Record #:

44398

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

"Bertie, Halifax and Martin Counties form a peanut supply trifecta, providing eastern North Carolinians with a myriad of flavors of scrumptious goobers." Companies noted in this article are Bertie County Peanuts, Mackey's Ferry Peanuts and aunt Ruby's Peanuts. All three started within a few years of each other.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 2, March 2025, p8-11, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Peanuts--Retail Businesses; Bertie County Peanuts (Windsor); Aunt Ruby's Peanuts (Enfield); Mackeys Ferry Peanuts (Jamesville)

Record #:

44403

Author(s):

Grady, Kelly

Abstract:

"No trip to Washington would be complete without shopping and exploring the many unique shops in the historic downtown area. Washington was the first town named after George Washington in 1776 and was one of the significant seaports during the Revolutionary War." A central attraction is the Turnage Theater, built in 1910. In 1928, it was one of the first theaters in Eastern North Carolina to offer sound with motion pictures.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 2, March 2025, p26-29, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Washington (N.C.)--Waterfront District--Businesses

Record #:

44402

Author(s):

Fueston, Vernon

Abstract:

"Edenton's downtown shopping district, a three block section of South Broad Street, reached a tipping point in February with all its storefront properties either occupied or renovated for new tenants." New businesses noted are a cigar shop, Graybeard's; a tea shop, Edenton Tea Company; a gift shop, My Custom Swag and novelty used book, plant, candle and soap shop called Artemis.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 2, March 2025, p50-53, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Edenton--Businesses--Retail

Record #:

44399

Author(s):

Heller, Nichole

Abstract:

Located in Rose Hill, Duplin began in the 1960s. The company makes a little over 55 varieties of wine and get over a million visitors a year. After a period of success with catering events, Duplin opened its own restaurant in 2001.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 2, March 2025, p20-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Duplin Winery; Wineries--Rose Hill