Record #:

42798

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

The city of Washington, N.C. recently completed a $3.4 million project updating underground infrastructure to its Main Street. workers replaced in some instances 50 and 100 year old storm-water drainage pipes. City fathers led by Mayor Mac Hodges took the opportunity as well to make the street more pedestrian friendly.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January-February 2021, p38-43 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Washington (N.C.)--Down on Main Street; Washington (N.C)

Record #:

43068

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

22 year old Washington native and recent North Carolina State graduate, Sarah Lynch spent her junior and senior years playing the iconci Ms. Wuf, Wolfpack sports mascot.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 4, July-Aug. 2021, p44-49 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mascots; Ms. Wuf (N.C. State mascot)

Record #:

43075

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

After a process, Leendert Van Staalduinen and his family made their way from Holland to Beaufort County in 1943. In 1996, third generation Carl Van Staalduinen and his two brothers bought Terra Ceia Farms from their father Cornelis.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 3, May-June 2021, p22-28 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Terra Ceia Farms; Tulips; Tulips--Terra Ceia; Flowers--North Carolina; Pantego; Beaufort County--Description and travel

Record #:

43107

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

In North Carolina, small schools played six-man football until 1959.The Pirates of Bath high School won state championships in 1958, 1959 and 1960.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 5, September-October 2021, p24-32 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bath High School; Bath High School--football team; Football--High school; Football-Bath High School

Record #:

43194

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

Woolard, career musician, particularly associated with the North Carolina beach music genre, joined the iconic band, "The Embers" in 1976. He recounts his many memorable experiences.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 6, November/December 2021, p12-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Beach Music; Woolard, Craig (musician); Embers (band)

Record #:

43277

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

A native of Washington, Harold Robinson developed epilepsy when he was twelve. Nonetheless, Robinson moved forward with his aspirations for a career in football. In August 2022, he will be inducted into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. He was with Williamston High School for nearly 30 years before joining the coaching staff of ECU in 2004.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January-February 2022, p12-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Football--High school; Football--Washington High School; Football--Williamston High School; North Carolina High School Athletic Association; Robinson, Harold (football coach); East Carolina University--Sports--coaches

Record #:

43367

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

Stone 43, an interior designer, recently purchased and is restoring the 1785 Hyatt in Washington N.C. The house is one of the three oldest standing structures in town. A Georgia native, she recounts the path leading to her current project.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 11 Issue 2, March-April 2022, p16-25 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Washington (N.C.)--History; Washington (N.C.)--Historic homes; Washington (N.C.)--Buildings--preservation

Record #:

43481

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

C.J. Jenkins, a recent honor roll graduate of P.S. Jones Middle School has gained an early success in drag racing. He lives on a poultry farm south of Jamesville.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 11 Issue 3, May-June 2022, p16-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Drag racing; Drag racing--youngsters