had, at least not for the past 47 years, is a new building. That all changed with the January 2008 opening of the new Camden Intermediate School, a $10.6 million facility financed with a 40-year USDA Rural Development Loan. The new school houses grades four through six, says Paula Mickey, personnel/community schools director for the Camden County Schools. She says the new school has succeeded in creating much-needed breathing room at Grandy Primary School and Camden Middle School. “In the past, Grandy Primary School housed grades K-5; they now house

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grades K-3. Camden Middle School housed grades 6-8 in the past; they now house grades 7-8. The new grade configuration allows room in all three schools for future growth,” Mickey says. Cooperation was key in getting the new school built, as well as tackling other facility upgrades and expansions necessary to keep the system running at full capacity, says Ron Melchiorre, superintendent. “The Camden Intermediate School project is a primary example of how the different governments can work together,” Melchiorre says. “This collaboration among federal, county, school and construction officials brought this project in on time and under budget. The school is something that the citizens of Camden County can be very proud of.” Even after finishing one school year and starting another in the new building, Parrish Griffin says the excitement hasn’t waned. “You always worry when you’re in a new place,” says Griffin, the school’s principal. “But there was a lot of

preparation and good guidance on the project, and everything has been just eerily smooth.” Griffin was given a fairly free hand, within budgetary constraints, when it came to setting up technology in the classrooms – and it shows. “Today’s students have so much access to technology in their personal lives, we had to make sure that we can compete with every game system and electronic device,” he says. “We were able to have what we call presentation stations, which is a mobile cart and laptop computer connected to a video projector as well as a document camera. The teacher’s actions are projected onto an interactive whiteboard, and the camera records what’s being done so that if a student is absent the lesson can be shown to them the next day, or for enrichment later on.” Bells and whistles aside, Griffin says the new building has changed the entire dynamic for students and faculty alike. “It’s super clean, big enough to move around in and a change from being stuck in every nook and cranny,” he says. “It’s a good, quality environment that’s very conducive to learning.” – Joe Morris ELIZABETH CIT Y

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or almost 30 years, Florence Carver has been teaching â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and learning. Carver has been named the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Teacher of the Year. Carver says her own love of learning is something she tries to transmit to her students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When something new comes out, I get right on it,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a lifelong learner, and I pass that along to my kids.â&#x20AC;? These days sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making use of technological advances that allow her to present volumes of information to students that would have been unthinkable a few years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funny; the technology has been the biggest change for me, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the lesson plan I did with the SMART Board and the audio enhancers that got me the district award,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The judges said they were impressed with how I used technology as a part of my lesson. Once you get over your fears, these things are extremely helpful to teaching.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joe Morris

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lbemarle Hospital, which serves more than 130,000 residents in a seven-county region in northeastern North Carolina, is currently undergoing a $44 million construction and renovation project that includes the building of a new emergency department and surgery center. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2009, and will house the two new expansions. The expansion of the emergency department is in response to the growth the hospital has experienced in emergency room patient volumes over the past few years. The expanded emergency department will allow the hospital to better meet the growing emergency-care needs of the region. Patients will continue to receive excellent emergency care in a comfortable and efficient setting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We already have all the bells and whistles,â&#x20AC;? says Sharon Tanner, president and CEO of Albemarle Health. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy to use without a little elbow space. The new emergency department will provide physicians, nurses and other caregivers with the physical space necessary to better manage the needs of our patients. I believe physical comfort is very important. People coming to hospitals are very anxious. The new emergency department will provide patients and family members with space that is comforting for them.â&#x20AC;? The new emergency department will have 34 treatment rooms, doubling its current capacity, which is will help reduce patient waiting times. The 38,000-square-foot emergency department will also house an additional two special care rooms for psychiatric patients and victims of sexual assault. The new surgery center is being constructed on the floor directly above the new emergency department. The center will be named after the late Dr. Zack D. Owens, a renowned local surgeon and member of Albemarle Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medical staff for four decades. A $1 million gift from the Zack D. Owens and Martha Anderson Owens Charitable Trust helped make the new center a financial possibility. The surgery center will occupy 31,000 square feet, and will include eight new operating rooms and 14 new post-anesthesia care unit beds for a total of 30 post anesthesia care beds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new surgery center will accommodate a 10 percent increase in annual surgeries performed at Albemarle Hospital,â&#x20AC;? says Tanner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The current operating rooms were constructed between 1978 and 1990 and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as easily accommodate the kinds of advanced equipment used today. The new, larger operating rooms will provide our surgical team with optimum space to accommodate the technology and staff required for 21st-century surgical procedures.â&#x20AC;? Albemarle Hospital is a full-service regional health-care facility, capable of meeting most of the inpatient and outpatient care needs of the Albemarle Region. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brandon Lowe

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Art Goes Global TWO LOCAL ARTISTS BRING INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES TO THE CANVAS

Ultima, students and Afolayan worked together to paint a mural that illustrated the story. “The community here has provided me the opportunity to do what I do best – being creative,” Afolayan says. In the same way, Elizabeth City has provided a creative outlet for another talented artist, Alla Rossow. As a classically trained artist from the former Soviet Union, Rossow has gained worldwide acclaim for her paper collage paintings. The method, which Rossow created in her native Russia, uses tiny pieces of magazine pages that are glued together to form images, which from a distance resemble brilliantly colored paintings. “When I was an interior designer, I used to cut up pieces of paper to create images of the interiors,” Rossow says. “I had so many magazines and I admired the photography so much, I couldn’t turn them away. They were so beautiful.” As Rossow combines the hundreds of tiny images to create the whole, she often doesn’t know what she’ll end up with, she says. Her most popular works include landscapes, flowers and ocean scenes. Many of her collage creations have won awards and recognition at art shows, galleries and private collections in the U.S. and abroad. Most recently, Rossow opened her own art gallery in Elizabeth City, called Southside Gallery. “My artwork is like a puzzle,” she said. “Getting the right colors and right materials together is hard, but it’s rewarding.” – Emily Lansdell

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s a young boy, Tunde Afolayan sometimes got in trouble for coming home with paint stains on his school uniform. Fortunately, the scolding didn’t keep the Nigerian native from developing into a world-renowned artist who has made his home in Elizabeth City. Known for their vibrant colors, evocative expressions and nat ural images, Afolayan’s paintings also define his values, history and culture. “The way Africans perceive art is different than the Western perspective,” Afolyan says. “It’s a way of life – it’s part of who you are, your soul and your spirit. There’s no way you can separate the arts from African life.” Since moving permanently to the U.S. in 1990, Afolayan has been sharing his artistic perspective within the Elizabeth City community for six years. Through murals and paintings, workshops, residencies and adjunct teaching at Elizabeth City State University, Afolayan seeks to make a lasting impact. “I want to work to create a culture that cultivates art,” Afolayan said. “When students are exposed to learning concepts in a fun, exciting environment, they will retain the concepts they learn.” In October, Afolayan led a reading initiative project for local high school students funded through the National Endowment for the Arts, the Big Read Grant, the PasquotankCamden Public Library and Arts of the Albemarle. After reading the Rudolfo Anaya’s Latino classic Bless Me,

Nigeria native Tunde Afolayan shares his artistic perspective. Right: Russia native Alla Rossow has opened her own gallery in Elizabeth City.

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n 2005, when head golf professional David Mascitti first came to work at The Pines, a semi-private golf club in Elizabeth City, the course was undergoing major renovation. Since then, he has seen the course blossom into one of the finest golf destinations in the Southeast and an invaluable resource for the Elizabeth City community. “The transformation has been unbelievable. We’re still growing‚” Mascitti says. “It’s very exciting.” The course is nestled in the Albemarle pine thickets and boasts a range of ELIZABETH CIT Y

challenges from elevated greens to multiple water and bunker features. Owner Bill Taylor purchased The Pines in 2004 from the club membership and quickly began to enhance the course. Though most of the original corridors have remained true to the 1946 design of acclaimed golf course architect Fred Findlay, modern amenities have increased interest in the course since it reopened in 2005. Award-winning course designer Tom Clark of Ault, Clark and Associates led the renovations, which include new A1 and A4 bent grass greens with

419 Bermuda fairways. Other features include sand bunkers, a new practice range and a network of eight-foot-wide concrete cart paths. Three lakes were added and full-service practice facilities have been enhanced to feature target greens, fairways, chipping areas and a putting green. The par-72 course has five sets of tees that range in play from 5‚101 yards to 7‚017 yards. “We like to believe that a few of our holes match Pinehurst,” says Mascitti, referring to the nearby historic course. “From the back tees, the course is a real challenge for the better golfers.” Since the redesign, amateur and junior events have become a growing focal point at The Pines. The club’s Junior Golf League plays during the fall, spring and summer, with those under 17 playing free. Sponsors donate $100 per junior golfer to make the program possible. The league allows young golfers a chance to play the course in foursomes with a club or staff member there to answer questions and help juniors develop their skills and learn all aspects including etiquette and rules. “It’s not a formal ‘Golf 101’ lesson,” Mascitti says. “It is a group effort. The best part of the program is that it is mainly spent out on the golf course.” The club also offers a Junior Membership as part of its youth outreach strategy. For just $35 a month and a onetime initiation fee of $100, young golfers have a chance to play at the first-class golf course in their own back yards. – Brandon Lowe I M AG E S E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y. C O M

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ELIZABETH CITY SNAPSHOT Known as The Harbor of Hospitality, Elizabeth City is a waterfront community on the eastern seaboard, just 45 minutes from the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area of Virginia and adjacent to North Carolina’s legendary Outer Banks. Among its accolades, the city has been named one of The 100 Best Small Towns in America three times by author Norm Crampton.

Camden County Public Schools 174 N. 343, Camden, NC 27921 (252) 335-0831 www.camden.k12.nc.us

EDUCATIONAL OVERVIEW The Elizabeth City region is among the top five in North Carolina in educational spending per child. Five of its public schools have been named Schools of Distinction and one an Honor School of Excellence. In addition to public and private schools, the city has three higher education institutions, graduating approximately 1,000 students annually.

