Welcome!
Edenton Gazette is grateful for your interest and support!
Citizen and Civic journalism are key elements in our coverage and understanding of the issues that shape current laws, policies, and ultimately, the collective priorities for those who call Chowan county home.
It is important to hear from community members about important issues happening in Chowan County communities that might not be visible to other community members and to increase the awareness of available resources in Chowan County.
We are focused on bringing first-person storytelling about how Chowan County citizens are impacted or are enabled by local, state, and national policy. We will do this with a focus on answering common questions, clarifying the issues, enabling improved civic understanding, production of personal essays & short videos, and more.
Additionally, citizen / civic journalism will help capture our collective experience, that we can contribute to the historical record in a meaningful manner. To achieve our goals, we will focus on the following areas:
- Increase civic awareness and participation in democratic engagement
- Continual public involvement with government
- Increase citizen/student journalism in areas affecting their communities
- Editorial Independence
Our Values
- Learning and growing through community engagement.
- Reflecting on Chowan county citizens and how daily life is shaped.
- Sharing the fact-based lectern with people of Chowan County.
- Supporting and collaborating with others to better inform Chowan County
- Advocating the collective values of Chowan County
We look forward to partnering with you on creating a better informed community and engagement concerning issues important to Chowan County and Edenton.
