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Owen White, 9, (left) Douglas White, 15, and Taylor James, 13, (right) watch friend Toy Parks, 13, play the “Pluck a Duck” raffle game at the Ducks Unlimited banquet at the K.E. White Center, Saturday.

Despite the sluggish economy, the Elizabeth City chapter of Ducks Unlimited raised about $40,000 Saturday night at its annual banquet.

Roughly 180 people attended this year’s event, held at the K.E. White Center on the campus of Elizabeth City State University.

SPORTS

Vikings slip up in overtime
Facing one of the worst teams in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association on national television with a full compliment of players for the first time in nearly two weeks seemed like a good recipe for Elizabeth City State’s men’s basketball team.

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Healthy dose of communication prescribed

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Nancy Easterday, Albemarle Hospital’s director of patient access and care coordination, leads a “How To Talk to Your Doctor” seminar at Albemarle Hospital, Friday.

Arina Boldt was told by her doctor that she needed to take medication, cut down on sugary foods and exercise more. So Boldt, said “OK,” said goodbye to the doctor and then realized she had no idea what the medicine was for, why she should take it, or what her problem was.

“Oh, well, I’ll just go by Dairy Queen and grab some lunch,” she said, shrugging.

Recreation center site ID'd

The notion of a comprehensive recreation center — a roller rink inside the Elizabeth City Cotton Mill, plus a swimming pool and other recreational facilities on adjacent property — will get a first hearing from City Council Monday.

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Camden approves master plan for eco-park
CAMDEN — Camden County Commissioners approved a master plan for the proposed Camden Eco Industrial Park at their meeting last Monday evening and also approved McGill Associates to oversee those plans.

Todd Tripp, senior project manager for McGill Associates, told commissioners that the plans are for phase one of the park.

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