Record #:

43786

Author(s):

Smithwick, Austin

Abstract:

Austin Smithwick extols the virtues of Washington, N.C. as a place to live and a destination for visitors.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023, p54, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Washington (N.C.)--Description and travel

Record #:

43787

Author(s):

Andrews, Richard

Abstract:

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.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023, p49, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Red drum; Redfish

Record #:

43788

Author(s):

Midgette, Ray

Abstract:

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.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023, p26-29, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fowle, Samuel R. ; Shipwrecks--Cape Hatteras; Washington (N.C.)--History

Record #:

43789

Author(s):

Curtis, Clark

Abstract:

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.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023, p22-25, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Boat Building Academy -- Washington High School; Beaufort Community College -- Boat Building Program; Boatbuilding

Record #:

43790

Author(s):

Jackson, Holly

Abstract:

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.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023, p14-20, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fountain Powerboats; Fountain, Reggie; Boatbuilding--powerboats; Boating industry--Chocowinity; Boating industry--North Carolina, Eastern