3+ hour, 10+ min ago  (736+ words) Civic knowledge remains critical to our nation's long-term survival. "A well informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny," Thomas Jefferson told us, adding, "If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (600+ words) Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance, P. O. Box 69, Windsor, NC 27983, or e-mail them to twhite@apgenc. com. All events must be submitted by 4 p. m. each Monday....