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County Public Schools 1200 S. Halstead Blvd. Elizabeth City, NC 27906 (252) 335-2981 www.ecpps.k12.nc.us

Private Schools Albemarle School 1210 U.S. Highway 17 S. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 338-0883 www.thealbemarleschool.org Glad Tidings 1104 W. Main St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 338-1150

Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 335-3400, www.ecsu.edu Roanoke Bible College 715 N. Poindexter St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 334-2070 www.roanokebible.edu

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32 F

Victory Christian School 684 Old Hertford Highway Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 264-2011, www.victorybaptist ministries.com

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College of The Albemarle 1208 N. Road St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 335-0821 www.albemarle.edu Elizabeth City State University 1704 Weeksville Road

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70 F 89 F July High Temperature

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MEDIA OUTLETS The Daily Advance 215 S. Water St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 335-0841 www.dailyadvance.com The Virginian-Pilot (252) 338-8123 www.pilotonline.com WSKY-TV4 (252) 491-4242 WAVY 10 NBC 300 Wavy St. Portsmouth, VA 23704 (757) 393-1010, www.wavy.com WTKR 3 CBS 720 Boush St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 446-1000 www.wtkr.com WVEC 13 ABC 613 Woodis Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 625-1313 www.wvec.com

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Community Profile COMMUNITY RESOURCES Pasquotank County Board of Elections Office 426 McArthur Dr. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 335-1739 www.co.pasquotank.nc.us Driver’s License Services NC Automobile Tag & License‚ Automobile Registration 1545 N. Road St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909, (252) 338-6965 www.ncdot.org/dmv

DMV Highway Patrol Office 1164 Highway 17 S. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 331-4776 www.ncdot.org/dmv Pasquotank-Camden Library 100 E. Colonial Ave. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 335-2511 www.youseemore.com/earl Albemarle Regional Health Services, 711 Roanoke Ave. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 338-4066, www.arhs-nc.org

MEDICAL FACILITIES Albemarle Health 1144 N. Road St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909, (252) 335-0531 www.albemarlehealth.org

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14.14% Home Turnover Percentage

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2009 Business Guide THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE ELIZABETH CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THE AREA CODE IS 252, THE CITY IS ELIZABETH CITY AND THE STATE IS NC, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Accommodations

Advertising

Assisted Living

Culpepper Inn Kathryn & Gary Scott • 335-9235 609 W. Main St., 27909

Paris Publishing Frank Paris • 338-2227 306-A W. Grice St., 27909

Benjamin House Ann Hughes • 337-7171 102 Meads Pool Rd., P.O. Box 757, 27909

Elizabeth City Bed & Breakfast Raymond & Maureen Donnelly 338-2177, (877) 324-8922 108 E. Fearing St., 27909

R.H. Donnelly, Publisher of the Embarq Yellow Pages Bob Meyer • (800) 446-6012 943 Glenwood Station, Ste. 201 Charlottesville, VA 22901

Carolina House - Brookdale Senior Living Jeanna Eisenhaure • 333-1171 401 Hastings Ln., 27909

Fairfield Inn & Suites Charles Diliello • 333-1003 1640 City Center Blvd., 27909 Grice-Fearing House Bed & Breakfast Georgene & Vidal Falcon • 333-1792 200 S. Road St., 27909 Hampton Inn Carol Veal • 333-1800, (800) 426-7866 402 Halstead Blvd., 27909 Holiday Inn Express Monisha Patel • 338-8900, (800) HOLIDAY 306 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909 The Pond House Inn Kara Mayes • 335-9834, (888) 335-9834 915 Rivershore Rd., 27909 Quality Inn Mike Patel • 338-3951 522 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909 Accountants Bailey, King & Associates Barbara Bailey • 335-9298 407 S. Griffin St., Ste. N, 27909 Tadlock & Associates Milton Tadlock • 338-5134 301 S. Road St., P.O. Box 710, 27907 Accountants – Certified Public Brenda P. Ashburn, CPA, PC Brenda P. Ashburn • 338-4775 108-B N. McMorrine St., Ste. 201, 27909 Austin, Hedgepeth, Foreman & Spaeth Ltd. Angela Magrini • 335-0814 300 E. Fearing St., P.O. Box 569, 27909 Michael F. Cavanagh, CPA Brenda Spruill • 482-1994 106 E. King St., P.O. Box 642, Edenton, 27932 Gregory & Associates, CPA, PC Rhonda L. Gregory • 426-9200 1082 Harvey Point Rd., P.O. Box 250 Hertford, 27944

Advertising & Promotions Flowers Printing Carol & Danny Flowers • 335-0181 1725 City Center Blvd., 27909 Promotional Products By McKecuen George & Carolyn McKecuen • 331-1800 1155 Hwy. 17 S., 27909

Attorneys Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland Gayle Eason, Office Administrator 335-0871 ext. 312 301 E. Main St., P.O. Box 220, 27909 Mary Jane Eisenbeis Law Office Mary Jane Eisenbeis • 338-8989 101 E. Elizabeth St., 27909

Advertising Publications

William H. Morgan Jr., Attorney At Law William H. Morgan • 331-2277 410 E. Main St., P.O. Box 160, 27907

The Shopper Inc. Robert Silliman • (757) 547-0520 133 Kempsville Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23320

Herbert T. Mullen, Attorney At Law Herbert T. Mullen • 335-5442 101 E. Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 365, 27909

Advertising – Print & Broadcast Media

G. Elvin Small III, Attorney At Law Elvin Small • 335-2600 410 E. Main St., P.O. Box 69, 27909

Time Warner Cable Media Sales Pat Hill • 331-2053 Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Cahoon & Cross Inc. Margaret Cahoon • (757) 420-6944 4012 Raintree Rd., Ste. 100B Chesapeake, VA 23321 Advertising, Promotions & Service Coastal Mobile Marketing Janice Soto • 491-2016 103 Pan Ridge Rd., Ste. 2, Point Harbor, 27964

Twiford Law Firm, PC H.P. Williams Jr. • 338-4151, (800) 395-4151 203 N. Road St., P.O. Box 99, 27909 Attorneys – Real Estate Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland Gayle Eason, Office Administrator 335-0871 ext. 312 301 E. Main St., P.O. Box 220, 27909 Auto Dealers

Airport – Regional

Alliance Nissan Jonathan Davenport • 338-5161, (888) 658-3636 1712 N. Road St., P.O. Box 1968, 27909

Elizabeth City Regional Airport Scott Hinton • 335-5634, (877) 359-5324 1028 Consolidated Rd., 27909

Biggs Pontiac Buick Cadillac GMC Truck Bruce Biggs • 338-2131 1197 US Hwy. 17 S., P.O. Box 1749, 27909

Airports - International

Carolina Chrysler Dodge Jeep Wayne M. Perry • 335-0724, (800) 897-3779 1001 Halstead Blvd., P.O. Box 1607, 27909

Norfolk Airport Authority Charles W. Braden • (757) 857-3351 2200 Norview Ave., Norfolk, VA 23518 Antiques The Framery Gene Scott • 335-1803 116 N. Poindexter St., 27909

Douglas A. Hollowell, PC, CPA Douglas A. Hollowell • 338-8021, (888) 825-8059 1880 W. City Dr., P.O. Box 1387, 27909

Little River Antiques Mall Deborah Snyder • 264-4002 1443 Old US 17 S., 27909

Hutchins Allen & Company Frederick H. Hutchins • 261-1040 4720 N. Croatan Hwy., Kitty Hawk, 27949

Apartments Emerald Lake Apartments Rosanna Brothers • 335-9395, (800) 814-8418 1500 Emerald Lake Cir., 27909

Courtesy Ford Hyundai Greg Stewart • 338-4783, (800) 327-3934 1310 N. Road St., 27909 Hall of Elizabeth City Honda Art Cohen • (800) 628-5348 105 Tanglewood Pkwy. S., Moyock, 27909 Performance Chevrolet Wayne Perry • 338-9100, (800) 897-3779 1005 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 1607, 27909 Perry Auto Group Wayne Perry • 338-3925, (800) 897-3779 1005 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 1607, 27909 Toyota of Elizabeth City Tom Simms • 335-4301, (866) 242-6503 1002 Halstead Blvd., 27909

S.W. Hibbard, CPA Sonja W. Hibbard • 338-4055 103 E. Main St., 27909

Appraisal Services

Auto Racing

Sykes & Company, PA Sheila Anderson • 335-1533 200 N. Water St., Ste. 2B, 27909

Whichard Appraisal Service Michael Dickson • 338-2529 1804 Edgewood Dr., 27909

Dixieland Speedway Red Swain • 771-5151 1816 Fearing Ave., 27909

Adult Day Care

Art Galleries & Organizations

Auto Rentals

Daybreak Adult Day Health Services Rose Monroe • 338-4375 1407 Parkview Dr., P.O. Box 189, 27909

Arts of the Albemarle Lisa Winslow • 338-6455 609 E. Main St., P.O. Box 11, 27909

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Teren Collins • 334-1601, (800) 736-8222 1831 Weeksville Rd., Ste. P, 27909

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Barber Shops

Hudson & Son Garage John Hudson, Terry Hobbs • 771-2404 1366 Northside Rd., 27909

Keystone Barber & Salon Glover Shannon • 335-5536 514 S. McMorrine St., 27909

Auto Tire & Service Centers

Beauty Salons

Norman Young Tire Center Norman and Patricia Young • 338-3490 929 Halstead Blvd., P.O. Box 1986, 27909

Phelps Coiffures Thomas Phelps • 335-1130 216 N. Poindexter St., 27909

Aviation Engineering Services & Support

Beauty Salons & Spas

DRS Technical Services Inc. Jeffrey Berry • 338-0288 1060 Consolidated Rd., 27909

Head 2 Toe Salon Kathy Davenport, Kelly Whidbee • 331-2809 1401 N. Road St., 27909

Banks

Serenity Spa inside Head 2 Toe Salon Mary Rivette • 331-2809 1401 N. Road St., 27909

Bank of Currituck Tom White • 338-2165 178 US 158 W., P.O. Box 155, Camden, 27921 BB&T Chris Langley • 335-0888 1000 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 2366, 27909 BB&T Sam West • 335-0888 1000 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 2366, 27909 BB&T Wes Berry • 335-0888 1000 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 2366, 27909 First Citizens Bank & Trust Ronald O. Turlington • 331-6051 310 S. Road St., P.O. Box 1588, 27909 First Citizens Bank & Trust Ben Barrett • 331-6053 310 S. Road St., P.O. Box 1588, 27909 First Citizens Bank & Trust Eddie Jennings, Agribusiness Specialist • 331-6058 310 S. Road St., P.O. Box 1588, 27909 First Citizens Bank & Trust Terri Griffin • 331-6060 1609 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

Beverage Distributors Albemarle Distributing Company Alex Rowe • 338-8936 129 Charles St., P.O. Box 7, 27909 City Beverage Company Jeff Dixon • 330-5539 1471 Weeksville Hwy., P.O. Box 1036, 27909 Coca-Cola Bottling Company Frankie Eaves • 334-1820 1210 George Wood Dr., 27909 Pepsi Bottling Ventures of Elizabeth City Phillip Johnson • 335-4355, (800) 682-4610 109 Corporate Dr., 27909 Bicycling River City Cycling Club Ed Taylor, Ursula Tolson • 335-1118 P.O. Box 295, 27909 Boat Cleaning & Maintenance

Walnut Street Securities Inc. Bruce Wackelin • (800) 849-1880 1700 E. Arlington Blvd., Ste. E, P.O. Box 20246, Greenville, 27858 Whichard & Woolard Investment Group William A. Whichard Jr., John H. Woolard Jr. 338-5121, (800) 950-5121 113 S. Water St., P.O. Box 383, 27909 Builder – Developer Waypoint Development, LLC Candice Millard • (757) 222-7669 3701 Pacific Ave., Ste. 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Builders Hurdle & Webb Construction Co. Inc. Nathan S. Hurdle • 264-3373, (888) 448-7353 1000 Joyce Dr., 27909 Michael Brusko Design/Build Alison & Michael Brusko • 426-1778 1124 Harvey Point Rd., Hertford, 27944 Building Materials Builder’s Discount Center Eric French • 338-2034 100 Big Daddy Pkwy., 27909 Earth Stone Inc. Kevin Chase • 333-1162 1249 U.S. Hwy. 17 S., Unit 10, 27909 Elizabeth City Brick Company Curtis Chambers • 335-2965 901 N. Hughes Blvd., P.O. Box 305, 27909 Griggs Building Material Center Rex Arena • 264-2323 109 Impact Blvd., 27909 Lowe’s Butch Osborne • 331-6160 1605 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

First South Bank Marshall Powell • 335-0848 604 E. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 1367, 27909

Outlaw Boat Works & Repair Leonard Outlaw • 339-0795

Building Supply – Drywall

Boat Dealers

First South Bank Robert Pfeiffer • 335-0848 604 E. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 1367, 27909

Causeway Marina Jerry Markham, John Brothers • 338-3350 389 Camden Causeway, P.O. Box 432, 27909

Tidewater Interior Products Scott Henderson, Dan Rymiszewski • 264-2284 108 Impact Blvd., 27909

First South Bank Valerie Villardi • 335-0848 604 E. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 1367, 27909 Gateway Bank David Twiddy • 334-1511 112 Corporate Dr., P.O. Box 1908, 27909 Gateway Bank George Thomas • 334-1511 1145 N. Road St., P.O. Box 1908, 27909 Gateway Bank Mark Campbell • 334-1511 1145 N. Road St., P.O. Box 1908, 27909 RBC Bank Rob Feamster • 331-6091 606 E. Main St., P.O. Box 346, 27909 RBC Bank George Herring • 331-6097 606 E. Main St., P.O. Box 346, 27909 RBC Bank Ernest Bobby Snow Jr. • 331-7280 1407 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Wachovia Bank, N.A. Laura Lee Whitfield • 331-1265 1401 W. Ehringhaus St., 400 East Main St., 27909 Wachovia Bank, N.A. Lee Watson • 331-6207 400 E. Main St., 27909 Wachovia Bank, N.A. Debbie Brandt • 331-6236 400 E. Main St., 27909 Worthington Federal Bank Beth Liebno • 337-9070, (866) 537-9070 104 Nance Ct., 27909 Worthington Federal Bank Ruth Jennings • 337-9070, (866) 537-9070 104 Nance Ct., 27909

Still Waters Salon & Spa Michael & Pat Wanas • 338-1011 104 W. Main St., 27909

Wachovia Securities, LLC Jeff Mitchell • 331-6296, (866) 255-8448 400 E. Main St., 27909

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Boat Towing/Oil Spill Cleanup Sea\\Tow Albemarle Sound Captain John Mohr • 426-1493 263 Halsey Bay Rd., Hertford, 27944 Bookkeeping H&R Block Jeanne Riggs • 338-2157 515 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

Cabinets Griggs Building Material Center Rex Arena • 264-2323 109 Impact Blvd., 27909 Noble Brothers Cabinets & Millwork, LLC Scott Noble • 335-1213 505 E. Church St., Ste. 2, 27909 Cable Television & Advertising Time Warner Cable Penny Williams, Theresa Saunders • (866) 489-2669 701 N. Hughes Blvd., 27909

Bookstores Page After Page Bookstore Susan Hinkle • 335-7243 111 S. Water St., 27909

Campgrounds & RV Parks North River Campground Elton & Judy Sawyer • 336-4414 256 Garrington Island Rd., Shiloh, 27974

Bowling Albemarle Lanes Jeff Meads • 335-4213 603 S. Hughes Blvd., P.O. Box 321, 27909

Card & Gift Shops Deb’s Hallmark Shop Debbie & Ray Potts • 335-5544 1409 W. Ehringhaus St., Southgate Mall #15, 27909

Brokers – Investments BB&T Investment Services Inc. 335-0888 1000 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 2366, 27909 Edward Jones & Company Andy Elliott • 335-0557, (800) 876-0557 425-A McArthur Dr., P.O. Box 1306, 27909 Gateway Investment Services Inc. John Dawson • 261-2110 2808 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, 27959 LPL Financial Lee Williamson • 338-7537, (877) 879-7537 Winchester Station #2, 905 Halstead Blvd., 27909 Smith Barney Inc. Douglas Gardner, Barry Lipman, John E. Pappas 335-1900, (800) 965-4740 111 S. Road St., 27909

Carpet & Flooring Griggs Building Material Center Rex Arena • 264-2323 109 Impact Blvd., 27909 Interiors By H&W Inc. Ramona Humphries, Pauline Waters • 335-9679 1000 N. Road St., 27909 Interiors By H&W Inc. Romona Humphries • 435-6376 P.O. Box 249, 27958 Northeastern Flooring Inc. Frank and Martha Cudequest • 337-7125 1910 Weeksville Rd., Unit #106, P.O. Box 2827, 27909 Stumm’s Hardwood Floors & More Bob Stumm • 335-9288 620 Hull Dr., 27909

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Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce Albemarle Economic Development Commission Wayne Harris • 338-0169, (888) 338-1678 405 E. Main St., Ste. 4, P.O. Box 70, 27909

Pasquotank County Randy Keaton • 335-0865 206 E. Main St., P.O. Box 39, 27909

Albemarle Family YMCA Dean Mattix • 334-9622 1240 N. Road St., 27909

Pasquotank County Department of Social Services Melissa C. Stokely • 338-2126 709 Roanoke Ave., 27909

Caterers

Albemarle Hopeline Patricia Youngblood • 338-5338 P.O. Box 2064, 27906-2064

River City Community Development Corporation Lenora Jarvis-Mackey • 331-2925 501 E. Main St., 27909

Bob-B-Q/Catering Concepts Bob Carson • 331-7791 407 S. Griffin St., Ste. E, 27909

Albemarle Regional Health Services Jerry Parks • 338-4400, (800) 485-0258 711 Roanoke Ave., P.O. Box 189, 27909

Salvation Army Capts. James & Donna McGee • 338-4129 602 N. Hughes Blvd., 27909

Captain Bob’s BBQ & Seafood Restaurant Sharon Lane • 426-1811 310 S. Ocean Hwy., Hertford, 27944

American Red Cross Greater Albemarle Area Chapter John Gillis • 335-2185, (800) 737-9603 905 Halstead Blvd., Ste. 3, Winchester Station, 27909

Skills Inc. Theo N. Bohn • 333-3755 307 Commerce Dr., 27909

Carpet & Flooring Dealers Carpet Connection Jon & Melba Van Dalsum • 338-2050 441 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909 Mill-End Carpet Shops Mike Albertson • 335-2915 2 Mill End Ct. Mill End Center, 27909

Kathy’s Kreations Kathy Parks • 331-1888 422 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909 Kelly’s Restaurant Mary Ann Newman • 441-4116 MP 10 1/2 Bypass, P.O. Box 1089, Nags Head, 27959 Montero’s Restaurant, Bar & Catering Andy & Karin Montero • 331-1067 414 McArthur Dr., 27909 The Pineapple Café, LLC Jomie Cartwright • 337-9933 1831 Weeksville Rd., Ste. J, 27909 Caterers – Personal Chef

Camden County Randell K. Woodruff • 338-1919 117 N. NC Hwy. 343 N., P.O. Box 190, Camden, 27921 Central State of the Carolinas Inc. Margaret Colombo • 337-6200 905 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 City of Elizabeth City Rich Olson • 337-6864 306 E. Colonial Ave., P.O. Box 347, 27909 Coast Guard MWR Tony Buero, MWR Director • 335-6932 Commanding Officer USCG Support Center, Attn: MWR Bldg 5, 27909

Three Squares Personal Chef Sallie Stimatz • 562-2950

Dismal Swamp Canal Visitor Center Penny Leary-Smith • 771-8333, (877) 771-8333 2356 N. Hwy. 17, South Mills, 27976

Cellular

Downtown Business & Professional Association Lenora Jarvis-Mackey • 338-2177 108 E. Fearing St., P.O. Box 201, 27909

Atlantic Wireless Harry Alley • 331-1151 1313 N. Road St., 4541 Hilltop Ln., Kitty Hawk 27949, 27909 Atlantic Wireless Harry Alley • 331-7780 514 E. Ehringhaus St., 4541 Hilltop Ln., Kitty Hawk 27949, 27909 Carolina Computers Kenneth Morgan • 338-8006, (866) 888-3518 918 Halstead Blvd., Ste. D, 27909 US Cellular Cindy Strauser • 338-9400 103 Tanglewood Pkwy., Ste. J, 27909 Children & Family Services Albemarle Smart Start Partnership Dr. Denauvo Robinson • 333-1233 1403 Parkview Dr., 27909 Churches Berea Baptist Church Susan Buckner • 338-8128 2033 N. Road St., 27909 Christ Episcopal Church Diane Hendrix • 338-1686 200 S. McMorrine St., 27909 Church of the Redeemer Mary St.Claire • 337-7177 207 Hwy. 343 S., Camden, 27921 First Christian Church 338-6506 701 Parsonage St., 27909 Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church Lin Bennett • 338-0100 1021 U.S. Hwy. 17 S., 27909 Vineyard Christian Church 338-1764 145 W. Hwy. 158, 27921 Civic, Community & Government Organizations Albemarle Area Committee of 100 Don Prentiss • 338-0169, (888) 338-1678 405 E. Main St., Ste. 4, P.O. Box 576, 27909 Albemarle Area United Way Susan Hoskins • 333-1510 Winchester Station Exec. Park, 905 Halstead Blvd., Unit 28, P.O. Box 293, 27909

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Education Foundation of Elizabeth City – Pasquotank Public Schools Molly Brite, Executive Director • 338-9115 508 E. Main St., Ste. 205, P.O. Box 2453, 27909 Elizabeth City Downtown Inc. Peggy C. Langley • 338-4104 507 E. Main St., Ste. N, 27907-0364 Elizabeth City Habitat For Humanity Norma James • (866) 259-5325 P.O. Box 267, 27907 Elizabeth City Historic Neighborhood Association Cookie Stokes, Treasurer 338-3348, (888) 936-7387 2119 Rivershore Rd., P.O. Box 247, 27909 Elizabeth City Housing Authority Judah A. Person Jr., Executive Director • 335-5411 440 Hariot Dr., P.O. Box 1485, 27909 Elizabeth City Jaycees Chris Dail • 331-0330 P.O. Box 1012, 27906-1012 Elizabeth City Junior Woman’s Club Michelle Temple • 335-9522 P.O. Box 1521, 27906-1521 Elizabeth City State University Foundation LaTanya Afolayan • 335-3966 1704 Weeksville Rd., P.O. Box 1467, 27909 Food Bank of the Albemarle Liz Reasoner • 335-4035 109 Tidewater Way, P.O. Box 1704, 27906-1704

USCG Air Station Elizabeth City Captain John Hardin • 335-6859 1664 Weeksville Rd., 27909 USCG Aviation Logistics Center Captain Ed Gibbons • 335-6192 1664 Weeksville Rd., 27909-5001 USCG Aviation Technical Training Center Captain Joseph Mihelic • 335-6186 1664 Weeksville Rd., 27909 USCG Boat Station Elizabeth City BMC S.S. Mansfield, Officer in Charge • 335-6090 1664 Weeksville Rd., Building 53, Route 4, Building 53, 27909 USCG National Strike Force Coordination Center Captain Roderick Walker • 331-6000 ext. 3008 1461 N. Road St., 27909 USCG Support Center Captain Carol Bennett • 335-6537 1664 Weeksville Rd., USCG Support Center, Building 35, Weeksville Rd., 27909 Veterans Family Resource Center of the Albemarle Phyllis Kondracki • 337-9765 1203 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Wesley Hospitality House Gus Smith • 335-7117 1129 Horseshoe Rd., 27909 Cleaning – Commercial & Residential Full Handz Cleaning Natalie Brown • 581-0052 NCC Specialty Services Inc. Charlene Eason • 453-1072 328 South Mills Rd., Moyock, 27958 Servicemaster of the Albemarle Danny Teachey • 331-1331 207 N. Road St., 27909 Clock, Jewelry Repair & Engraving Don’s Clock & Jewelry Repair & Engraving Don & Connie St. Aubin • 330-4414 103 Eyrie Ln., 27909 Coffeehouses & Cafés Cuezzo’s Coffee 335-1163 102 N. Water St., 27909 Muddy Waters Coffeehouse Audra Marx • 338-BREW (2739) 100 W. Main St., 27909 Nine Bars Espresso Audra Marx • 338-2739 1725-A City Center Blvd., 27909

