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🌱 Investigators seek answers after suspicious fire at Edenton's Ralph's Pizza

Edenton, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Edenton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Investigators seek answers after suspicious fire at Edenton's Ralph's Pizza
  • Edenton man charged with patient abuse, neglect and kidnapping
  • Three Edenton players help Lawrence Academy claim state tennis title

Also on today's calendar: Sip, Shop & Sparkle: A Holiday Experience and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
  • Friday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suspicious fire at Edenton ' s Ralph ' s Pizza under investigation (wcti12.com) — State investigators are looking into a suspicious early-morning fire at Ralph's Pizza on North Granville Street in Edenton. Officials have not determined the cause, and the SBI is leading the investigation with state and local assistance. Anyone with information is asked to call 252-482-4444.
   

2. Defendant charged with abuse and neglect in Chowan Co. (reflector.com) — An Edenton man faces felony patient abuse and neglect and first-degree kidnapping charges following an Oct. 28 arrest, according to the Chowan County Sheriff's Office. Dakavias Davontae Bowser, 21, also faces two assault charges, and no bond was set. The charges are allegations, not findings of guilt.
   

3. Lawrence Academy wins state tennis title (dailyadvance.com) — Three Edenton players helped Lawrence Academy clinch a state tennis championship, each winning a singles match in the 5-1 final against Northeast Academy on Oct. 31. Abby Tynch, Eloise Haigler and Emily May were part of a six-player roster that finished with 18 wins and the NCISAA 1A title.
   

4. What is fun and learning? ‘Showdown' invites young Catholics to test their knowledge of the faith (dioceseofraleigh.org) — A Jeopardy-style faith competition brought 25 young people to St. Ann Catholic Church in Edenton on Nov. 7. Students ages 8–17 from parishes in Edenton, Williamston and Plymouth competed in the second annual All Saints Showdown, designed to build friendships and involvement in parish life.
   

5. Tar River Art Gallery at the Mills now open (reflector.com) — A painting of a barn at Hayes Plantation near Edenton is among the works on display at the newly opened Tar River Art Gallery at Rocky Mount Mills. The nonprofit gallery is testing the space with a four-month trial run and welcomes visitors Friday through Sunday, from 2–6 p.m.
   

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Ok Edenton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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