Record #:

13641

Author(s):

Goerch, Carl

Abstract:

The yam festival is a big affair down in Tabor City, and everybody turns out to pay honor to a crop which puts money in many a Tar Heel pocket.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 23, Nov 1951, p13-13, 23, f

Subject(s):

Festivals--Tabor City; Yams

Record #:

24720

Author(s):

Goerch, Carl

Abstract:

The Carolinas Yam Festival takes place in Tabor City, Columbus County each year; civilians celebrate the crop that boosted the economy.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 22, October 1951, p12-13, 23, il

Subject(s):

Festivals--Tabor City; Yams; Columbus County--Description and travel; Columbus County--Industry and agriculture

Record #:

27781

Author(s):

Wallace, Emily

Abstract:

The history of the sweet potato and yam’s influence in Johnston County is explored. Starting in 1985, Smithfield has hosted a Ham and Yam Festival. One of the main events of the festival is a contest that judges how much the potatoes look like people or things. The author grew up in Johnston County and participated in the contest and she describes the place the potato holds as a crop in Johnston County.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 29 Issue 47, November 2012, ponline Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Yams; Sweet potatoes; Johnston County--History; Johnston County--Social life and customs

Record #:

31042

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The yam is rising rapidly in North Carolina, with yields as high as 450 bushels on single acres. Among the leading producers, the competition is getting hot as the current yields are high above previous records thanks to a new variety developed at North Carolina State College.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 19 Issue 7, December 1961, p29

Subject(s):

Yams