Kids First Inc. Child Advocacy Center Rhonda Morris • 338-5658 808 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 23, 27909

River House Coffee Company Lisa McCuiston • 338-0333 1805-A Weeksville Rd., 27909

NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Patti Delano • 331-4768 401 S. Griffin St., Ste. 100, 27909

Competitive Cheerleading

North Carolina Community Foundation Peggy Birkemeier • 491-8166, (888) 375-8115 8845 Caratoke Hwy., The Harbinger Center, Ste. 4, Point Harbor, 27964

Stars of Liberty Cheering Melitta Smith • 264-4620 1445-A Old U.S. Hwy. 17 S., 27909 Computer Networking Compro Computers Ben & Lauri Krause • 338-5379 422 N. Hughes Blvd., 27909

Northeastern Community Development Corporation Maria Garcia • 338-5466 ext. 22 154 Hwy. 158 E., P.O. Box 367, Camden, 27921

Computer On-Site Services

Northeastern Workforce Development Board Carter Dozier • 426-5753 512 Church St., P.O. Box 646, Hertford, 27944

Compro Computers Ben & Lauri Krause • 338-5379 422 N. Hughes Blvd., 27909

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Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce Computer Sales & Services Practical Computing Jesse Stallings • 338-9876 507 E. Main St., Ste. I, 27909 Computers Carolina Computers Kenneth Morgan • 338-8006, (866) 888-3518 918 Halstead Blvd., Ste. D, 27909 Compro Computers Ben & Lauri Krause • 338-5379 422 N. Hughes Blvd., 27909 Construction A.R. Chesson Construction Company Inc. Ed Powell • 338-9171 105-A Byron Ct., 27909 Barnhill Contracting Company David Barnhill • 335-9503 1304 US Hwy. 17 S., 27909 Hurdle & Webb Construction Co. Inc. Nathan S. Hurdle • 264-3373, (888) 448-7353 1000 Joyce Dr., 27909 McKenzie Construction Corporation Bob Norton • 335-9100 400 S. Road St., Ste. B1, 27909 RPC Contracting Inc. Robbie Parker • 261-3336 P.O. Box 333, Kitty Hawk, 27949 Sawyer & Associates Realty & Construction Co. Waverly Sawyer • 771-8138, (888) 919-2711 872 N. Hwy. 343 N., Camden, 27921 Construction Materials – Stone: Crushed & Gravel Vulcan Materials Company Todd Miller • 338-2201 174 Knobbs Creek Dr., 27909 Construction – Concrete Commercial Ready Mix Products Inc. Angie Lilley • 335-9740 168 Knobbs Creek Dr., 27909 P.O. Box 189, Winton 27986

East Coast Construction Joe Benton • 336-2355 Godfrey Bros. Builders Inc. Frankie Godfrey • 331-1200 105 Barnhill Rd., P.O. Box 2596, 27909 Hurdle & Webb Construction Co. Inc. Nathan S. Hurdle • 264-3373, (888) 448-7353 1000 Joyce Dr., 27909

State Employees Credit Union Tyrone Tyler • 338-4191 909 Halstead Blvd., 27909

Southeastern Professional Contractors Inc. Bill Boyer • 338-0161 501 Pearl St., 27909

Cremation Services

Tommy James Builders Inc. Tommy James • 330-4855 320 Esclip Rd., 27909 Tri B Construction John Bulman, Gilbert Baccus • 330-7777 1379 Weeksville Rd., P.O. Box 1592, 27909 Contractors – Grading Bear Garden Inc. Phillip Harrington • 335-4520 760 Pitts Chapel Rd., P.O. Box 2232, 27909 RPC Contracting Inc. Robbie Parker • 261-3336 P.O. Box 333, Kitty Hawk, 27949 Contractors – Heating & Air Conditioning George & Company George Harrell • 335-2596 105 Beau Pkwy., P.O. Box 1382, 27909

Contractors – Mechanical

VectorCSP Jeanne Cumby • 338-2264 105-B S. Water St., 27909 Contractors – Electrical

Contractors – Paving

B&M Contractors Inc. James A. Mason • 338-3916 790 Pitts Chapel Rd., 27909

RPC Contracting Inc. Robbie Parker • 261-3336 P.O. Box 333, Kitty Hawk, 27949

Albemarle Home Builders Inc. Julian and Mack Nixon • 338-5211 199 Mill St., 27909 John E. Bassett Inc. John E. Bassett • 482-7925 1316-O N. Broad St., P.O. Box 29, Edenton, 27932 The Bradford Corporation Stacey J. Bateman, Scott Mummert • 338-3434 109 Beau Pkwy., Ste. A, P.O. Box 1697, 27909 Bright’s Construction, LLC Gregg Bright • 339-5534 110 Eyrie Ln., 27909 C&L Concrete Works Inc. Delores Lamb • 335-1994 210 E. Hwy. 158, P.O. Box 178, Camden, 27921

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Clown ‘N’ Around Betty Brown • 331-2250 206 N. Poindexter St., 27909

Pantheon Homes, LLC Chris Duty • 333-5960 P.O. Box 2807, 27909

Doug Williams / Rick Gilbert Refrigeration Lee Jones, Rick Gilbert, Brian Rollinson, Preston Kight • 338-3051 201 Barnhill Rd., 27909

Contractors – General

Costumes & Costume Rentals

State Employees Credit Union Dale Jones • 331-2100 105 Northside Park Dr., P.O. Box 326, 27909

Ward & Son Inc. Jack Ward, John Ward • 338-6589 221 Charles St., P.O. Box 1251, 27909

Mr. Electric Tammy Mercado • 338-7799 101 Taylor Leigh Dr., P.O. Box 31, South Mills, 27976

Mary K Cosmetics Sally Ulch • 340-9581

Credit Unions

Consultants

George & Company George Harrell • 335-2596 105 Beau Pkwy., P.O. Box 1382, 27909

Cosmetics

Meads Homebuilders Inc. Troy Meads • 335-7900 1700 Darian Dr., 523 Meadstown Rd., 27909

Technicare George Vogt • 338-8450 108 Tidewater Way, 27909

Consulting – Management

Cosmetic Laser Centers Northeastern OB/GYN, Ltd. Paul R. Moncla, MD • 338-0101 1141 N. Road St., Ste. I, Northeastern Professional Center, Ste. I, 27909

J.F. Dunstan Construction Company Inc. John F. Dunstan • 330-7961 903 Courthouse Ln., 27907-0438

Northeastern Ready Mix Inc. James G. Gaskins Jr. • 335-1931 1001 Knobbs Creek Dr., P.O. Box 1731, 27909

The Mixx Network Jeffrey Hall • 312-5670 124 Lee Cir., 27909

Dennis Bright Contracting, LLC Dennis Bright • 330-2021 1261 Florida Rd., 27909

Contractors – Remodeling Swimme & Son Mark Swimme • 338-8443, (877) 665-4966 184 Lovers Ln., 27909 Contractors – Roofing Bright’s Construction, LLC Gregg Bright • 339-5534 110 Eyrie Ln., 27909 Convenience Stores

Twiford Funeral Homes, Cemeteries & Crematorium David H. Twiford • 335-4395, (800) TWIFORD 405 E. Church St., P.O. Drawer 405, 27909 Cub Cadet/Authorized Dealer B&S Enterprises Bradley Jennings • 264-2400 1395 US 17 S., 27909 Day Cares Glad Tidings Community Church Kelly W. Lacy • 338-1150 1104 W. Main St., 27909 Debris Removal Builder’s Container Service Eddie & Barbara Weeks • 340-5191 215 Bayshore Dr., 27909 Dental Services Scott Blanchard, DDS, PA Scott Blanchard • 335-4332 200 N. Water St., First Floor, 27909 Coastal Endodontics Thomas M. Buttke, Ph.D., DDS, PA • 331-5777 200 N. Water St., 27909 Dialysis Center DaVita Dialysis Jennifer Butler • 338-2217 1840 W. City Dr., 27909 Digital Imaging – Real Estate & Insurance Dave Kondracki, LLC Dave Kondracki • 335-5859 100 Holland Dr., Camden, 27921 Direct Mail Services Saving Source Direct Peg Hemingway • 338-5348 1801 Anaconda Rd., Tarboro, 27886 Distributors – Electrical & Plumbing Jordan Company Inc. Randy Jordan • 335-2947 1701 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 1508, 27909 Draught Houses Coasters Downtown Draughthouse, LLC Debra Swain • 335-9463 216B Poindexter St., 27909

Duck Thru Food Store #16 Michael Harrell • 335-9155 103 E. Hwy. 158, Camden 27921 P.O. Box 688, Ahoskie 27910

Dry Cleaners

Hop-In Kenneth Swift • 335-0009 1327 N. Road St., P.O. Box 1118, 27909

Rochelle Cleaners Inc. Patsy McGee, Chris McGee • 338-6196 100 S. Water St., 27909

Copying Services

Electric Utilities

The UPS Store Dennis & Edie Melville • 331-1133, (888) 804-1829 1851 W. Ehringhaus St., Port Elizabeth Centre, 27909

Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation Brad Furr • 426-5735, (800) 215-9915 159 Creek Dr., P.O. Box 69, Hertford, 27944

Colonial Cleaners T.L. Newell • 335-2797 300 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

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Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce

Blue Lion Apparel Doug & Pat Rasor • 562-0420 507 E. Main St., Ste. C, 27909 Employee Benefits – Supplemental Insurance Aflac Craig Dail • 334-9966 501 E. Main St., 27909 Energy Alternatives Mid Atlantic Solar, LLC Wayne Williams • 336-2570 113 Garrington Island Rd., Shawboro, 27973 Engineering The Vision Group Kenneth Sisk • (757) 410-5740 2337 Mount Pleasant Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23322 Engineering – Consulting Albemarle & Associates Trish Gray, Jason Mizelle • 338-5771 117-C N. Water St., 27909 McDowell & Associates, PA William P. McDowell III • 338-4161 1899 Weeksville Rd., P.O. Box 391, 27909 Entertainment Kelly’s Restaurant Karen Warlitner • 441-4116 MP 10 1/2 Bypass, P.O. Box 1089, Nags Head, 27959 The Mixx Network Jeffrey Hall • 312-5670 124 Lee Cir., 27909 Event Planning Shindigz Amanda Boyd, Kate Elkstrom • 339-3427 975 Bateman Dr., 27909 Farms George Wood Farms Inc. Juanita Staples • 335-4357 113 S. NC Hwy. 343, P.O. Box 159, Camden, 27921 James Bros. Inc. Reuben Earl James • 330-5561 1375 Salem Church Rd., 27909 John E. Ferebee Farming Inc. Martha Meiggs • 338-6401 217 Lamb’s Rd., Camden, 27921

Firearms Training Centers Blackwater Training Center Ana Bundy • 435-2000 P.O. Box 1029, Moyock, 27958 Floral Designers Jeffrey’s Greenworld & Florist Jeffrey Rogerson • 338-1303, (800) 757-1303 1115 US Hwy. 17 S., 27909 Mildred’s Florist Shop Inc. Susan Cooper • 335-4319, (800) 335-9756 710 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 1206, 27909 Rivershore Herbs & Flowers Peggy Watts • 335-5032 Located in Kenyon Bailey Supply, 407 McArthur Dr., 27909

Albemarle Fence Company Crystal Klender • 334-9671 202 Barnhill Rd., 27909 Invisible Fence of Northeastern North Carolina Vickie & Bill Stafford • 771-2574 102 Lake Dr., P.O. Box 321, South Mills, 27976 Seegars Fence Company Inc. of Elizabeth City Clint Godwin • 335-7790, (888) 278-6273 774 Pitts Chapel Rd., P.O. Box 2489, 27909 Financial Services & Advisors Atlantic Discount Corporation dba Atlantic Financial Services Craig H. Jalmarson • 338-9008 145 Rich Blvd., P.O. Box 2771, 27909 Citi Financial Mary Spear • 331-1588 900 W. Ehringhaus St., Ste. E&F, 27909

Foresters – Consulting Frazier Consulting Foresters, PC John Kight • 335-4047 141-A Winner Cir. Shopping Village, US Hwy. 158W, Camden 27921, P.O. Box 1814, Elizabeth City 27906-1814

Owned and Operated by: David H. Twiford, Sr. J.J. Twiford David Twiford, Jr.

