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34394
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Two Hyde County residents, Gloria Jennette and Bertha Spencer, highly regarded genealogists and historians, have each spent over twenty years researching their families. Using a variety of records including slave records, they have been able to trace some of their ancestors to the mid to late 1700s and early 1800s. Between the two of them, they possess a mixture of surnames of men and women who lived in various communities throughout Hyde County such as Middleton, White Plains, Nebraska, Slocum, Mount Pleasant and Piney Woods.
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39484
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This article features Bryant Morrison, resident of Englehard, who is Athletic Director at Mattamuskeet Early College High School in Hyde County.
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34382
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Commercial fishermen have been an integral part of Hyde County’s heritage and economy. David Gibbs, a third-generation commercial fisherman, has spent the last twenty-five years crabbing, fishing, shrimping, and oystering. As Gibbs explains, with different kinds of fishing the work varies from day to day.
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43132
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Jeffrey Stotesberry joined the Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department at age 18 in 1979. He became Fire Chief in 1988. Today, the Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department comprises twenty-five rostered members.
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42783
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At 81, Earl is a third generation musician. In 2004, the North Carolina Folklore Society awarded him and his brother Max the Brown-Hudson Folklore Award for their exceptional contributions to North Carolina's cultural heritage.
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43192
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Etheridge Oil & Gas, Inc. is located in Engelhard. The Etheridge family has been in the oil and ga business for nearly 90 years. Four generations have operated the concern, facing many challenges with the passage of time.
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39427
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The article tells the story of Lucy Elizabeth Douglas Gibbs (d. 2016) of Hyde County, who passed down the recipe and enjoyment of making 'Pull Candy.'
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24849
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Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge maintains multiple trails for both driving and hiking throughout the refuge. Various areas of the refuge provide varying opportunities for viewing wildlife.
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39400
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This article is a wonderful feature on Helga Frieda Erna Jarvis, 83, a native of Chile, and a resident of Hyde County for nearly fifty years. The article talks of her unique life in Valparaiso, Chile, how both WWI and WWII affected her German-Chilean family in Chile; and her meeting and marrying a Navy man named Foster Linwood Jarvis of Rose Bay, Hyde County, NC. Her husband died in 1993 and she teaches, gives presentations and shares her German-Chilean cultural experiences and her talent as a multi-lingual speaker in different ways.
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24861
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Jockey’s Ridge has an intriguing history from its namesake, a shifting sand dune, to vanished buildings buried under the sand. Today, the ridge is a huge draw on the Outer Banks and is part of the Jockey’s Ridge State Park. The park offers numerous outdoor activities for everyone, including the handicapped.
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43381
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Morales is a native of Maracay, Venezuela. He currently serves as Public Information Officer for Hyde County Schools and a part-time ESL (English as a second language) instructor. Teaching has been his passion since childhood. He has a commitment to community involvement. He is an active member of North Carolina Association of Educators and has aspirations for state office.
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43462
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Originally famous for its pumping station and hunting lounge, Lake Mattamuskeet has been recognized as the state’s largest freshwater lake. Now, the acclaimed landmark is known for its National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to a diverse selection of animals that range from black bears and deer to reptiles and amphibians.
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38116
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Hunting in Eastern North Carolina has shifted its purpose from utilitarian to sport, but one aspect that has not changed is coastal community members, reflected in established surnames such as Cahoon, Garrish, and Swindell participate. Individual participation is reflected in Chase Luker, a Hyde County resident who keeps coastal community tradition alive through hunting related activities such as decoy carving. Descriptions include the label he applies to himself (Southern Outer Banks), his decoy creation approach (great attention to feathery details), and his role models (Wayland Baum, John Williams, and Frank Gaskill).
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43031
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In 1823, Massachusetts architect Noah Porter completed the Ocracoke Lighthouse and adjoining three room keeper's quarters for $11,359.35