Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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for "Kelly, Susan Stafford"
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"Born in Monroe in 1888, a home-grown department store became, for generations of North Carolinians, the gold standard of Christmas shopping." W.H. Belk and his brother John expanded the business by partnering with investors in other towns,. One example being Hudson Belk in Raleigh. In the 1960s, Belk began the shift from a value orientation to a fashion orientation. Belk Inc. was sold in 2015 to Sycamore Partners.
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Mike and Theresa Lowe began operating their business, Mike's Farm in 1986. Over the years, he Onslow County couple has succeeded in transforming a family tobacco farm near Richlands, N.C. into a regional Christmas and holiday destination. To accommodate their many seasonal promotions, the couple recently opened the North Carolina Production Barn in 2019, showcasing handmade goods from all the state's 100 counties.
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22623
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This article profiles a North Carolina Stable owner and her lifelong obsession with horses. Danielle Veasy, owner and founder of Southern Oaks in Moore County, North Carolina has spent her entire life working, riding, and raising horses.
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28492
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The Schiffman brothers run a successful fourth-generation jewelry store in Greensboro, NC. The history of the family business, the family, and their success are described.
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Charlotte's Mint Museum of Art has a fashion collection with over 10,000 historical articles of clothing. These garments provide insight into the history of clothing design and are pieces of art that teach us much about American culture.
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Starlight Café in Greenville serves high quality food and supports the farm to table concept. Most of the food served at Starlight Café is grown and raised at Starlight Farm and Gardens while additional food comes from nearby towns such a La Grange, Goldsboro, and Snow Hill.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 7, December 2015,
p50, 52-53, il, por, map
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28493
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The Atlantic Beach Seafood & Fresh Market’s success as a 3rd generation family business is described. The Kamile and Chandler Willis met at the restaurant, married, and now are taking control of the successful Atlantic Beach institution. Stories of the family, the couple, and the family business are told.
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28491
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Once a stagecoach stop, Washburn’s General Store in Rutherford County is where the locals eat lunch and orders come in from around the world. The history of the general store and its owners are detailed. The store has been in the family for five generations and remains a pillar of the local community.
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24067
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Navitat Canopy Adventures in Barnardsville, North Carolina offers visitors two-hour canopy tours over the wilderness of Buncombe County. The zip line-based tours provide spectacular views of the Blue Ridge and thrills for the adventurer.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 5, October 2015,
p186-188, 190, il, por, map
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43163
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"There's more to Kernersville's most famous home than meets the eye. Filled with nooks, trapdoors, and a tiny theater, Kerner's Folly is a Victorian homage to the power of imagination."
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42929
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"Fifty years ago, a hobby farmer began delivering his beloved gladiolus blooms to people across Moore County. Today, his son carries on the joyful tradition." David Bailey continues his father, Gibb Bailey's interest in gladiolus.
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22790
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Richard Ritter, from Bakersville, North Carolina, is a renowned glassblower and one of nineteen individuals to be named a North Carolina Living Treasure. He describes the tedious process of glassblowing and introduces a number of tools used in glass artistry.
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The Grimes Plantation is one of the oldest properties in Pitt County and it was named for Confederate general Bryan Grimes who became a prominent farmer in Pitt County after the Civil War. Eddie Smith, a native of Lexington, has restored Grimesland Plantation to its original painting and details.
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36959
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A companion to “Hole in the Wall Joints: Tried and True,” this article profiled nine restaurants located in towns stretching from the coast to the mountains and whose menus range from seafood to snacks. Local spots that became the hearts of their towns included Waterfront Seafood Shack, Kitty Hawk; Allen and Son, Chapel Hill; and Dots Dario, Marion.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 85 Issue 3, August 2017,
p90-94, 96, 98, 100-102, 104, 106, 108, 110-114
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In the height of textile production in the 1940s, company towns--towns within towns--housed thousands of workers and their families. For many of the children that grew up in Cone Mill Villages, White Oak, or Proximity Print Works, the experiences within these mill villages offer sweet memories.
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