Fuel Oil Dealers

Crystal Enterprises Inc. Tony Abeyounis • 335-2951, (800) 495-7380 1003 Wilson St., P.O. Box 1089, 27909

Funeral Homes :

Lowry Oil Company Inc. Robert Lowry • 335-4283 1506 N. Road St., US 17 N., 27909

Elizabeth City, NC

Funeral Services

(252) 335-4395

Twiford Funeral Home (Northside Chapel) J.J. Twiford • 335-5465 1115 N. Road St., P.O. Drawer 405, 27909

(252) 473-2449

Manteo, NC

Twiford Funeral Homes, Cemeteries & Crematorium David H. Twiford • 335-4395, (800) TWIFORD 405 E. Church St., P.O. Drawer 405, 27909

Hatteras, NC (252) 986-2554

Chesapeake, VA

Furniture & Bedding Mattress Outlet Bill & Marvina Mann • 335-5737 225 N. Water St., 27909 Garden Centers Kenyon Bailey Supply Gary Cooper • 335-5882 407 McArthur Dr., 27909 The Plant Park Suzanne Stallings • 338-2773 407 Selden St., 27909 Gas – Propane

Fence Companies

Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC Cemeteries and Crematorium

Albemarle Propane Inc. Randy Krainiak • 338-1900 121 Gumberry Rd., P.O. Box 99, Camden, 27921

(757) 482-3311

Cemeteries :

(252) 335-4395

Laurel Memorial Gardens Poplar Branch, NC (252) 453-8859

Reed Oil Company Gary Reed • 426-5458 206 N. Covent Garden, P.O. Box 8, Hertford, 27944 Western LP Stewart Johnson • 482-4483 708 Virginia Rd., P.O. Box 850, Edenton, 27932 Gift Shops The Museum Shop at the Museum of the Albemarle Delores Spencer • 331-4026 501 S. Water St., 27909 Overman & Stevenson, Pharmacists Nick Stevenson • 335-5401 512 E. Main St., P.O. Box 465, 27909 Gifts, Collectibles & Decorative Accessories

www.twifordfh.com

New Hollywood Cemetery Elizabeth City, NC

Crematorium : Albemarle Crematorium Elizabeth City, NC

Embroideries

Fine Chocolates & Gourmet Gift Baskets The Chocolate House Kathy Dowdy • 334-9986 217 N. Water St., 27909

Dominion North Carolina Power Bryant Brooks • 535-6898, (866) 385-8017 1707 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909, P.O. Box 370, Roanoke Rapids 27870

(252) 335-5465

Cremation Society of Virginia : Virginia Beach, VA (757) 474-9409

H&R Block M.C. Brewer • 338-2157 515 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

Carolina House Diana Gallop • 331-1818 406 A-4 S. Griffin St., 27909

Newport News, VA

LPL Financial Lee Williamson • 338-7537, (877) 879-7537 Winchester Station #2, 905 Halstead Blvd., 27909

Clown ‘N’ Around Betty Brown • 331-2250 206 N. Poindexter St., 27909

www.cremate.org

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(757) 643-8945

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Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce Glass Companies Perry Glass Company Ricky Perry • 335-4353, (800) 545-7059 621 W. Broad St. Ext., 27909 Quick Auto Glass Frankie Thornley • 335-5748 102 Sawyers Creek Rd., P.O. Box 13, Camden, 27921 Golf Clubs The Pines at Elizabeth City Becky Wright • 335-7245 1525 N. Road St., P.O. Box 118, 27909 Graphic Design – Website Development Blufish Design Studios Tamera R. Phillips • 619-1923 1008 Woodruff Ave., 27909 Grocery Stores Farm Fresh Supermarkets Ken Theesfield • 331-1301, (800) 280-6762 683 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909 Food Lion #192 Jack Mills • 338-1676 1515 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Hands-On Science Centers/Museums Port Discover LuAnne Pendergraft • 338-6117 613 E. Main St., 27909 Hardware Stores Ace Hardware Mark Peters • 338-5685 511 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Health & Wellness Nutrition Pair, LLC Angela Lamberson • 335-9355 1001 Lessie Ln., 27909 Shaklee Independent Distributor Gwen Bell • 338-8656, (866) 338-8656 Health Clubs Albemarle Family YMCA Dean Mattix • 334-9622 1240 N. Road St., 27909 Curves Donnie Grady • 338-6621 406 S. Griffin St., Ste. H, 27909 The Fitness Warehouse of Elizabeth City, LLC Donnie Markham • 331-2850 216 N. McMorrine St., 27909 Health Foods Stores Soho Organic Market John & Audra Marx • 338-8378 406-E S. Griffin St., 27909 Hearing Healthcare Albemarle Audiology, PLLC Sarah H. Noble • 331-2437 330 Camden Causeway, Ste. C., 27921 Home Improvement & Repairs House Helpers Jon Lee • 562-0514 133 Tiff Ln., P.O. Box 2706, 27909 Home Inspection Services Home Spec of NC Inc. Timothy Arn • 337-6196 801-B Raleigh St., 27909 Horse & Carriage Services Harvest Moon Farm, LLC dba Carolina Carriages Martha Chedister • 335-7830 131 Ivy Neck Rd., P.O. Box 301, Camden, 27921 Hospice Community Home Care & Hospice Kelly Outland • 335-4594, (866) 826-6847 1601 N. Road St., Ste. B, 27909 Hospitals Albemarle Health Jan King Robinson • 384-4600 1144 N. Road St., P.O. Box 1587, 27909

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Albemarle Health Sharon Tanner • 384-4600 1144 N. Road St., P.O. Box 1587, 27909 Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Christopher Mosley, President • (757) 312-8121 736 Battlefield Blvd. N., Chesapeake, VA 23320

Judy L. Stallings • 338-2212 304 Shirley St., 27909 Sallie & Tony Stimatz • 335-7995 606 W. Main St., 27909 Dru & Everett Thompson • 331-2700 208 Small Dr., 27909

Sentara Healthcare Michael Roach • (757) 455-7963 6015 Poplar Hall Dr., Ste. 101, Norfolk, VA 23502

Bob & Judy Thorne • 335-7041 2066 Rivershore Rd., 27909

Individuals

Thomas & Linda Tilley • 335-0256 1709 Darian Dr., 27909

Bill & Carol Allen • 338-7540 202 Captains Ct., 27909

Rhonda Twiddy • 338-7700 310 Harrier Ct., 27909

David & Suzy Bates • 338-5223 1003 W. Church St., 27909

W.H. “Beans” Weatherly III • 338-6139 25 Camden Causeway, 27909

Grafton G. Beaman • 335-4831 P.O. Drawer 403, 27907-0403

Bill & Faye Windham • 338-2825 1201 W. Williams Cir., 27909

Cora Buell • 335-4621 1510 Penny Dr., 27909

Industrial Medicine (Mobile)

Lee & Helyne Carlson • 334-9711 98 Quail Run, 27909 Randy Cartwright, Sheriff of Pasquotank County • 338-6494 1817 Darian Dr., 27909 Bill & Doris Creps • 330-4336 1033 Bateman Dr., 27909 Lee Culpepper • 335-5481 1503 Crescent Dr., 27909

Henderson & Associates Inc. Tom Henderson • 331-1494, (888) 696-4327 330 Camden Causeway, Camden, 27921, P.O. Box 2443, Elizabeth City, 27906-2443 Industrial Supply – Steel Sales Dillon Supply Company Joey Worthington • 335-0861, (800) 672-4765 1111 Halstead Blvd., 27909 Inspections & Testing

Steve Fecker • 336-6566 142 S. Trotman Rd., Camden, 27921, P.O. Box 142, Shiloh, 27974

Home Spec of NC Inc. Timothy Arn • 337-6196 801-B Raleigh St., 27909

Wayne & Catherine Gardner • 335-1938 10 Camden Causeway, 27909

Insurance Agencies

Mickey & Roy Golden • 335-2484 901 Riverside Ave., 27909

A&A Insurance & Investments Hayley Huggins • 338-2677, (800) 338-8456 848 Forest Park Rd., 27909

Joseph & Cindee Herlocker • 202-7697 P.O. Box 190, 27907-0190 Faye E. Hoffman • 335-1400 205 Hathaway Dr., 27909 George Jackson • 335-7055 1523 Rivershore Rd., 27909 Johnnie R. Johnson • 335-7641 200 Princess Anne Cir., 27909 Marie Jones • 336-4324 108 Riverview Ave., Camden, 27921 Michael & Barbara Judd • 771-6559 185 Culpepper Rd., South Mills, 27976 Hank Krebs • 338-7806 1001 Meadow Dr., 27909 Maryann & Andrew Kreutzer • 338-2906 1903 Rivershore Rd., 27909 Bill & Linda Lehmann • 338-5734 3137 W. Main St. Ext., 27909 Donald & Roberta McCabe • 335-5998 2089 Rivershore Rd., 27909

Aflac Jason Fletcher • 339-1656 1237 Soundneck Rd., 27909 B&R Insurance Agency Rene Bundy, Brandy Meads • 333-1805 406 S. Griffin St., Ste. C, P.O. Box 1326, 27909 Financial Management Group Gene Chory, CLU, ChFC • 335-7011, (800) 743-5603 1406 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 G.R. Little Agency Inc. David Wright & Monty Ross Sr. 335-2967, (888) 335-7155 203 E. Church St., P.O. Box 386, 27909 Gateway Insurance Services Suzette Ward • 338-3322 400 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Jim Kaighn Insurance & Financial Services Jim Kaighn, CLU, ChFC, RHU • 335-5983 407 Hickory Dr., 27909

Betty Meggs • 335-4209 1807 Rivershore Rd., 27909

Nationwide Insurance – Weatherly Insurance Agency Inc. Lisa K. Hedrick • 333-1150 1805 W. City Dr., Ste. J, P.O. Box 1447, 27909

Pamela L. Merritt Mary K. Merritt • 335-7947 2034 Rivershore Rd., 27909

Nationwide Insurance – Tommy Davis Agency Tommy S. Davis • 335-5433, (800) 239-3973 857 S. Halstead Blvd., P.O. Box 2649, 27909

Jim Mills • 264-2058 P.O. Box 326, Hertford, 27944

Pasquotank Farm Bureau Insurance Services Kent Hill • 338-0173 911 Halstead Blvd., P.O. Box 2005, 27909

Donald & Pamela Payne • 335-5315 407 W. Main St., 27909 Judy Peel • 335-7704 1115 Park Dr., 27909 Joe & Carolyn Peel • 335-7692 1525 Rivershore Rd., 27909 Tommy & Julia Peters • 335-7242 182 Brickhouse Ln., 27909 Thomas K. & Myrtle M. Pritchard • 338-6839 P.O. Box 536, 27907 Eula E. Reid • 330-7127 506 New Rd., 27909 Charlie Robinson III • 335-5200 P.O. Box 186, 27907 Annette & Herbert Small • 335-7364 1006 W. Church St., 27909

