🌱 Who’s coming to Elizabeth City State for Saturday’s homecoming kickoff?

Coffee in hand, Elizabeth City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Who's coming to Elizabeth City State for Saturday's homecoming kickoff?
• How new Coast Guard aircraft could boost missions from Elizabeth City

Also on today's calendar: Chapel and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Elizabeth City Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Elizabeth City Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Elizabeth City.

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
• Thursday: Sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• HBCU Football Schedule: Games to watch Oct. 10 (amsterdamnews.com) — Elizabeth City State's homecoming game is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, when the Vikings host Lincoln (Pa.) at 1 p.m. in Elizabeth City. The matchup is one of several notable HBCU games that day, but for local fans it's the centerpiece of homecoming festivities and a big chance to pack the stands in support.
   

• Coast Guard orders six additional C-130J surveillance aircraft (seapowermagazine.org) — Elizabeth City's Coast Guard air station is one of just three bases that will eventually operate an expanded fleet of 25 new HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft. The added planes, arriving between 2028 and 2030, are meant to boost missions like search and rescue, border security, and disaster response, potentially increasing activity and capabilities at the local air station.
   

📸 Around Elizabeth City

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Elizabeth City

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Elizabeth City State University Vikings vs. Lincoln University Lions →
  Roebuck Stadium, 1704 Weeksville Rd, Elizabeth City
  1:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Chapel →
  Davenport Chapel, 715 N Poindexter St, Elizabeth City
  10:00 am
Friday October 9
• 2026 Viking Homecoming: Putt & Pour →
  1525 North Road Street, Elizabeth City
  3:00 pm
• All Black Affair →
  112 North Water Street, Elizabeth City
  8:00 pm
• MAGIC HUNKS LIVE TAKEOVER ELIZABETH CITY,NC!!! →
  Kinfolk axe throwing, 206 North Poindexter Street, Elizabeth City
  8:00 pm
• ECSU 90's Throwback Homecoming Party →
  501 S Water Steet, Elizabeth City
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• ARC's Weekly Public Open House
  Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce, 502 E Ehringhaus St, Elizabeth City
  10:00 am
• 2026 Viking Homecoming: Noir on the Water →
  Waterfront Park, 508 South Water Street, Elizabeth City
  9:00 pm

📣 Elizabeth City Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• Volleyball @ Perquimans
  Camden County High Camden, NC 27921
  4:30 pm
• Perquimans County Pirates vs Camden County Bruins →
  Perquimans High School, 305 S Edenton Rd St, Hertford
  4:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Cross Country @ Edenton (Depart @ 2:45 pm)
  Camden County High Camden, NC 27921
  4:30 pm
• Boys Soccer @ Gates (Depart @ 3)
  Camden County High Camden, NC 27921
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chris and his team did an excellent job beautifying the garden beds surrounding my home.
  I greatly appreciated both his workmanship and creativity! (Nextdoor Newbegun Land)
• Okay so third time is cause for a post.
  Anyone know why the power keeps going on and off? Okisko area. UPDATE: The 4th outage causes the recloser switch to stay open. They will have to… (Nextdoor Foreman Bundy)

• Elizabeth City State University posted a job opening for Associate Director of Design in Elizabeth City. Apply here.
• Sentara Healthcare posted a job opening for Security Officer Armed_Flexi/PRN in Elizabeth City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elizabeth City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Duck

• This week in the Meeting Room, October 5-9 (outerbanksvoice.com)
• This East Coast Escape In North Carolina Is Packed With Beaches, Seafood, And Scenic Parks (newsbreak.com)

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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook