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43992
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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.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 5, January-February 2024,
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43993
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In 1974, Goose Creek State Park was officially established with a total of 1,208 acres at a cost of $1.1 million.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 5, January-February 2024,
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44034
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An area between Rocky Mount and Tarboro is considered the primary spawning ground for Tar River Shad. There are two species of shad in the Tar Pamlico region; namely, American and hickory. Although the Roanoke River experiences larger quantities of shad, the Tar River is better rated for its variety, particularly in regard to mature female white "roe" shad.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 6, March-April 2024,
p45, il
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43748
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"Dairy Palace is a family-owned and operated restaurant that has served generations of customers for 37 years in downtown Washington." Thomas Herald Evans purchased Dairy Palace in 1986. The business is a "walk-up" restaurant located on Bridge Street.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 1, January-February 2023,
p24-29, il
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43749
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Latham "Bum" Dennis opened Bum's (Barbecue) Restaurant on Main St. in Ayden in 1963. Sixth generation family member Larry Dennis currently operates the business. The firm specializes in using only 'top hogs' for its barbecue.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 1, January-February 2023,
p34-39, il
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43786
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Austin Smithwick extols the virtues of Washington, N.C. as a place to live and a destination for visitors.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023,
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43787
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Capt. Richard Andrews noted that conservation measures have assisted in a comeback for red drum (redfish) in the Pamlico River. Larger fish in the species are now more prevalent Larger numbers have made "sight fishing" for redfish more popular.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023,
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43788
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The article summarizes briefly the history of the Fowle family business in Washington, NC in the 19th century. Samuel Richardson Fowle moved from Massachusetts's to Washington 1815. A ship owned by the firm, "Friends" ran aground off Hatteras Island. The sale of goods or "vendue" salvaged is recalled.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023,
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43789
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Ken Adams is a third generation boat builder. He got the green light in 2016 to establish an academy at Washington High School. the academy coordinates with the boat building program at Beaufort Community College.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023,
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43790
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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.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023,
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43994
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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.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 4, November-December 2023,
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43995
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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.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 4, September-October 2023,
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43277
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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.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January-February 2022,
p12-21
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43278
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The Native American translation for the name, Mattamuskeet is "dry dust". Early inhabitants believe the 130 square mile area of water was the result of a massive peat fire. Tourists are drawn each year beginning in December to the seasonal appearance of the Tundra Swan.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January-February 2022,
p26-31
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43279
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Stephen Farrell recently became the new reference specialist and archivist at the George H. and Laura E. Brown Library in Washington, N.C.The library has recently installed a new archive now open to the public.The library is celebrating its 111th birthday this year and will be extending information access for collections in the archives via the internet. Among the many precious artifacts is a set of blood stained gloves worn by Col. John C. Lamb during battle in the Civil War.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January-February 2022,
p32-36
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