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Jeff Hampton’s new book offers a herd’s-eye view of Corolla’s wild horses
Jeff Hampton’s new book offers a herd’s-eye view of Corolla’s wild horses By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice on July 22, 2023 After writing more than 100 articles about the historic herd during his quarter-century career at the Virginian Pilot, journalist Jeff Hampton relied on that knowledge in writing his first book, “Corolla’s Wild Horses—A History.” “Many of the experiences in the book come from my own stories going back more than twenty years,” Hampton said in a recent email.
Baylor’s Black Gospel Archive and Listening Center now open to the public – Baptist News Global
Black Gospel music is a foundational ingredient in every popular music genre in America, and with the opening last week of Baylor University’s Black Gospel Archive and Listening Center, music that has long been accessible only to music scholars and historians is now available to the public.
A spiritual calling to help the hungry brought Craig Gundersen to Baylor’s Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty – Baptist News Global
Conquering food insecurity is not only one of the key social issues of our time but should be a top priority for people of faith, said Craig Gundersen, a leading expert on the subject who recently joined the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. “Whether you’re in the New Testament or for that matter the Old Testament, there are constant calls to help those who are in need,” Gundersen said. “We are called as Christians to figure out how best to help those persons out.
Is Social Security Disability Insurance Enough?
Counting on Social Security for disability income insurance? There are some things you should know first. by Jeff Hampton August 25, 2021 | Disability Insurance Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI for short, is a federal program that provides income assistance for people who can’t work for a year or more because of a serious injury or illness.
What Is Disability Insurance?
In one survey, over 70% of employees said they’d experience financial hardship if their paycheck were delayed for one week. But what if you couldn’t work for months, or even years? by Jeff Hampton July 07, 2021 | Disability Insurance In a 2018 survey from the American Payroll Association, over 70% of employees said they would experience financial hardship if their paycheck were delayed for even one week. But what if you couldn’t work for months, or even years?
Wild stallions fight over territory in view of North Carolina beach crowds
COROLLA, N.C. — Corolla wild stallions are sparring with each other in front of awed summer beach crowds. They rear up high on their back legs and strike with front hooves, in some cases just a few feet from beachgoers and their folding chairs, canopies and coolers. Social media posts in recent weeks show video and photos of stallions fighting next to the surf. Others record them chasing defeated foes down the beach — manes and tails flowing.
Corolla’s wild stallions fight over territority - in full view of summer beach crowds
Corolla’s wild stallions fight over territority — in full view of summer beach crowds In 2015, Jeff Merten of Glen Allen was on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in Corolla when he captured this image of the island’s wild horses while he was out in a four-wheel-drive area. He said lots of groups of horses were on the beach near the water trying to escape from the mayflies.
How Does Disability Insurance Work?
No matter how careful you are, things happen. If you’re sick or injured and can’t work, disability insurance helps replace a portion of your income while you get back on your feet. by Jeff Hampton June 24, 2021 | Disability Insurance No matter how careful you are, things happen. The Social Security Administration estimates that more than a quarter of today’s 20-year-olds will be unable to work because of a disability for a year or more before they retire.
Corolla’s wild stallions fight over territority - in full view of summer beach crowds
Corolla’s wild stallions fight over territority — in full view of summer beach crowds In 2015, Jeff Merten of Glen Allen was on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in Corolla when he captured this image of the island’s wild horses while he was out in a four-wheel-drive area. He said lots of groups of horses were on the beach near the water trying to escape from the mayflies. JEFF MERTEN By JEFF HAMPTON The Virginian-Pilot Surprising Facts About US Beaches. 1.
Historic Hatteras lighthouse getting a face-lift, inside and out
BUXTON, N.C. — The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is undergoing one of the most comprehensive restorations in its 151-year history. New paint, brick repair and restoration of the metal work including stairs, braces, doors and window frames on 10 different levels could take up to three years to finish. About 100,000 people a year climb the lighthouse — the tallest in America at 198 feet and 248 steps to the top. The image of the black-and-white candy stripe conical beacon is known worldwide.
Corolla’s wild stallions fight over territority - in full view of summer beach crowds
COROLLA, N.C. — Corolla wild horse stallions are sparring with each other in front of awed summer beach crowds. They rear up high on their back legs and strike with front hooves, in some cases just a few feet away from beachgoers and their folding chairs, canopies and coolers. Social media posts in recent weeks show video and photos of stallions fighting next to the surf. Others record them chasing defeated foes down the beach with manes and tails flowing.
Got milkweed? Embattled monarch butterflies are a star attraction at Roanoke Island’s Elizabethan Gardens.
