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Jonkonnu Celebrations—celebrations performed byAfrican slaves during the nineteenth century--occurred almost solely in North Carolina. Today Tryon Palace continues this tradition of dancing and singing twice each December.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 7, December 2015, p32, 34-35, il, por, map Periodical Website
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Starlight Café in Greenville serves high quality food and supports the farm to table concept. Most of the food served at Starlight Café is grown and raised at Starlight Farm and Gardens while additional food comes from nearby towns such a La Grange, Goldsboro, and Snow Hill.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 7, December 2015, p50, 52-53, il, por, map Periodical Website
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The city of Raleigh dates back to the late eighteenth century and it has undergone a number of structural changes ever since. Author Scott Huler examines Raleigh through the history of its streets and parks, reflecting on how the early grid system influenced Raleigh’s growth over the years.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 7, December 2015, p58. 60, 62, 64, 66-67, il, por, map Periodical Website
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In 1997, the New England Whalers hockey team moved south to Raleigh and became the Carolina Hurricanes. Over the following years, the Hurricanes battled low attendance ratings and poor team performance until their first playoff showing in 2001 and peaked when they won the Stanley Cup in 2006. Today, the team faces lower attendance and losing records, but die-hard fans still support them and are optimistic that their team will improve soon.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 7, December 2015, p204-210, 212, il, por, map Periodical Website
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Among the USS North Carolina’s missions that helped it to earn fifteen battle stars: rescue of navy aviators; destruction of two dozen enemy planes. A mission not par for the war course: the Christmas 1943 delivery of gifts to the crew’s siblings and children, orchestrated by Chaplain E.B. Wuebbens. The gifts’ unwrapping was captured on film for a crew longing for peace, represented in home and family.
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The tale was perpetuated by Paul Jennewein, who helped to preserve Wilmington’s cultural and spiritual traditions through his column “Along the Cape Fear.” First published in StarNews in 1950, the tall tale contains an element common to legend: a possible foundation of truth. The capture of flounder could have happened during the Great Depression for families not able to afford the customary Christmas turkey or ham.
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