Voices of the Albemarle

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 connected with local news, stories, and community updates at: 🌐 https://www.dailyadvance.com/📘 https://www.facebook.com/thedailyadvance/

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://www.facebook.com/thedailyadvance/

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 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/thedailyadvance/

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://www.facebook.com/thedailyadvance/

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/thedailyadvance/

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/📘 https://www.facebook.com/thedailyadvance/

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 101 Dalmatians Kids will hold their shows on April 30 and May 2 at Arts of the Albemarle on Main Street.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/thedailyadvance/

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 connected with local news, stories, and community updates at: 🌐 https://www.dailyadvance.com/📘 https://www.facebook.com/thedailyadvance/

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 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/thedailyadvance/

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 connected with local news, stories, and community updates at: 🌐 https://www.dailyadvance.com/📘 https://www.facebook.com/thedailyadvance/

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 industry culture, specifically within Elizabeth City.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/thedailyadvance/

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 classes at age 11 to personally meeting Dr. King in Elizabeth City at age 16, Felton illustrates the strength of her character and beliefs through stories of her childhood in activism and adulthood as the first Black female department head.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/thedailyadvance/

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 before it. From cyberbullying to nonstop advertising, she explains what she sees happening around her and how small changes can help make the world a more thoughtful, connected place.This honest conversation reminds us that sometimes the clearest insights come from the youngest voices.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/thedailyadvance/

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 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/thedailyadvance/

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 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/thedailyadvance/

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 local news, stories, and community updates at: 🌐 https://www.dailyadvance.com/📘 https://www.facebook.com/thedailyadvance/

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 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/thedailyadvance/

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 community.Adams Multimedia Marketing and Community Services Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.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/thedailyadvance/