MANTEO, N.C. — On a recent warm afternoon, a monarch butterfly landed on a milkweed flower growing at the Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island. The monarch’s orange and black wings opened and closed slowly as it feasted from the yellow and red flower like it was the last one on earth. “They’ll stay until they get every last drop out it,” said Dan Hossack, manager of the gardens and the John White Butterfly Center on the site.
Main highway on the Outer Banks is being threatened by storms and erosion. A new task force is working to protect it.
Main highway on the Outer Banks is being threatened by storms and erosion. A new task force is working to protect it. Ji Williams, of Jarvis Towing Company, braves the stormy conditions to assist a stranded driver on Highway 12 on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Hurricane Teddy passed by well off shore but the affects were felt up and down the Outer Banks closing roads to Hatteras Island for a few days.
Task force accepts challenge of protecting N.C. 12 from storms, erosion, sea level rise
A recently formed task force hopes to save the main highway on the Outer Banks from the ravages of storms, erosion and sea level rise. Federal, state and local agencies have formed the N.C. 12 task force, which will focus on protecting seven vulnerable spots along 67 miles of the narrow highway that runs from Oregon Inlet to Hatteras Village and continues after a ferry ride to Ocracoke. The highway constantly floods with ocean water that leaves behind deposits of sand or breaks up the pavement.
Vintage duck hunting boats displayed in new NC museum
COROLLA, N.C. (AP) — A new museum will house wooden boats that plied the Currituck Sound when world-class duck hunting and bass fishing were livelihoods for local watermen and passions for the wealthy. The 10,000 square-foot, $4.3 million facility in the shadow of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla, is set to open next month. kAm“xE E6==D @7 2 H2J @7 =:76 E92E’D ?@E 2C@F?5 2?J>@C6[” D2:5 rFCC:EF4< r@F?EJ ?2E:G6 (:=D@? $?@H56?]k^Am kAmrFCC:EF4< :D 2 }2E:G6 p>6C:42?
Vintage Duck Hunting Boats Displayed in New NC Museum
By JEFF HAMPTON, The Virginian-Pilot COROLLA, N.C. (AP) — A new museum will house wooden boats that plied the Currituck Sound when world-class duck hunting and bass fishing were livelihoods for local watermen and passions for the wealthy. The 10,000 square-foot, $4.3 million facility in the shadow of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla, is set to open next month. “It tells of a way of life that’s not around anymore,” said Currituck County native Wilson Snowden.
Hunters kill record number of bears in North Carolina where they’re expanding in numbers and girth
Hunters killed more black bears than ever last year in North Carolina — mostly in coastal counties where the burly bruins can gain 100 pounds a year and are more plentiful than anywhere in North America. The total harvest of 3,748 bears was more than 200 over the previous record in 2018, according to state statistics. Most were killed in the coastal region with 2,238, led by Hyde County’s 258.
Vintage boats from Currituck County’s glory days of duck hunting displayed in new museum
COROLLA, N.C. — A new museum will house wooden boats that plied the Currituck Sound when world-class duck hunting and bass fishing were livelihoods for local watermen and passions for the wealthy. The 10,000 square-foot, $4.3 million facility in the shadow of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla, is set to open next month. “It tells of a way of life that’s not around anymore,” said Currituck County native Wilson Snowden.
Virginia couple building replica of 1908 Wright brothers’ first military aircraft
The Virginian-Pilot | Jun 01, 2021 at 12:12 PM The Wright brothers built this 1908 airplane for the U.S. Army. It was the first plane in America to fly a passenger and the world's first military aircraft. (First Flight Foundation) The Wright brothers soared over Outer Banks dunes for about a minute in 1903 and, within five years, built the world’s first military airplane that could travel 125 miles.
Virginia Beach and Outer Banks gearing up for busy Memorial Day weekend
VIRGINIA BEACH AND OUTER BANKS — Throngs of vaccinated vacationers will be hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend — the unofficial start of summer — and Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks businesses are eager to greet them. Hotels are booked — or close to it. Restaurants are bracing for a hectic weekend. And companies catering to tourists are advising people to book early or they might be out of luck.
Outer Banks vacationers: Don’t leave your guns behind
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. — An Outer Banks cleaning service found a loaded pistol last week in the children’s room of a Kill Devil Hills beach house. The Glock handgun was found in a drawer in a room with bunk beds and toys in a closet, said Rebecca Lancaster, owner of Island Time Property Solutions. The room was used by adults last week, but a family with children moved in this week.
