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Downtown Spotlight: The Dog Eared Book!
There’s nothing quite like finding the right book, and Carrie Deming has a knack for finding exactly the one you’re looking for...
Community Christmas Tree Project
"The Community Christmas Tree Project has grown from an initial nine trees to 27 in its ninth year—an all time record. We had them at the waterfront for three years, and then moved them to the Cupola House Gardens at the center of town. You can't miss it. I think it helps with the Christmas spirit, not only for those who donate and decorate the trees, but also for anyone coming to town who experiences them..."
The Innovate Fund Announces $7MM New Market Tax Credits Investment in Edenton, NC
A $7 million New Market Tax Credit investment has officially closed to support the renovation of the former Sears Building—bringing a long-vacant downtown space back to life and creating 155 quality jobs right here in our community...
Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
"The annual Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade was Saturday, December 13th at 10 Am. We have about 100 entries this year, which means there’ll be about 1,000 people in the parade. And thousands watching all the way up Broad Street!"
Downtown Spotlight: Blount’s Mutual Drug
Blount’s Pharmacy feels like the beating heart of downtown—welcoming, familiar, and full of character. A 1920s soda fountain sits right inside the front door, still serving ice cream and fresh-squeezed lemonades, limeades, and orangeades. On any given day, locals line up for their favorite cold treat—a tradition that has outlasted generations and continues to make sweet new memories...
Downtown Trick Or Treat
What a spooktacular night in downtown Edenton! We had an absolute blast trick-or-treating with our amazing downtown businesses and all the little ghosts and goblins who came out to join the fun. A big shoutout to the Edenton Police Department and Fire Department for keeping everything safe, smooth, and family-friendly. Nights like this just remind us how lucky we are to call this wonderful community home!