Record #:

42843

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Located along the Scuppernong River in Tyrrell County, Columbia is home for the Walter B. Jones Center for the Sounds, the Pococsin Arts School of Fine Craft and the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Originally founded as Elizabethtown in 1793, it was renamed Columbia in 1801.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 4, July 2020, p22-24 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Columbia--Description and travel

Record #:

23836

Author(s):

Bunch, Amanda

Abstract:

The Brady C. Jefcoat Museum in Murfreesboro, North Carolina displays the collection of Brady Jefcoat. There are more than 16,000 items in the collection, some dating back to the Great Depression. Most of the artifacts are old household items like washing machines, radios, and plumbing hardware.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 6 Issue 4, Summer 2015, p20-25, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Collectors and collecting--Murfreesboro; Museums, Americana--Murfreesboro; Material culture

Record #:

39457

Author(s):

Coggins, Rudy

Abstract:

The article gives a history of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Rocky Mount, Nash County, NC

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue No. 5, September 2019, p40-42, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Catholic Church--Rocky Mount, NC

Record #:

42841

Author(s):

Layton, Miles

Abstract:

Originally known as Gray's Landing, Windsor was founded in 1768. the town saw significant flooding during Hurricane Floyd in 1999.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 4, July 2020, p14-16 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Windsor--description and travel; Bertie County--Description and travel

Record #:

16760

Author(s):

Fueston, Vernon

Abstract:

When Hurricane Isabel blew the water out of the Cashie River in Bertie County in 2003, the remains of a large wooden ship were visible. Photographs were sent to the Underwater Archaeology Department at East Carolina University and researchers spent two seasons working on the wreck in 2009 and 2010. Fueston describes some of their findings.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 3 Issue 3, Spring 2012, p86-89, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Shipwrecks--Cashie River

Record #:

43242

Author(s):

Jenkins, Jay

Abstract:

On his tour through North Carolina, Marquis de Lafayette spent the night of Feb. 26, 1825 in Murfreesboro. At the time, residents had planned a ball in his honor. However, he arrived in town after the event. In the 1970s, the Murfreesboro Historical Association began a decades long series of balls commemorating the one missed by Lafayette.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 4 Issue 2, Winter 2012, p32-36 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lafayette--1825 Visit to NC; Murfreesboro--History; Murfreesboro Historical Association

Record #:

42845

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Gatesville was home to North Carolina's former legendary Secretary of State, Thad Eure. Originally called Gates Courthouse, the name was changed in 1831 to Gatesville. The current Gates County courthouse was built in 1836.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 4, July 2020, p30-32 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gatesville; Gates County--Description and travel

Record #:

39941

Author(s):

Stalls, Sarah Hodges

Abstract:

The article gives the background of how E. T. Taylor, of Farm Life, NC, created the outdoor drama 'The Message of Easter. The outdoor drama is located beside Piney Grove Baptist church in the Farm Life community of Martin County.'

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue No. 2, March 2019, p66-68, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Martin County--Farm Life Community; Outdoor Drama--The Message of Easter-Martin County; Martin County--Outdoor Drama

Record #:

39387

Author(s):

Reich, Brooke

Abstract:

Dr. Christopher White, a Georgia native, holds a BA in Mathematics and English from Mercer University; Master of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in religion from Emory University. He was the first US citizen to be awarded the honorary Doctorate of Musical Arts from the prestigious Moscow State Conservatory of Music in Russia for his support of music and the arts in higher education. He left Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC as president and founder of M. Christopher White School of Divinity and came to Chowan College in 2003. He began a campaign to turn Chowan College around, make it successful and eventually getting it named Chowan University.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 9 Issue No. 2, April-May 2017, p50-52, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

White, Christopher, Dr. (Chowan University); Chowan College--Presidents

Record #:

39390

Author(s):

Baity, Crystal

Abstract:

Roanoke River Partners (RRP) incorporated in 1997 to connect the towns and five counties along the river in northeastern North Carolina, capitalizing on the region's natural and cultural assets as a source for new enterprise. April 2017 marks its 20th anniversary. The nonprofit's signature achievement has been the development and promotion of the 200 mile 'Roanoke River Water Trail' featuring 16 rustic camp sites and river platforms, most accessible only by kayak, canoe or small boats. RRP has also spearheaded the preservation of the former Hamilton Colored school and repurpose it into the Rosenwald River Center.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 9 Issue No. 2, April-May 2017, p62-63, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Roanoke River Partners; Rosenwald River Center; Roanoke River--Paddle Trail

Record #:

23303

Author(s):

Wells, Christina

Abstract:

AF Wake in Lake Gaston is a camp that teaches people of all ages how to wake board, wake surf, and wake skate

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 5 Issue 4, Summer 2014, p44-46, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lake Gaston; Camps

Record #:

39462

Author(s):

White, Jenny

Abstract:

This article features the Nash County Arboretum in Nashville, NC, which started in 2004.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue No. 5, September 2019, p59, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nash County--Arboretum

Record #:

43038

Author(s):

Davis, Sarah

Abstract:

The Ahoskie Creek Disc Golf Course has gained a notable following. The course range was designed by John Upchurch of Greenville. A year-round sport, disc golf is appealing because of its low expense to the individual.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 4, July 2021, p40-42 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Disc golf; Ahoskie Creek Disc Golf Course; Ahoskie--Description and travel

Record #:

39451

Author(s):

Beachboard, Leslie

Abstract:

The article gives a history of Pleasant Plains Baptist Church halfway between Winton and Ahoskie, Hertford County

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue No. 5, September 2019, p22-24, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hertford County--Churches

Record #:

43134

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

Ben Spaulding is a Wildlife Enforcement Officer stationed in Greene County He one of fourofficers whose jurisdiction coversPitt, Greene and Beaufort Counties.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 5, September 2021, p30-32 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife enforcement--Pitt, Greene and Beaufort Counties