Deputies involved in Andrew Brown shooting made mistakes and will get more training, sheriff says
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The three Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies who fired shots at Andrew Brown when he was killed last month will be disciplined and undergo additional training. But they will keep their jobs, Pasquotank County Sheriff Tommy Wooten said in a video posted on the department’s Facebook page. “This was a terrible and tragic outcome and we can do better,” he said. The sheriff’s office did not respond Wednesday to a question asking how the deputies will be disciplined.
Andrew Brown shooting was justified, district attorney says
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — North Carolina sheriff’s deputies were justified in their fatal shooting of a Black man in April, a district attorney said Tuesday. District Attorney Andrew Womble said Andrew Brown Jr.’s actions caused deputies to believe it was necessary to use deadly force. Brown ignored deputies’ commands to stop and began to drive his car directly at one of the officers, Womble told a news conference.
Historic Ocracoke Lighthouse could be moved: ‘The writing is on the wall’
Historic Ocracoke Lighthouse could be moved: ‘The writing is on the wall’ The Ocracoke Lighthouse faces threats from rising oceans. National Park Service JEFF HAMPTON The Virginian-Pilot The nearly 200-year-old Ocracoke Lighthouse in could face a move as flooding and severe storms threaten to inundate the site.
Teenager dies after Jeep flips, catches fire on Outer Banks bridge
Teenager dies after Jeep flips, catches fire on Outer Banks bridge BY JEFF HAMPTON The Virginian-Pilot A 17-year-old is dead after a Jeep flipped and caught fire on the Wright Memorial Bridge to the Outer Banks. The accident happened at 2:50 p.m. Saturday on the east bound lanes of the bridge, said Kitty Hawk Fire Chief Mike Talley. It was not certain why the Jeep flipped, but it could have been problems with tires, said 1st Sgt. E. J. Forbes of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Historic Ocracoke Lighthouse could be moved: ‘The writing is on the wall’
Historic Ocracoke Lighthouse could be moved: ‘The writing is on the wall’ The Ocracoke Lighthouse faces threats rom rising oceans. National Park Service Jeff Hampton, The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot The nearly 200-year-old Ocracoke Lighthouse in could face a move as flooding and severe storms threaten to inundate the site.
Bramble, Billie, Ringo and Raymond: How Corolla wild horses get their names
COROLLA, N.C. — There’s Bramble and Billie and Raymond and Ringo. And Junior, Fabio, Gus and Anne Bonny. Almost every one of Corolla’s wild horses has a name. Names make them easier to identify and keep up with. It gives them personality and helps with raising money for their care, said Meg Puckett, herd manager for the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. The names come from marks on their coat, where they were born, what color they are — or sometimes they’re random and have no special meaning whatsoever.
Andrew Brown family not satisfied after viewing about 20 more minutes of body-cam video
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Attorneys for Andrew Brown’s family declared at a news conference Tuesday that body-cam videos show deputies were not justified in shooting him outside his Elizabeth City home. The family had just viewed about 19 minutes of body-cam video from the April 21 incident when three Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies opened fire on Brown as he tried to drive away.
Currituck County expanding Corolla park into larger Outer Banks attraction
COROLLA, N.C. — Currituck County is expanding a Corolla park that already rivals some of the biggest attractions on the Outer Banks. A new vintage boat museum opens in July and plans are in the works for a $750,000 playground to be built nearby. The county is also taking over operation of a state-run wildlife museum in the park. “You will be able to spend the day there now,” said Currituck County commissioner Bob White.
Pasquotank board wants N.C. General Assembly to change body-cam release law in wake of Andrew Brown killing
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Thursday calling to change the state law that prevents the quick release of law enforcement body-cam videos. The resolution will be sent to the North Carolina General Assembly, which passed the law in 2016 that requires a court order to release body-cam video.
New webcam atop Cape Hatteras lighthouse offers view without the climb
BUXTON, N.C. — A new camera gives a soaring shorebird’s view of the Outer Banks landscape from the top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest of its kind in America. The webcam broadcasts online constantly from under the balcony of the lighthouse, nearly 200 feet up, showing sunrises on the ocean horizon, the pounding surf and part of Buxton village.
North Carolina deputy shoots suspect Saturday in Camden County
SOUTH MILLS, N.C. — A Camden County deputy repeatedly shot a man Saturday in South Mills after he pointed a shotgun at officers trying to make an arrest. Samuel Jacob Hickman, 25, of Pasquotank County was treated for multiple gunshot wounds in a hospital, according to a release from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. He was later released and is being held in a jail in Norfolk.
Protesters march to Andrew Brown’s home in Elizabeth City with plans to view his body lying in state afterward
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — A crowd of about 300 people gathered Sunday afternoon for a march to the home of Andrew Brown, the man killed by deputies April 21 during a felony search warrant. The group collected in Waterfront Park across the street from the Museum of the Albemarle, where his body lie for a public viewing. Early in the afternoon, music played over a loudspeaker.
