Voices of the Albemarle

Send us Fan Mail Food Bank of the Albemarle CEO Liz Reasoner sits down to discuss the needs of our community, what causes them, and what the Food Bank does to make a difference.  Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance. Stay connected with local news, stories, and community updates at: 🌐 https://www.dailyadvance.com/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com/thedail...

Send us Fan Mail America is 250 years old! Listen as Izzy and David sit down with George Jackson to discuss the political and socioeconomic dynamics of North Carolina during the Revolutionary War, leading to NC becoming the First Colony in Freedom.  Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance. Stay connected with local news, stories, and community updates a...

Send us Fan Mail 2 Souls Wine Bar co-owners Nicole Hyatt and Mel Martine sit with Izzy and David to discuss their business, their friendship, and where the two meet in the middle.  Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance. Stay connected with local news, stories, and community updates at: 🌐 https://www.dailyadvance.com/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com/theda...

Send us Fan Mail From long standing programs to new ideas, the three leading ladies of AoA paint a picture of the arts non-profit organization in the heart of downtown. Join Izzy, Christyn Parker, Lauren Luther, and Pearl Napolitano as they discuss the ins and outs of running an arts non-profit in their hometown.  Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance...

Send us Fan Mail Jeanette Wilson, DVM, sits down with Izzy and David to discuss her holistic and western mixed veterinary practice, "Happy Earth Pet Hospice," where she specializes in at home end-of-life and quality-of-life care. Wilson discusses her passion and how it led her where she is today. Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance. Stay c...

Send us Fan Mail Local resident Alexis Oldham, also known as ALO Photography, sits down with Izzy and David to discuss her passion for photography, love of the community, and where the two intersect.  Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance. Stay connected with local news, stories, and community updates at: 🌐 https://www.dailyadvance.com/ 📘 https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail Fakro America employees Tom Glab and Jordan Huss sit down to discuss the attic stair and skylight manufacturing company's journey. Tom and Jordan give an inside look at the growth of the company after opening their first United States manufacturing plant in Elizabeth City last June, as well as a glimpse into the future of industry in Pasquotank County.  Thanks for listening t...

Send us Fan Mail CEO of the Ruby Bridges Foundation, Miles Daniels joins Izzy and David to talk about the work of the non-profit, Camp Bridges, and meeting the Civil Rights Icon herself over 25 years ago.  Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance. Stay connected with local news, stories, and community updates at: 🌐 https://www.dailyadvance.com/ 📘 https...

Send us Fan Mail ECDI Director Debbie Malenfant returns for her second episode to give Izzy and David a look ahead at Elizabeth City's upcoming Potato Festival, May 15, 16, and 17.  Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance. Stay connected with local news, stories, and community updates at: 🌐 https://www.dailyadvance.com/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com...

Send us Fan Mail Edenton Steamers' General Manager Lauren Baker sits down with Izzy and David to talk about her position as the first Woman GM in the league, what makes a good team, and the love of the game.  Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance. Stay connected with local news, stories, and community updates at: 🌐 https://www.dailyadvance.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Center Players Emeline and Cameron, alongside their Director Natalie Hill, join Izzy and David to speak about the upcoming Center Players shows. Ahead of the performances of Alice in Wonderland Jr. and 101 Dalmatians Kids, the kids and Natalie give an inside look at their experience passing Through the Looking Glass.  Alice in Wonderland will take place May 7, 8, & 9, while 10...

Send us Fan Mail Sentara Albemarle Medical Center President Teresa Watson talks with Izzy and David about her journey from Medical Assistant to becoming a hospital executive, and how she hopes to use those experiences to create a better future for healthcare in the rural Northeastern North Carolina region.  Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance. Stay...

Send us Fan Mail ECSU Professor and local musician Douglas Jackson sits down with Izzy and David to talk about his recently released single, Elizabeth City Grooves, and career in the music industry of Los Angeles before making his way to work at Elizabeth City State University. Special for the 10th episode, Jackson becomes the first musician to perform live on Voices of the Albemarle.  Thanks for...

Send us Fan Mail Local mixed media artist Katherine Wassink joins Izzy and David to speak about her journey into her unique wall art medium— fiber and felt. From her technical background in fabric to her creative endeavors, Wassink has always worked hard to ensure her work was seen and taken seriously.  Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance. Stay conn...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Napolitano, Master Brewer of Seven Sounds Brewing Company, and Brandyn Napolitano, Master Brewer of Ghost Harbor Brewing Company, join Izzy and David alongside Ghost Harbor's owner, Thomas Reese.  The three craftsmen discuss the passion, highs and lows, and process behind the art of craft beer. Beyond the brewing process, they discuss the past, present, and future of the...

Send us Fan Mail Councilwoman Katherine Felton joins Izzy and David for the seventh episode of Voices of the Albemarle to speak about her adolescence as a young activist in Elizabeth City. Ms. Felton provides an inside look at her personal experience with protest marches and peaceful demonstrations, like the one at the W.T. Grant lunch counter on Main Street. From joining nonviolence protest class...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 6 of Voices of the Albemarle , 11-year-old Penelope Nickens, a fifth grader at Northeast Academy of Aerospace and Advanced Technologies, joins Izzy and David to share a powerful and refreshing perspective on today’s digital world. Penelope opens up about the effects of constant screen time, social media, and consumer culture on empathy—both for her generation and those...

Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Dr. S. Keith Hargrove joins Izzy and David to discuss the university’s latest strategic plan, Ascend 2030. The conversation explores the future of ECSU’s academic programs, the university’s continued growth and impact on Elizabeth City, and why Dr. Hargrove envisions Elizabeth City as a “great place to work, live, and learn.”  Thanks for...

Send us Fan Mail David and Izzy sit down with ECPPS Superintendent, Dr. Keith Parker , and three former student board members home from their first semester of college. This episode is a must listen for anyone interested in our local education system, the future Parker hopes to build, and an inside look at how it shapes the young minds as they head off into their own futures.  Thanks for listening...

Send us Fan Mail Izzy and David sit down with The Daily Advance’s managing editor, Chris Day, and former Daily Advance employee Robert Kelly-Goss to discuss the history, present, and future of the print journalism industry, centering on their experiences with The Daily Advance and beyond. Thanks for listening to Voices of the Albemarle, brought to you by The Daily Advance. Stay connected with loca...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2, Izzy and David sit down with Dr. Kevin Kupietz , Aviation Chair at ECSU, and Scott Hinton , Director of the Elizabeth City Regional Airport, to explore how their collaborative partnership is shaping the future of aviation in the Pasquotank region.  A must-listen for anyone interested in local growth, education, and the future of flight.  Thanks for listening to Voice...

Send us Fan Mail Izzy and David sit down with  Deborah Malenfant , Executive Director of Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc., to discuss the growth, challenges, and exciting momentum shaping our downtown. Deborah shares insights on revitalization projects, community partnerships, and her vision for a thriving, connected Elizabeth City. A must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of our communit...