Record #:

43790

Author(s):

Jackson, Holly

Abstract:

A native of Tarboro, Reggie Fountain's interest in boats began when he was eight years old. Fountain entered professional boat racing in the 1970s. His company , Fountain Powerboats built more than 10,000 boats and generated $1 billion in sales. In 2010, the company was sold to Iconic Marine Group.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023, p14-20, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fountain Powerboats; Fountain, Reggie; Boatbuilding--powerboats; Boating industry--Chocowinity; Boating industry--North Carolina, Eastern

Record #:

43994

Author(s):

Jackson, Holly

Abstract:

Charles Thrasher moved from California to Chocowinity and has since taken an avid interest in photographing the beauty of local swamps. Focus of this sketch is a wetland near Cherry Run Road outside of Washington. All photos are taken from his fiberglass kayak. He hopes to change people's negative perceptions of swamps. His work is currently documented in a Facebook group he created last year titled Beaufort County NC Photography.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 4, November-December 2023, p16-25, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Photography--Beaufort County--Swamps and Wetlands; Beaufort County--Description and travel; Swamps--Beaufort County

Record #:

43992

Author(s):

Jackson, Holly

Abstract:

Nick Botello-Hernandez has been the Park Ranger for Goose Creek State Park in Beaufort County for five years now. This year marks the 50th year of operation for the park. Kids have the opportunity to join in for assisting activities in the park by joining the Junior Ranger Program. The program allows kid to participate in community service events that promote continued maintenance for natural ecosystems and cultural features in the park.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 5, January-February 2024, p26-29, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Goose Creek State Park; Beaufort county--Parks

Record #:

43995

Author(s):

Jackson, Holly

Abstract:

Smoke on the Water BBQ and Chili Festival in Washington celebrates its 25th anniversary this October. Pam Anderson started the festival in 1998 as a way to help area charities raise money. Since the festival began more than $300,000 has poured back into those charities. An estimated 30,000 people visit Washington each year to attend the event.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 4, September-October 2023, p24-26, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Washington; Smoke on the Water (festival--Washington)