🌱 Why Forbes ranks Elizabeth City State among America’s top public HBCUs

What's up Elizabeth City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Forbes ranks Elizabeth City State among America’s top public HBCUs

Also on today's calendar: Perquimans County Pirates vs Northside HS and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
• Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Three North Carolina HBCUs are currently ranked among the top 10 public universities (myfox8.com) — Elizabeth City residents can take pride that Elizabeth City State University is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public HBCUs for 2026, according to Forbes. The list weighs tuition cost, graduation rates, and post-college earnings, putting ECSU alongside North Carolina A&T and Winston-Salem State as standout options for families comparing HBCUs.
   

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📸 Around Elizabeth City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elizabeth City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Community Choice Awards →
  Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S Water St, Elizabeth City
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 8

• ARC's Weekly Public Open House
  Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce 502 E Ehringhaus St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  10:00 am

Tuesday August 11

• Perquimans County Pirates vs Northside HS →
  Perquimans High School, 305 S Edenton Rd St, Hertford
  4:30 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Perquimans County Pirates vs Bear Grass Bears →
  Perquimans High School, 305 S Edenton Rd St, Hertford
  4:30 pm

Thursday August 13

• ARC open to the public
  Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce Albemarle Railroad Club 1051 Highway17 South Elizabeth City, NC. 27909
  10:00 am
• JV/V Volleyball @ Northside HS
  Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  4:00 pm
• HS Boys Soccer Home vs First Flight
  Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  4:30 pm

Friday August 14

• Senior Sunrise
  Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  6:15 am

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📣 Elizabeth City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 11

• Boys Soccer vs Bear Grass Charter
  Camden County High Camden, NC 27921
  5:00 pm
• Freshman and new student Parent Night
  Camden County High School Cafeteria
  6:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Volleyball @ First Flight (Depart @ 2:30)
  Camden County High Camden, NC 27921
  4:30 pm
• Boys Soccer @ Currituck (Depart @ 3:15)
  Camden County High Camden, NC 27921
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Puppies looking for a good home!
  Pyrenees ready now! Very playful and smart! Vaccines: Yes Spayed/neutered: No to young 2 males 4 girls (Nextdoor Northside)
• Anyone in Mt Hermon Village see this puppy.
  Please call me 757-407-5650. He answers to Lil Dude & Demon. Please help our fur baby get home. (Nextdoor Mt Hermon Village)

• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04465) - 104 North Hughes Blvd. in Elizabeth City. Apply here.
• City of Elizabeth City North Carolina posted a job opening for School Crossing Guard in Elizabeth City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elizabeth City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hertford

• Foster Family Alliance seeks donations, community support for Eastern N.C. families (islandfreepress.org)

Edenton

• Edenton community (nclottery.com)

Duck

• Overnight rain causes flooding on NC 12; Dare County to host meeting on highway closures (outerbanksvoice.com)

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Ok Elizabeth City! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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