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QUIMANS EEKLY “News from Next Door^ THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 $1.00 PAGE A6 Steinburg: Funds for libraries, crime lab studies a priority PAGE Bl Pirates' volleyball team defeats rivals PAGE B4 This week in North Carolina history: Cheerwine invented Mayor Vows Not to be Intimidated nor Surrender BY MILES LAYTON Editor Hertford Mayor Earnell Brown of fered a statement to counter accusa tions made against her during a recent Town Council meeting. “When false accusations are made often and loud enough they are be lieved,” she said. “I have been accused, numerous times, of smoking pot and recently accused of being responsi ble for the smell of marijuana in the town office building. This is ludicrous. It is false and its spread must stop. It is an undeserved defamation to my character. I will not be intimidated by or surrender to the unfounded rage of any individual(s). Moving forward, my only concerns are to continue to do my best as your Mayor, address the needs of the town, not be distracted by such accusations, make myself available to all citizens, and bring unity to the Hert ford community.” Brown then quoted former First Lady Michelle Obama, “When they go low, we go high.” During the Jan. 13 council meeting, Councilman Quentin Jackson made a series of assertions about Brown. To read more about the matter, see: https://www. dailyadvance.com/perqui- mans/news/local/jackson-files-lawsuit- seeks-mayor-browns-censure/article_ 76f352a8-e7bd-5ece-a2cb-41ddea9c- 4dc3.html Jackson announced plans to file a See MAYOR, A2 BROWN PHOTO BY CONNIE BROTHERS Monday, a power pole that utility crews were repairing prior to the gas line breach was broken after a tree being cut fell on a power line, Perquimans Emergency Services said. The Hertford Fire Department responded to the fallen tree and the town’s Public Works Department was called to assess and repair the damaged pole, the agency said. Residents Return Home After Evacuation Town Alert System Utilized in Gas Line Breach From Staff Reports HERTFORD — Seven ty-five Hertford residents were able to return to their homes Monday evening roughly four hours after be ing evacuated because of a natural gas leak. According to Perquimans Emergency Services, a two- inch gas line owned by Pied mont Natural Gas was rup tured shortly before noon while a utility crew was repairing a damaged power pole near the intersection of Edenton Road and Market streets. Perquimans Emergency Services said it was advised of the incident at 2:08 p.m. and immediately sought the evacuation of residents liv ing a half-mile downwind of the ruptured line. An emer gency shelter for residents was set up at the Perquim ans County Recreation Cen ter. Piedmont Natural Gas was able to repair the rup tured line by 6 p.m., al lowing residents to return home, Perquimans Emer gency Services said. As a precaution, residents were offered the option of having an escort home by members See EVACUATION, A3 6 " 89076 47144 Vol. 87, No. 4 PerquimansWeekly.com @2021 Perquimans Weekly All Rights Reserved 2 Tribute to MLK’s Legacy PHOTO BY TODD FRENCH SR. Perquimans County came out to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. Due to COVID-19 precautions, there was no speech at an area church, however, a motorcade traveled through Winfall and Hertford. Though Congressman G.K. Butterfield, D-lst District, was not present, he gave a speech via cellphone for listeners at Perquimans County Middle School where a sound system was set up in the parking lot. A microphone was held to the cell phone and most everyone stayed in their cars with their windows rolled down as they listened to his speech. After the motorcade, St. Paul AME Zion Church fed the community with free hot dogs & hamburgers. That’s Elva “Mickey" Lee (left) and her sister Iris “Deeny” Lee, both long time members of St. Paul AME Zion Church, who were busy serving up hotdogs and snacks on MLK Jr. Day. Local NSDAR Chapter Learns About Genetic Genealogy BY SANDRA LANCASTER SPERRY Edenton Tea Party NSDAR regent Edenton Tea Party Chapter member Kathleen Carrow Ingram of Hertford, who is also a mem ber of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy, presented a program about “Genetic Genealo gy-Basic DNA” at the January 13, chapter meeting. Genetic genealogy is the use of genealogical DNA tests, (DNA profiling and DNA testing in combination with tradition- INGRAM al genealogical methods,) to infer biological relationships between indi viduals. And it involves the use of genealogical DNA testing to determine the level and type of the genetic relationship between individuals. This application of genetics came to be used by fam ily historians in the 21st century, See NSDAR, A3 Round-up Parker & Denson BY MILES LAYTON Editor A round-up of all things Per quimans Comity. Rotary Club of Hert ford’s Students of the Month for January are Nayanna Parker and Maci Denson, both seniors at Perquimans High School. Parker is known for her singing voice - she tried out for American Idol, The Voice and America’s Got Talent. Denson is a skilled volleyball player who has been one of the key components to this season’s success. Per Jonathan Nixon, direc tor of Perquimans Emergency Services, a Mass Vaccination Clinic will be held this week for those that have preregistered. Residents that are 65 and over, healthcare providers, or first re sponders can visit the Albemarle Regional Health Services website at arhs-nc.org to register. Again, this clinic will be By Invitation Only as preregistration through the website is required. “We understand that eveiyone is not comfortable accessing the internet, so please reach out to friends, family, and neighbors, to see if you can offer them sup port in the registration process,” Nixon said. If needed, you may contact the Perquimans County Health See ROUND-UP, A3 Legion Auxiliary Donates SUBMITTED PHOTO Brenda Lassiter [L], Executive Director of Perquimans County Schools Foundation, is presented a $300 donation from Barbara Rominger, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 126 treasurer. The donation was made towards the purchase of new band chairs or any other Foundation school efforts. One of the Legion Auxiliary’s programs supports Community Children and Youth. PERQUIMAS COUNTY HONOR ROLLS EDITOR’S NOTE HGS These Perquimans County students deserve a round of applause for their academic high achievement, which is why schools’ Honor Rolls start on the front page! Hertford Grammar School 2020-21 A/AB Honor Roll Quarter TWo Grade 3 A Honor Roll Aubrey Ashley, Easton Conway, Kamarien Coulter, Carson Diamond, See HGS, A2 PCMS Perquimans County Middle School Honor Roll A/AB Honor Roll 2nd Quarter 6th Grade Principal’s List: Derrick Castillo, Kierstyn Castle, Emily Coppersmith, Hayden Dail, See PCMS, A2 PCHS Perquimans County High School Honor Roll A/AB Hon or RoB 2nd 9 weeks 9th Grade A Honor Roll Mogan Baccus, Daven Brabble, See PCHS, A2
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