Robert Tadlock Insurance Agency Robert Tadlock • 338-2222 436 S. Hughes Blvd., P.O. Box 2222, 27909 Southern Insurance Agency Inc. Doris D. Winslow • 335-0811 114 Kathryn Ct., 27909 State Farm Insurance Company Dawn Cooper Elliott • 338-0116, (866) 845-7577 101 E. Church St., P.O. Box 279, 27907 State Farm Insurance Company Billie Reid • 335-4349 913 Halstead Blvd., P.O. Drawer 1605, 27906 Interior Designs Instant Designs By House Helpers Nora Lee • 562-0514 133 Tiff Ln., 27909

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Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce Interior Plants Serenity Plantscapes Hope Filson • 619-9000 P.O. Box 861, Moyock, 27958

J.W. Jones Lumber Company Inc. J.W. Jones Jr. • 771-2497 1443 Northside Rd., 27909

Jewelry & Giftware

Motion Sensors Inc. Marcy Bergman • 331-2080 786 Pitts Chapel Rd., 27909

Seligs Since 1882 Allison Cianciulli • 335-2991 513 E. Main St., 27909

TCE Manufacturing, LLC John McClanahan • 330-9919 1287 Salem Church Rd., 27909

Jewelry Stores Saslow’s Jewelers Shellie Hurdle • 338-9032 1409 W. Ehringhaus St., Ste. 10A, 27909 John Deere/Napa Dealers Camden Sales & Service Hazel Gregory • 338-0866 166 Hwy. 158 W., Camden, 27921 Landscape Architecture McBride Hess Design Group, PA Tim Hess • (919) 954-8200 1073 Bullard Ct., Raleigh, 27615 Landscaping Services Kenyon Bailey Supply Kevin Belangia • 335-5882 407 McArthur Dr., 27909 Lazy Weekends Landscaping and Yard Care Pam Lowney • 482-7720 124 Marine Dr., Unit 303, Edenton, 27932 The Plant Park Suzanne Stallings • 338-2773 407 Selden St., 27909

TCOM, LP Charlie Knauss • 330-5555 190 TCOM Dr., 27909 Marinas Pelican Marina Inc. Josh Owens • 335-5108 43 Camden Causeway, 27909 Marine Construction Earth Shakers Marine Ginger Sanders • 330-2425 1252 Florida Rd., 27909 Massage Therapy, Manicures & Pedicures Body,Mind,Spirit Lori Bright • 331-2710 706 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Mold & Indoor Air Quality Home Spec of NC Inc. Timothy Arn • 337-6196 801-B Raleigh St., 27909 Monuments Clifton & Clifton Monuments Inc. Jollish Clifton • 335-1570, (800) 348-8469 1146 US Hwy. 17 S., 27909

Lawn & Garden Equipment B&S Enterprises Bradley Jennings • 264-2400 1395 US 17 S., 27909 Brady Outdoor Equipment Inc. Jeremy Foytik • 491-2599 6918 Caratoke Hwy., Grandy, 27939 Brady Outdoor Equipment Inc. Scott & Debbie Brady • 264-3141, (800) 471-3751 1354-A US Hwy. 17 S., 27909 Sun Gro Horticulture Steve Larson • 338-5174 841 Sun Gro Dr., 27909 Lighting Griggs Building Material Center Rex Arena • 264-2323 109 Impact Blvd., 27909

Mortgages Atlantic Bay Mortgage Joe Kersey • 333-1055 407-J S. Griffin St., 27909 BB&T Brenda Warden • 335-1934 1000 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 2366, 27909 Gateway Bank Mortgage Trish Fecker • 331-4005 1145 N. Road St., P.O. Box 1908, 27909 H&R Block M.C. Brewer • 338-2157 515 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Metlife Home Loans Wyatt Lowe • 331-1311, (800) 348-1665 1157 US Hwy. 17 S., 27909

Loans & Mortgages

RBC Bank Diane Stallings • 331-6093 606 E. Main St., P.O. Box 346, 27909

Lendmark Financial & Mortgage Services Larry S. Newell • 338-5887 1103 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 750, 27909

Rutol Finance, CFI Roger J. Tolson • 335-1118 1207 Fairfax Ave., 27909-5409

Manufactured Home Dealers

SunTrust Mortgage Inc. Cindy Brown • 255-1515, (888) 273-4967 3105 N. Croatan Hwy., Kill Devil Hills, 27948, P.O. Box 2116, Kitty Hawk 27949

Carolina Housing Inc. Lynette Ruff • 338-4703 1522 N. Road St., 27909 Clayton Homes Eddie Fields • 335-1070 1109 N. Road St., 27909 Forbes Homes Harley Cole • 338-8759 1603 N. Road St., P.O. Box 1482, 27909 Manufacturers Hockmeyer Equipment Company Tanya Sylvester • 338-4705 6 Kitty Hawk Ln., 27909 Hoffer Flow Controls Inc. Kenneth Hoffer • 331-1997, (800) 628-4584 107 Kitty Hawk Ln., 27909

SunTrust Mortgage Inc. Darla Semonich • 335-4663, (866) 385-6222 405 E. Main St., Ste. 2, 27909 Wachovia Mortgage Bob Abbitt • 331-6221 400 E. Main St., 27909 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Janet Ackerley • 337-8022 905 Halstead Blvd., #1, Winchester Station, 27909 Your Mortgage People Nellie Hurdle • 338-5626 507 E. Main St., Ste. R & S, 27909 Your Mortgage Place Inc. Peggy Luton, Wanda Garwood 338-5900, (877) 338-8234 321 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909

J.W. Jones Lumber Company Inc. Stephen L. Jones • 793-2950 Mackey’s Ferry Sawmill, Roper, 27970

Museums

J.W. Jones Lumber Company Inc. David Harris • 771-2497 1443 Northside Rd., 27909

Museum of the Albemarle Ed Merrell • 335-1453 501 S. Water St., 27909

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Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce Natural Gas Utilities

Payroll Services

Physicians – Gynecology & Obstetrics

Piedmont Natural Gas Jim Sharpnack • 264-4011, (800) 483-5702 105-B Impact Blvd., 27909

Paychex Inc. Glenn Ferretti • (585) 218-6008 430 Linden Ave., Ste. 200, Rochester, NY 14625

Coastal Women’s Clinic, Ltd. Becky Garrenton • 338-2151 112 Medical Dr., 27909

Network Marketing

Pediatrics

Forbes and Associates Robin Forbes • 335-0790 105 Valley Rd., Camden, 27921

Coastal Pediatrics Lisa Vogler • 338-2155 1141 N. Road St., 27909

Networking

Pest Control Services

Carolina Computers Kenneth Morgan • 338-8006, (866) 888-3518 918 Halstead Blvd., Ste. D, 27909

Pestar Gary Filarecki • 338-1010, (800) 849-9416 262 E. Hwy 158, Camden 27921, P.O. Box 1654, 27906-1654

The Virginian-Pilot Denise Walker • 338-1872 303 E. Main St., Ste. 9, Habit Building, 27909 Non-Profit Management Firm For Cities With Public Power Electricities of NC Inc. Brenda Daniels • (919) 760-6363, (800) 768-7697 1427 Meadow Wood Blvd., P.O. Box 29513, Raleigh, 27604 Nursing Homes Guardian Care of Elizabeth City Mel Epelle • 338-0137 901 Halstead Blvd., 27909 W.R. Winslow Memorial Home George Wilkins • 338-3975 1075 U.S. Hwy. 17 S., 27909 Office Supplies & Equipment

Pet Supplies Eastern Pet Company Ryan Cooper • 338-6883 1116 US Hwy. 17 S., 27909 Pharmacies Overman & Stevenson, Pharmacists Nick Stevenson • 335-5401 512 E. Main St., P.O. Box 465, 27909 Todd’s Northside Professional Pharmacy Joel Twiford • 331-1333 1141 N. Road St., 27909 Todd’s Pharmacy Inc. William Owens • 335-2901 207-209 S. Poindexter St., 27909 Walgreens J.D. Maynard • 331-1201 1700 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Photography Dave Kondracki, LLC Dave Kondracki • 335-5859 100 Holland Dr., Camden, 27921

Coastal Office Equipment & Computers Jeff Meads • 335-2927, (866) 773-5371 501 E. Church St., P.O. Box 321, 27909

Physicians – Allergy & Asthma

OfficeMax Ed Shannon • 331-1163, (800) 788-8080 834 Halstead Blvd., 27909

Albemarle Allergy & Asthma, PC Tim Tolson, MD • 338-0373 615 S. Hughes Blvd., Unit C, 27909

Optical Shops George’s Optical George & Judy Overman • 331-7922 1125 N. Road St., 27909

Albemarle ENT, Asthma & Allergy Associates, PA Margaret R.Donohoe, MD Alison M. Neal, MS PA-C, Joy M. Hampton, PA-C • 335-2923 1134 N. Road St., Bldg. 3, 27909 Physicians – Cardiologists

Orthodontists Morris & Taylor Ltd. Connie White • 338-0143 416 E. Colonial Ave., 27909 Orthopaedic Surgeons Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine/Dr. Adam Thorp Carol Swet • 338-3993 1134 N. Road St., Ste. 7, 27909

Women First OB/GYN Amber Harris • 338-9080 504 E. Elizabeth St., 27909

Eastern Carolina Cardiovascular Lindsey L. White, MD • 331-1100, (800) 488-2013 1134 N. Road St., Bldg. 9, 27909

Albemarle Medical Associates Tejwant S. Chandi • 335-2963 1507 N. Road St., Ste. 3, 27909 Physicians – Nephrology Albemarle Nephrology Karl Brandspigel • 335-1083 206 Hastings Ln., 27909 Physicians – Ophthalmologists & Optometrists Albemarle Eye Center, PLLC Melody Morrow, MD, Jitendra Swarup, MD, Gary Lehman, OD, Janet I. Riddick, OD Eric M. Burns, OD • 335-5446, (800) 755-7535 1503 N. Road St., 27909 Physicians – Ophthalmology Coastal Eye Center Paul M. Griffey, MD, Vincent J. Verdi, MD 338-3909 109 Jordan Plaza, 27909 Physicians – Optometrists eyecarecenter, OD, PA Genie Whitley, Administrator • 333-1155 1813 W. Ehringhaus St., Port Elizabeth Centre, 27909 Physicians – Pulmonary Medicine Albemarle Pulmonary Medicine Associates, PA Jasvinder P. Singh MD, FACP, FCCP • 338-6167 1507 N. Road St., Ste. 1, 27909 Physicians – Urgent Care First Choice Urgent Care A. Price Monds, MD, Charles R. Hoidal, MD 338-3111 615 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909 Physicians – Urologists

Physicians – Chiropractic Albemarle Chiropractic Offices Stephen Van Giesen, DC • 338-3206 808 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

Urology Associates of the Albemarle, PC Dr. Dwayne Thwaites, Clifford Kirkland • 335-0976 1134 N. Road St., 27909 Picture Framing

Elizabeth City Chiropractic Richard Tynan, DC • 331-2668 900 Wilson St., 27909

The Framery Gene Scott • 335-1803 116 N. Poindexter St., 27909

Albemarle Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc. Jeanie & Scott Truesdale 338-3002, (800) 849-0460 106 Medical Dr., 27909

Optimum Wellness and Rehab Center Dr. Jason Jones, DC • 335-2225 706 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

