City of Elizabeth City

This is the official Twitter account for the City of Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

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CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 4:00 p.m.
Gardner Municipal Building

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Holiday Trash Collection Schedule
Trash collection routes will proceed as normal on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Please place your bins at the curb by 8:00am.

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Second Ward Councilors Gibbs and Whitehurst invite residents to attend a Community Meeting on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Knobbs Creek Recreation Center.
200 E Ward Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

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Good morning,

Joseph Simmons, a homicide suspect from Walkers Landing, voluntarily surrendered to authorities earlier today.

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The City of Elizabeth City is implementing a cutting-edge gunshot detection system and expanding its AI-powered camera network. These efforts are part of our continued commitment to public safety, smarter policing, and a more connected community.

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The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Elizabeth City will hold a regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers
located on the 2nd floor of the Gardner Municipal
Building at 306 East Colonial Avenue.

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Notice of Meeting – Historic Preservation Commission
May 2025 Session

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Attention residents of Parkview and Edgewood: The water leak in your area has been successfully repaired. Water service has been fully restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

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There's a forcemain water leak on Parkview Drive. Crews are working to repair it, and water service is temporarily off in the Parkview and Edgewood areas. Updates will follow, and service may be disrupted for several hours.

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FUN JUNKTION PLAYGROUND WILL BE BACK OPEN ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND COOPERATION!!

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National Fair Housing Month is approaching! The City urges residents to understand their Fair Housing rights and how to use them. Check out and share our complaint procedure, and stay tuned for upcoming activities!

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Join us as we celebrate the incredible strength and resilience of breast cancer survivors and help spread awareness. This special event will feature inspiring stories, and a community coming together to honor your journey.

Let's come together, wear pink, and show our support.

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City offices will be closing at 3:00 PM today due to impassable roads in certain areas caused by the effects of Storm Helene. We will continue to monitor the storm closely and provide updates as needed.

Please remain cautious and prioritize safety during this time.

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Congratulations, Battalion Chief Copeland! After 30 incredible years, your unwavering commitment and heroism have made our city safer. May your retirement be filled with well-deserved rest and cherished moments. Your legacy burns brightly in our hearts.

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Mayor Rivers honored Alpha Delta Kappa—an International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators—at Monday’s council meeting. Their commitment to educational excellence & community service led to the dedication of October as ‘International Alpha Delta Kappa Month’ in Elizabeth City.

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Meet our amazing electric team and enjoy fun & educational activities. Plus, you’ll have a chance to enter a drawing to WIN 2,000 kilowatts off your bill. That’s a fantastic way to save!

*You do not have to be present to win*

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Mark your calendars! Public Power Week is coming up soon and we cannot wait. October 7th through the 11th, join us for an annual celebration of the value that public power utilities bring to their communities all across the U.S.

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When you come in to pay your power bill, you'll have a chance to WIN a prize! Join us on Wednesday October 9th for our Community Celebration!