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for "Washington the Magazine"
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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,
p16-25, il
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21984
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To some it's just a pile of wood waiting for the match, but to Lee Cooper Jr., owner of Rustic River Furnishings, it's a pile of driftwood waiting to be fashioned into functional pieces. He was a realtor specializing in waterfront second-homes for clients, and he spent twenty years as a boat builder. He discusses how he got into furniture-making using this unusual product.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 2 Issue 6, Sept/Oct 2013,
p62-64, il
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19582
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Wine has long been lauded for its medicinal used throughout recorded history. In 1991, 60 minutes aired a broadcast in which it discussed the dietary and health benefits of wine. Health care professionals agree that moderation is the key to benefiting from the consumption of wine.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 2 Issue 3, Mar/Apr 2013,
p47, f
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40661
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The Historic Bath Garden Club recreates the twelve days of Christmas, 18th-century style, at historic sites such as the Bonner House and Palmer Marsh House. This event highlights those citizens' version of the season, such as sparser decorations, plus a greater emphasis on companionship and January 6th.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 8 Issue 6, November/December 2019,
p28-31
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Historic Bath Garden Club; Bath--History; Bath--Description and travel; Historic buildings--Bath--Joseph Bonner House; Bonner, Joseph; Lawson, John, 1674-1712; Historic buildings--Bath--Palmer-Marsh House; National Register of Historic Places--North Carolina; Architecture--Victorian style; Christmas--North Carolina--Ante-Bellum Period; Christmas--History--North Carolina
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37358
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Historic Hope Foundation’s open house opens a door into the past of this house in Windsor. Also opening the door to Bertie’s County Colonial past is King-Bazemore House, moved on site from a few miles away. Described by the author as self-contained, Hope Plantation functioned through its own water powered grist mill, saw mill, blacksmith shop, blacksmith’s and cooper’s shops, and buildings for weaving and spinning. King-Bazemore’s “hall and parlor” design was common in dwellings from this era and its furnishings design is based on William King’s 1778 inventory.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 7 Issue 6, November/December 2018,
p58-59
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42723
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Porches have been a part of homes for centuries. American porches have their roots in the Caribbean. Pat and Gail Kenefick bought their South Main Street home in Bath in the early 2000s. Their porch is a holdover of the Victorian era.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 3, May-June 2020,
p22-28
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36168
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Returning to her birthplace entailed coming back to a place that still felt like home. Helping to make it her hometown was familiar haunts like the long standing Bill’s Hot Dogs.
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19553
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Winter gardening can be a satisfying and rewarding activity to get the avid gardener through the winters of North Carolina. A variety of winter flowers can provide a splash of color throughout the winter months and winter vegetables can be both decorative and delicious.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 2 Issue 2, Jan/Feb 2013,
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21983
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Diane Lee was raised on the river and used to crab with her father. When she took up pottery, it seemed natural to include crabs. Although some potters paint their designs on pots, Lee says she never mastered painting. She creates the crabs in 3-D, and they appear on dishes, pots, lampshades, and other functional items.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 2 Issue 5, Jul/Aug 2013,
p58-59, il
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39525
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An historical home in Washington has become a haven for female veterans recovering from military sexual trauma. Described is a brief history of the Rose Haven House, the house’s original owner, and services that the house’s residents receive as part of their recovery.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 8 Issue 5, September/October 2019,
p44-48
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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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42722
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The idea for the gardens came about in the 1950s. Several noted individuals including historian and author Inglis Fletcher were instrumental in getting the Garden Club of North Carolina to establish a location on Roanoke Island. The gardens opened in August 18, 1960.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 2, March-April 2020,
p60-62
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42798
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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.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January-February 2021,
p38-43
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39526
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Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, offering 110, 000 acres for activities like kayaking, hiking, and hunting, contains 300 different species of animals.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 8 Issue 5, September/October 2019,
p8-10
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26916
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In May 2016, Bath celebrated 300 years of seaport history. In 1716, England’s Lords Proprietors designated Bath as an official seaport, paving the way for hundreds of years of history. Although the town is no longer a busy port, it still celebrated its history with reenactments and costumed interpreters.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. Issue , July-Aug 2016,
p30-34, il, por
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