Perry Glass Company Ricky Perry • 335-4353 621 W. Broad St. Ext., 27909

Paper Shredding

River City Chiropractic Scott M. Mawhiney • 335-7709 224 N. Poindexter St., 27909

Orthopedic Appliances

Shred X, LLC Jill Ware • 473-8155 P.O. Box 2004, Manteo, 27954 Party Rentals – Bounce Houses Hop On Pop David Rivette • 338-8019 Party/Wedding Supplies Clown ‘N’ Around Betty Brown • 331-2250 206 N. Poindexter St., 27909

Physicians – Gynecology, Obstetrics & Midwifery

Physicians – Internal Medicine

Newspaper Publishing The Daily Advance Ann Hoffman • 335-0841 215 S. Water St., P.O. Box 588, 27909

Northeastern OB/GYN, Ltd. Paul R. Moncla, MD • 338-0101 1141 N. Road St., Ste. I, Northeastern Professional Center, Ste. I, 27909

Physicians – Dermatology McDonald Dermatology Paul Roberts • 331-5869 1134 N. Road St., Ste. 2, 27909 Physicians – Ear, Nose, Throat Ear, Nose & Throat Head, Neck & Sinus Surgery, PC Anthony W. Jackson, MD, FACS • 337-7409 105 Medical Dr., 27909

Plumbing – Residential & Commercial Perfect Plumbing Eugene Watts • 338-2515 P.O. Box 1121, 27906 Pools – Fiberglass Composite Pools Jeff Coppersmith, Stacy Nelson • 491-5430 8267 Caratoke Hwy., Powells Point, 27966 Portable Toilets Albemarle Rent-A-Jon Ike Jackson • 334-1616 209 Charles St., P.O. Box 2021, 27909

Pawnshops

Physicians – General Surgery

Powerboat Racing

Chauncey’s Robert Chauncey • 337-7296 404 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909

Carolina Surgical Care Michelle Temple • 335-4890 1138 N. Road St., 27909

Carolina Cup Regatta Inc. Leonard Outlaw • 339-0795 P.O. Box 2604, 27906

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Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. Jimmy Anderson • 335-8600, (800) 763-0262 1100 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

The Real Estate-Xchange Janice Hussell • 335-1285 115-A S. Water St., 27909

Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. Jean Baker • 333-7202 1100 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

The Real Estate-Xchange Janice Hussell • 267-8014 115-A S. Water St., 27909

Phyllis & Company Phyllis Bosomworth • 339-5151, (800) 763-0262 1100 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

Sam Davis & Associates Realty Sam Davis • 267-5865 P.O. Box 10, 27907

Portfolio Real Estate Services Lynn Weeks • 333-1211 407 S. Griffin St., Ste. J, 27909

Taylor Mueller Realty Norma M. James, Broker 331-2233, (800) 766-8078 440 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909-4563

Portfolio Real Estate Services Lynn Weeks • 339-6517 407 S. Griffin St., Ste. J, 27909

Taylor Mueller Realty Norma M. James • 339-7391, (800) 766-8078 440 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909-4563

Printers - Posters & Banners

Portfolio Real Estate Services Janet Lane • 619-2011 407 S. Griffin St., Ste. J, 27909

The Real Estate-Xchange Janice Hassell • 335-1285 115-A S. Water St., 27909

Center Line Digital Printing, LLC Mary Ann Converse • 330-5667, (877) 389-3388 1431 Weeksville Rd., 27909

Re/Max Coastal Realty Steve Armentrout, Tina Holt • 331-2600 1805 W. City Dr., Ste. H, 27909

Todd King Real Estate Inc. Todd W. King • 338-1513, (888) 617-0684 300 E. Church St., 27909

Pressure Washing Poseidon Pressure Washing William Mansfield • 619-9050 1009 W. William Cir., 27909 River City Pressure Washing Inc. Geary Crist • 264-3108 775 Simpson Ditch Rd., 27909 Printers Carden Printing Company Mark Carden • 338-8452 306 W. Grice St., P.O. Box 1454, 27909 Flowers Printing Carol & Danny Flowers • 335-0181 1725 City Center Blvd., 27909 MMT Printers Inc. Tim Williams • 338-2328 605 E. Fearing St., 27909

Promotional Marketing Woodbury Innovations Liz Woodbury • 482-8771 103 Queen Anne Dr., P.O. Box 887, Edenton, 27932 Property Management The Bradford Corporation Stacey J. Bateman, Scott Mummert • 338-3434 109 Beau Pkwy., Ste. A, P.O. Box 1697, 27909 William E. Wood and Assoc. Realtors Sandra Ward • 338-7653, (800) 492-8696 529 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909 Publishers Journal Communications Inc. Ray Langen • (615) 771-0080, (800) 333-8842 725 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 400, Franklin, TN 37067 Quick – Lube & Services Texaco Xpress Lube of Elizabeth City Robert & Roberta Symuleski • 338-5823 308 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Radio Stations & Broadcasting East Carolina Radio Group of Elizabeth City Connie Duncan • 338-0196 911 Parsonage St. Ext., P.O. Box 1246, 27909 Max Radio of the Carolinas Bob Davis • 449-6065 P.O. Box 1897, Kill Devil Hills, 27948 WRVS FM 89.9/ECSU Melba Brown • 335-3985 1704 Weeksville Rd., 27909 Real Estate Albemarle Area Association of Realtors Inc. Stephanie Bateman • 335-5933 1103-B W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 332, 27909 Century 21 Nachman Realty Inc. Dafina Williams • 338-0059, (866) 288-7413 1400 W. Church St., 27909 Century 21 Nachman Realty Inc. Sheilah Stone • 338-0059, (866) 288-7413 1400 W. Church St., 27909 David Cross Real Estate David Cross • 338-5786 Exit Realty Specialists Gerry Forbes • 435-0697 558 Carotoke Hwy., Moyock, 27973 Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. Mary Soria • 599-1800 1100 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. Gary Hobbs • 335-8600, (800) 763-0262 1100 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. Sue Hayhurst • 338-5435 ext. 237, (800) 763-0262 1100 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

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Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce William E. Wood and Assoc. Realtors Sandra Ward • 338-7653, (800) 492-8696 529 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909

Big Daddy’s Pizza Gregg Alexopoulos • 338-5599 103 Capital Trace, 27909

Subway-Elizabeth City Crossing Ed Perva, Ron Perva • 338-5678 681 S. Hughes Blvd., P.O. Box 1365, 27909

Real Estate Advertisement

Bob-B-Q/Catering Concepts Bob Carson • 331-7791 407 S. Griffin St., Ste. E, 27909

Thumpers Downtown Bar & Grille Dave Clake • 333-1243 200 N. Poindexter St., 27909

Burger King Burley Sweeney • 335-4465 1601 W. Ehringhaus St. & 1333 N. Road St., P.O. Box 1273, 27909

Toyama Japanese Restaurant Yuey (Anna) Zheng • 338-2437 218 N. Poindexter St., 27909

Homes & Land Magazine Linda Haynes • 207-5966 P.O. Box 1057, Nags Head, 27949 Real Estate Development & Investment River City Development Group Nikki Marshall, Brant Wise • 335-0203 205 N. Water St., P.O. Box 547, 27907 Real Estate – Appraisals & Consulting JG Blount & Associates Jeffrey Blount • 353-8650 4437 Lagan Cir., Winterville, 28590

Captain Bob’s BBQ & Seafood Restaurant Sharon Lane • 426-1811 310 S. Ocean Hwy., Hertford, 27944

Retail

Captain D’s Robert Weedon • 338-1026 1411 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

Belk Kathy Taylor • 335-2957 1409 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909

Colonial Restaurant Betty Meads • 335-0212 418 E. Colonial Ave., 27909

OfficeMax Ed Shannon • 331-1163, (800) 788-8080 834 Halstead Blvd., 27909

Real Estate – Commercial Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate James N. Owens, CCIM • 435-0535 999 Waterside Dr., Ste. 1400, Norfolk, VA 23510 Sam Davis & Associates Realty Sam Davis • 267-5865 P.O. Box 10, 27907 Real Estate – Developers Larrymore Organization Inc. I. William Berger • (757) 222-9402 140 RiversEdge Dr., Moyock 27958, 6477 College Park Square, Ste. 306, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 LFM Properties, LLC Frances M. Norrell • 337-7146 407-L S. Griffin St., 27909 Owens & Robertson Zack Robertson Jr. & W.C.”Bill” Owens Jr. 335-1850 400 S. Water St., Ste. 203, P.O. Box 537, 27909 The Rich Company William D. Rich • 338-5432 400 S. Water St., Ste. 204, 27909

Cypress Creek Grill Bobby Plough • 334-9915 113 S. Water St., 27909 Famous Franks Hot Dogs and Grille Inc. Tiffany Crist • 337-7202 225 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909 Golden Corral Dale Horn • 338-6651 406 Halstead Blvd., 27909 Groupers Takeshi Takahashi • 331-2431 400 S. Water St., 27909 Harbour Tea House & Gift Shoppe Cotrisha Aycock • 331-1121 200 S. Poindexter St., 27909

Recycling

IHOP Jonathan Reas, Lance Reas • (757) 490-4581 1700 City Center Blvd., 27909

Hayes Iron & Metal Works Al Sturgeon • 337-7380 501 E. Ward St., 27909

Kathy’s Kreations Kathy Parks • 331-1888 422 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909

Rental Houses

Kelly’s Restaurant Mike Kelly • 441-4116 MP 10 1/2 Bypass, P.O. Box 1089, Nags Head, 27959

BMD Rentals Margaret Wakefield • 335-7161 143 Rich Blvd., Ste. D, 27909 Rentals – Linen Service Moneysworth Linen Service C.J. McCauley • (757) 472-0244 102 Corporate Dr., 27909

Kentucky Fried Chicken Patti Lamb • 335-5050 116 S. Hughes Blvd., P.O. Box 1942, 27909

Rentals – Party & Event Equipment

McDonald’s Sarah Johnson • 338-1793 P.O. Box 709, 27907-0709

Distinctive Event Rentals Bill Cabell • (757) 420-7000, (800) 762-6769 1111 International Plaza, Chesapeake, VA 23323

Montero’s Restaurant, Bar & Catering Andy & Karin Montero • 331-1067 414 McArthur Dr., 27909

Metro Rental Rob Waddington • 480-3535 111 Collington Rd., P.O. Box 77 Kill Devil Hills, 27948

The Pineapple Café, LLC Jomie Cartwright • 337-9933 1831 Weeksville Rd., Ste. J, 27909

Residential & Commercial Construction Gregmor Construction Inc. Lucien O. Morrisette, William F. Gregory 335-5478 372 Country Club Rd., Camden 27921 493 A Okisko Rd., 27909 RPC Contracting Inc. Robbie Parker • 261-3336 P.O. Box 333, Kitty Hawk, 27949 Rest Homes Heritage Care - Elizabeth City Janne Mills • 338-2816 100 Timmerman Dr., P.O. Box 2045, 27909

Track I Restaurant Jon Merritt • 338-0081 Highway 158, Camden, 27921

C&H Oyster Bar Inc. Thomas B. Cox Jr. • 338-3300 1524 N. Road St., 27909

The Pines at Elizabeth City Becky Wright • 335-7245 1525 N. Road St., P.O. Box 118, 27909 Pizza Inn Nick Duncan • 338-4144 691 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909 Prime Sirloin Family Steakhouse Royce Jones • 335-1690 316 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Quality Seafood Company Inc. Russell Barclift • 335-7648 309 E. Ehringhaus St., 27909

