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Elizabeth City, NC
77Events this week
13Free things to do
65New spots
78New stories

● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Elizabeth City

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 77 events, day by day →

CPR Basic Life Support Training

Saturday 8am · Virginia Beach

Fall Flea Market

Saturday 8am · Grace Lutheran Church

Pancake Breakfast / Fly-in

Saturday 8:30am · Chesapeake Regional Airport

Landstown Commons Creepy Car Show

Saturday 9am · Landstown Commons

Monthly Foodbank Distribution

Saturday 9am · New Beginnings Church of Christ · Free

New in Elizabeth City

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Abbey's Waggin' Tails

Pets

Fresh fur, happy home: Whether your dog needs a tidy trim or just a bath to reset the snuggle factor, Abbey's Waggin' Tails keeps Elizabeth City pups looking sharp without the fuss.

rymaps.org ↗

Debbie's Pet Parlor

Pets

Pampered paws, locally: Debbie's Pet Parlor keeps Elizabeth City pets looking sharp with experienced groomers, a calm, stress-free vibe, and thoughtful touches like specialized skin and coat treatments.

localdogfoods.net ↗

Star Nails

Beauty

Treat your nails right: Star Nails is that reliable spot locals lean on when hands or toes need a quick glow-up.

booking.gocheckin.net ↗

Elizabeth City’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Elizabeth City’s best →

Most read in Elizabeth City

The five stories Elizabeth City readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Every new Buc-ee's opening in 2027, from Florida to Kansas. See list

    Buc-ee's, the popular Texas-based convenience store and gas stop, plans to open 11 new locations across seven states in 2027.

    Full story at ocala.com ↗

  2. HRS: 28th Elizabeth City Historic Ghost Walk

    The 28th edition of Elizabeth City Historic Ghost Walk is set to take place on October 9 and 10 in Elizabeth City.

    Full story at wavy.com ↗

  3. Nor’easter slams the East Coast Oct. 21 and 22

    A slow-moving nor’easter is expected to continue its impact on coastal communities in North Carolina and Virginia until mid-week.

    Full story at rollingout.com ↗

  4. Cleome brings grandmother’s garden back to life

    Cleome, known as "spider plant," or "Grandfather's Whiskers," is a perennial plant that thrives in South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

    Full story at goldsborodailynews.com ↗

  5. Hundreds of NC gas stations accused of violating tax suspension

    Over 220 complaints have been filed against North Carolina gas stations allegedly violating the state's gas tax suspension.

    Full story at wsoctv.com ↗

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