Elizabeth City relaxes curfew start from 8 p.m. to midnight
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Elizabeth City has moved its curfew back four hours to midnight starting Friday. The city sent a release announcing the change Friday morning. Stemming from the Andrew Brown shooting, it declared a state of emergency on Monday and put a curfew in place on Tuesday, mandating that people get off the streets from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.
Pasquotank sheriff releases names of deputies involved in Andrew Brown shooting
The Virginian-Pilot | Apr 29, 2021 at 3:53 PM Naomi Rodgers and hundreds of other demonstrators return to the streets of Elizabeth City Wednesday, April 28, 2021, to protest the death of Andrew Brown. (Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot) ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Pasquotank Sheriff Tommy Wooten on Thursday released the names of the deputies who fired shots at Andrew Brown last week when he left his home as they executed a search warrant.
Andrew Brown shot in the back of the head and right arm by sheriff’s deputies, private autopsy shows
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The gunshot that killed Andrew Brown hit him in the back of his head, penetrating his brain, according to a private autopsy conducted by his family. Brown, who was fatally wounded April 21 by Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies, also had four wounds to his right arm, two of which were graze wounds, his attorneys reported at a press conference Tuesday.
Andrew Brown shot in the back of the head by sheriff’s deputy, autopsy shows
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The gunshot that killed Andrew Brown hit him in the back of his head, penetrating his brain, according to a private autopsy conducted by his family. Brown, who was fatally wounded April 21 by Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies, also had four wounds to his right arm, two of which were graze wounds, his attorneys reported at a news conference Tuesday.
Body cam footage of Andrew Brown shooting cannot be immediately released to the public, judge rules
A judge ordered the release of four body cam videos to Andrew Brown’s son and to one attorney within the next 10 days, in a hearing held in Pasquotank County Wednesday. Superior Court Judge Jeff Foster decided not to release any of the footage to the public, but it could be released 30 to 45 days after the completion of the investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Brown was shot and killed by deputies in Elizabeth City on April 21.
Andrew Brown shot in the back of the head by sheriff's deputy, private autopsy shows
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - The gunshot that killed Andrew Brown hit him in the back of his head, penetrating his brain, according to a private autopsy conducted by his family. Brown, who was fatally wounded April 21 by Pasquotank County sheriff's deputies, also had four wounds to his right arm, two of which were graze wounds, his attorneys reported at a news conference Tuesday.
Dozens of Elizabeth City demonstrators defy 8 p.m. curfew despite police warnings
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — About 50 people remained at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Water Street at the foot of the Pasquotank River. A police loudspeaker in a unending loop told people to disperse or face arrest. It was a mild night so a slight breeze, perfect conditions for an outdoor protest. The crowd chanted curse words about the curfew. Otherwise it was peaceful. Elizabeth City demonstrators defy 8 p.m. curfew despite police warnings.
Andrew Brown shot in the back of the head by sheriff’s deputy, autopsy shows
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — An autopsy showed a bullet hole to the back of Andrew Brown’s head that penetrated his brain, according to attorneys for his family. Attorneys put up two charts at a news conference in Elizabeth City Tuesday morning demonstrating the results of a private autopsy commissioned by the family. One chart was a drawing that showed the wound to the back of Brown’s head; the other showed four non-fatal wounds to his right arm. “He was executed,” attorney Ben Crump said of Brown.
Andrew Brown shot in the back of the head by sheriff’s deputy, autopsy shows
One chart was a drawing that showed the wound to the back of Brown’s head; the other showed four graze wounds to his right arm that were not fatal.
NC city declares state of emergency before bodycam footage of Andrew Brown’s shooting is released
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Elizabeth City declared a state of emergency Monday, ahead of the anticipated release of body camera footage in the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown. One or more Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed Brown, 42, last week while executing search and arrest warrants. Neighbors reported hearing multiple shots fired, and one eyewitness said Brown was shot as he tried to drive away. Protesters have since called for officers’ body camera footage to be released.
North Carolina county only shows 20 seconds of redacted body cam video of Andrew Brown Jr. shooting
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Attorneys of Andrew Brown Jr. said Monday afternoon that the Pasquotank County authorities only showed them 20 seconds of the redacted body cam video of Brown’s fatal shooting by sheriff’s office deputies. Brown’s attorneys expressed disappointment in what the county authorities turned over Monday, describing the video as a “snipped” and saying it was heavily redacted. “We do not feel we got transparency,” said Ben Crump, one of the family’s attorneys.
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