Record #:

43183

Author(s):

Walker, John H.

Abstract:

Currently, Edgecombe County is home to three museums: Edgecombe County Veterans Military Museum, The Blount-Bridgers House and Hobson Pittman Memorial Gallery and the Princeville Museum and Welcome Center. With exception to the Princeville Museum, which is still recovering from losses sustained during Hurricane Mathew in 2016, the museums maintain regular hours of operation.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 6, November 2021, p8-10 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blount-Bridgers House, Tarboro, NC; Museums--Tarboro; Edgecombe County Veterans Military Museum; Hurricane Mathew (2016); Princeville Museum and Welcome Center

Record #:

43185

Author(s):

Grady, Kelly

Abstract:

Diane Gray is author of a self-published book entitled "Faith Hope and Perseverance" which recalls her efforts in locating her biological family. She is currently Ambassador of the Children's Home Society of NC.and a Congressional lobbyist working on legislation for adoptees securing information from their birth certificates.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 6, November 2021, p12-14 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Adoptees; Adoption--Laws and legislation; Adoption; Children's Home Society of NC

Record #:

43186

Author(s):

Minshew, Paige

Abstract:

Lucille George was owner of the Carolina Cafe in Rocky Mount from 1942-87. Her pecan butter pie made her an icon. Nephew Matt Kannan and wife Brandy recently recovered the recipe and after numerous taste testings have secured its authenticity.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 6, November 2021, p18-19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carolina Cafe (Rocky Mount); Mrs. George's Pies

Record #:

43187

Author(s):

Stalls, Sarah Hodges

Abstract:

Consolidation of Martin County's smaller schools beginning in the second decade of the 20th century brought forward the creation of the Asa J. Manning Farm Life School in the Griffins Township district in 1921. The author recounts it history until its closure in 1987.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 6, November 2021, p66-67 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

School buildings--Martin County; Asa J. Manning Farm Life School (Martin County); Martin County--Historic schools

Record #:

43188

Author(s):

Williams, Donna Marie

Abstract:

The Sauls family has roots dating back to 1712 in Norfolk Va., when captain John Fulcher willed his 640 acre plantation to his enslave children.. The family moved to Green County N.C. at an early date and went on to prosper farming the area.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 6, November 2021, p62-65 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American farmers; African American farms--Greene County; Sauls Family Farm--Greene County

Record #:

43189

Author(s):

Wetherington, Todd

Abstract:

Established in 1800, the cemetery was owned by Christ Episcopal Church until 1853, when it was transferred over to the city of New Bern. Markers in the cemetery reveal oa "whose-who" of 19th and 20th century North Carolinians.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 6, November 2021, p70-71 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cemeteries--New Bern; Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Bern

Record #:

43190

Author(s):

Hoggard, Lewis

Abstract:

The Perry-Wynn Fish Company was established in 1952 by L.D. Perry and Leo Wynns. At one time, the company shipped millions of harvested herring from Bertie County waters, having more than 200 seasonal workers during its heyday.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 6, November 2021, p36-38 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Herring fisheries--Chowan River

Record #:

43191

Author(s):

Wells, Emily

Abstract:

An annual event held the first weekend in November, the North Carolina Whirligig Festival has been attracting visitors from across the nation to Wilson for the past seventeen years.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 6, November 2021, p32-34 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Whirligigs; North Carolina Whirligig Festival (Wilson)

Record #:

43192

Author(s):

Carawan, Sandy

Abstract:

Etheridge Oil & Gas, Inc. is located in Engelhard. The Etheridge family has been in the oil and ga business for nearly 90 years. Four generations have operated the concern, facing many challenges with the passage of time.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 6, November 2021, p40-42 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Engelhard; Engelhard--businesses; Oil and Gas distributors--Engelhard