Wildflower Café Linda Pritchard • 333-1116 407 McArthur Dr., 27909

Sherwin Williams Paint Company John Williams • 335-5473 113 Jordan Plaza, 27909 Wal-Mart Chris Evans • 338-3367 101 Tanglewood Pkwy., 27909 Walgreens J.D. Maynard • 331-1201 1700 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Retail - Wakeboards The Board Room Scott & Katie Cumberland • 337-7433 101 Tanglewood Pkwy., Ste. 1, 27909 Retail Furniture & Interior Design Services Ambrose Furniture Inc. Tammy Ellenburg • 453-2100 4495 Caratoke Hwy., Coinjock, 27923 Ambrose Furniture Inc. Tammy Ellenburg • 335-2584 505 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Ambrose Furniture Inc. Tammy Ellenburg • 261-4836 5125 N. Croatan Hwy., Kitty Hawk, 27949 Retail – Shoes Gregg Shoes Charles Gregg • 338-6596 510 E. Main St., 27909 Retail – Toys Toys Etc Joan Ellis • 335-0620 406 A-2 S. Griffin St., 27909 Retail – Women Hoffer Gallery of Fashion & Gifts Mamie Hoffer, Serena Kaylor • 331-1430 1775 Weeksville Rd., 27909 Shay Leslie Boutique Kathy S. Munden, Sandra H. McPherson • 261-3151 3810 N. Croatan Hwy., Kitty Hawk, 27949 Retirement Homes Carolina Living Inc. Rae Simpson • 335-5635 1079 US Hwy. 17 S., 27909 Sawmilling Albemarle Tree Service Craig Eason • 340-1670 328 South Mills Rd., Moyock, 27958 Schools, Colleges & Universities

Restaurants

Rachel’s Place John Burgess • 335-4453 507 E. Main St., 27909

Albemarle School Elaine Pritchard • 338-0883 1210 US Hwy. 17 S., 27909

Applebee’s Jennifer Tyson • 338-2221 611 S. Hughes Blvd., 27909

The Sandwich Market Jack Blindt • 338-8181 410 Seldon St., 27909

Camden County School System Ron Melchiorre • 335-0831 174 NC Hwy. 343 N., Camden, 27921

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Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce College of The Albemarle Lynne M. Bunch, President • 335-0821 ext. 2234 1208 N. Road St., P.O. Box 2327, 27909

RPC Contracting Inc. Robbie Parker • 261-3336 P.O. Box 333, Kitty Hawk, 27949

Elizabeth City - Pasquotank Public Schools Dr. Tony Stewart, Superintendent • 335-2981 1200 Halstead Blvd., P.O. Box 2247, 27909

Small Business & Technology Development Centers

Elizabeth City State University Dr. Willie J. Gilchrist • 335-3228, (800) 347-3278 1704 Weeksville Rd., Campus Box 790, 27909 Glad Tidings Community Church Kelly W. Lacy • 338-1150 1104 W. Main St., 27909 Roanoke Bible College W. Keith Wood • 334-2025 715 N. Poindexter St., 27909 Seafood – Fresh Retail Quality Seafood Company Inc. Russell Barclift • 335-7648 309 E. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Seafood – Wholesale

George M. Brown 258-0862 1704 Weeksville Rd., ECSU Campus Box 874, 27909 Small Business Centers College of The Albemarle Small Business Center Ginger O’Neal • 335-0821 ext. 2370 1208 N. Road St., P.O. Box 2327, 27909

Storage Rentals W.W. Owens & Sons Moving & Storage Inc. W.C. “Bill” Owens Jr. • 335-1850 400 S. Water St., Ste. 203, P.O. Box 503, 27909 Surveyors & Engineers Albemarle & Associates Trish Gray, Jason Mizelle • 338-5771 117-C N. Water St., 27909 Hyman & Robey, PC Eddie Hyman, Sean Robey • 338-2913 150 US Hwy. 158 E., P.O. Box 339, Camden, 27921

Staffing Services

T-Shirts

Coastal Staffing Service Inc. Teresa B. Wood • 338-9133 425-B McArthur Dr., 27909

Flowers Printing Carol & Danny Flowers • 335-0181 1725 City Center Blvd., 27909

Stair Tamer Cargo Lift

Tanning

Ricky’s Welding Inc. Ricky Edwards • 336-4437, (877) 284-9373 899 Sandy Hook Rd., Shiloh, 27974

Ocean Breeze Tanning Salon Adrianne Wheatley • 331-1522 103-D Tanglewood Pkwy., 27909

Quality Foods From the Sea Inc. Susan Martin • 338-5455, (800) 433-7103 173 Knobbs Creek Dr., P.O. Box 1837, 27909 Security Systems Albemarle Sound and Security Dean Mizelle • 482-4104, (800) 485-8553 121 Brayhall Rd., Edenton, 27932 Stanley Security Solutions Steve Robinson • (757) 549-3310 1533 Technology Dr., Ste. 101 Chesapeake, VA 23320 Self Storage Air-Tight Storage Inc. Glenda Harvey • 338-8850 184 Lovers Ln., 27909 Weeksville Secure Self Storage Joe Musico • 333-3740 1910 Weeksville Rd., 27909 Self Storage/Property Management Add More Space Mary M. Potter • 333-1953 783 Pitts Chapel Rd., 27909 Septic Tanks Parks Land Development Inc. David Parks • 330-2425 1252 Florida Rd., 27909 Shipping & Packing The UPS Store Dennis & Edie Melville 331-1133, (888) 804-1829 1851 W. Ehringhaus St., Port Elizabeth Centre, 27909 Shopping Centers Southgate Mall JoAnn Austin • 338-2848 1409 W. Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 1407, 27909 Tanger Outlet Center Debbie Moore • 441-5634 7100 S. Croatan Hwy., Ste. 45, Nags Head, 27959 Signs Sweet Sign Designs Steve Hallett, Danny Flowers • 338-0123 1725 City Center Blvd., 27909 Signs – Outdoor Advertising Ambrose Signs Inc. Roger Ambrose, Gary Ambrose • 338-8522 123 Sawyer’s Creek Rd., P.O. Box 56 Camden, 27921 Site Work & Demolition Parks Land Development Inc. David Parks • 330-2425 1252 Florida Rd., 27909

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Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce Tan Bodyz Donnie Markham • 331-2850 216 N. McMorrine St., 27909 Tax Preparation H&R Block Linda Stallings • 338-2157 515 W. Ehringhaus St., 27909 Vine Enterprises Inc. dba Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Geri Zaler • 335-0307 900-B W. Ehringhaus St., 123 Jordan Plaza, 27909 Tax, Payroll & Accounting Services A&A’s Affordable Tax Service Alexandra Upright • 331-1717 1545-C N. Road St., 27909

The Arts

Truck & Trailer Repair

Encore Theatre Company Janet Klein • 338-3ETC 609 E. Main St., P.O. Box 2692, 27909

Sawyer’s Garage Inc. George Sawyer • 771-2782 949 Hwy. 158, 27909

Thrift Stores

Truck Accessories

A&J Family Emporium Annette Ward • 335-7020 403 S. Road St., 27909

Bedliners Plus Accessories John Protain • 338-0552 1819 N. Road St., 27909

Jan Nel’s Gifts Janet Reed • 335-7020 403 S. Road St., 27909

Truck Repair

The Nuk Connie Snowden • 335-7020 403 S. Road St., 27909 Simply Because Virginia Person • 335-7020 403 S. Road St., 27909

Telephone Companies Embarq Eddie Lynch • 473-3441 402 Budleigh St., P.O. Box 430, Manteo, 27954 Telephone Directories

Tourism Development Authorities Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Susan Hartley • 335-5330, (866) ECITY-4U 400 S. Water St., Ste. 101, 27909 Trash Disposal

River City Telephone Directory Carrie Scott • 331-9763 507 E. Main St., Ste. F, 27909

Waste Industries Inc. Beverley Hurdle • 264-2996, (800) 541-0806 657 Old US 17 S., P.O. Box 1142, 27909

Telephone Services & Systems Embarq Eddie Lynch • 473-3441 402 Budleigh St., P.O. Box 430, Manteo, 27909 Northeastern Telecom Wil Roughton • 338-6245 128 Zack Cir., 27909

Waste Management of Hampton Roads Keith Maloney • (757) 558-6121 3016 Yadkin Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23323

Tutoring – Education Focus Educational Learning Center Jacqueline Gilchrist • 335-3606 507 E. Main St., 27909 Sylvan Learning Center Michelle Tynch • 334-9700 1831 Weeksville Rd., Ste. N, 27909 Vending Services Allen Business Services (ABS) (757) 761-3146 P.O. Box 106, Sunbury, 27979 Veterinarians – Animal Hospitals Northeastern Veterinary Association L.D. Cooper • 264-3371 1351 US Hwy. 17 S., 27909

Travel Agencies First Class Travel Margene Curtice • 335-4033 500 E. Colonial Ave., 27909

Sentry Business Solutions Brenda Ike • (757) 482-6850 ext. 103, (800) 635-SAFE (7233) 908 Executive Ct., Ste. 104, P.O. Box 16360, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Truck Alignment Center Inc. Eucell Temple • 338-0017 864 Berea Church Rd., 27909

Tree Services Albemarle Tree Service Craig Eason • 340-1670 328 South Mills Rd., Moyock, 27958

Video Dave Kondracki, LLC Dave Kondracki • 335-5859 100 Holland Dr., Camden, 27921 Video Electronic Equipment Subsea Video Systems Inc. Janet Meyer • 338-1001 611 Hull Dr., P.O. Box 159, 27909 Video Rentals

Northeastern Flooring Inc.

Blockbuster Video Janice Smith • 338-3238 1402 Ehringhaus St., P.O. Box 709, 27909 Virtual Tours Dave Kondracki, LLC Dave Kondracki • 335-5859 100 Holland Dr., Camden, 27921 Website Hosting/Consulting

No Job TOO BIG or TOO SMALL FREE Estimates – come in or call for an appointment.

ICW Consulting Gordon Cameron • 548-2618 605 W. Church St., 27909 Welders Ricky’s Welding Inc. Ricky Edwards • 336-4437 899 Sandy Hook Rd., Shiloh, 27974 Welding & Fabrication

JC Welding Service Inc. Jean Harrell • 338-1884 921 Well Field Rd., 27909 Wholesale – Candy & Tobacco Jackson Wholesale Co. Inc. Mark Winslow • 426-7331, (800) 445-6487 300 S. Ocean Hwy., P.O. Box 65, Hertford, 27944 Window & Door Companies Pella Window and Door of NC Libby Newbern • 480-9515 3105 N. Croatan Hwy., Kill Devil Hills, 27948 Wine Shop, Bakery & Deli

1910 Weeksville Rd., Ste. 106 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 337-7125

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The City Wine Sellar Inc. Debbie Malenfant • 335-1163 102 Water St., 27909 Wrecker Services Hudson & Son Garage John Hudson, Terry Hobbs • 771-2404 1366 Northside Rd., 27909

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2 9 H A L L H O N DA ELIZ A B E T H C IT Y

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C 2 C A M D E N CO U N T Y

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2 2 C IT Y O F E LIZ A B E T H C IT Y

3 3 L A Z Y W E E K E N DS L A N DS C A P I N G & YA R D C A R E

C2 COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE 3 8 ELIZ A B E T H C IT Y CO N V E N TI O N & V I S ITO R S B U R E AU

2 8 LY N N W E E K S – P O RT FO LI O R E A L E S TAT E 41 M AT T R E S S O U T L E T

5 1 ELIZ A B E T H C IT YPA S Q U OTA N K P U B LI C S C H O O L S

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