Record #:

40834

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

Factors like strong leadership and reputation for treating all like family has turned this former lumber mill to a business with four branches. These factors are described through a timeline of pivotal events and description of the two men who laid the foundation of the company’s multi-million dollar profit index and stellar reputation.

Source:

Greenville: Life in the East (NoCar F264 G8 G743), Vol. Issue , Winter 2019, p20, 22-24

Subject(s):

Garris-Evans Lumber (Greenville); Family owned businesses--Pitt County--Greenville ; Family businesses ; Family farms; Home Builders Supply--May Building Supply; Lumber companies--Greenville; Garris-Evans Lumber Company--Railroads

Record #:

43134

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

Ben Spaulding is a Wildlife Enforcement Officer stationed in Greene County He one of fourofficers whose jurisdiction coversPitt, Greene and Beaufort Counties.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 5, September 2021, p30-32 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife enforcement--Pitt, Greene and Beaufort Counties

Record #:

39452

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

The article gives a history of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Bath, NC

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue No. 5, September 2019, p26-28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bath--St. Thomas Episcopal Church; Beaufort County--Churches

Record #:

39923

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

This article features Charlotte Griffin, Mayor of Bear Grass, NC since 2003. She is involved in numerous organizations and is a member of Macedonia Christian Church.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue No. 2, March 2019, p14-16, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bear Grass--Mayors

Record #:

43133

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

Cynthia Pointe is in her third year as pastor of Mount Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Williamston. the church celebrated 147 years on August 1. It currently has a program for helping the needy with food.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 5, September 2021, p26-28 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Williamston--Churches--Mount Shiloh; Ministers--Women; Pointe, Cynthia (teacher, minister)

Record #:

43130

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

For more than 14 years, Mike Myers has been the bridge keeper for the Alligator River Bridge, otherwise known as the Linsay C. Warren Bridge. The bridge first openned to the public in 1962.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 5, September 2021, p12-14 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Alligator River Bridge--bridge keeper; Warren, Lindsay Carter, 1889-1976; Bridges--Alligator River

Record #:

43453

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

Pete Hendrick is Robersonville's new Chief of Police. His Deputy Chief is Tim Short. Both men are recently from Fort Myers Fla.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 14 Issue 4, July 2022, p74-75 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Robersonville--Police

Record #:

39954

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

This article features the Fort Branch Museum, located near Hamilton, Martin County. Fort Branch is believed to be the only earthen fort left intact in the South with its original artillery. In the first weekend of November and December, Fort Branch comes alive with re-enactors.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue No. 1, January 2019, p26-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Martin County--Fort Branch

Record #:

40833

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

What made the daunting task of restoring this former plantation house worthwhile: restoring also the only example in the county of transitional architecture between the Georgian and Federalist styles. What also made the task worthwhile was unexpected fruit of their labor: helping a local add a branch to her family tree, by the discovery of an ancestor born there.

Source:

Greenville: Life in the East (NoCar F264 G8 G743), Vol. Issue , Winter 2019, p20, 22-24

Subject(s):

Foreman, John L., 1755-1818; Architecture, Federal style; Architecture, Georgian style; Plantations--Pitt County; Falkland----Greenwreath Plantation--John L. Foreman family; Nonprofit historic preservation organizations--Preservation North Carolina; Falkland--Greenwreath Plantation--slave descendants; Historic houses--Pitt County--Falkland; East Carolina University--Lifelong Learning Program--Greenwreath; Pitt County Historical Society--Greenwreath

Record #:

38126

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

This trail includes ten churches representing Baptist, Episcopal, and Christian Churches, with nine of the churches on the National Register of Historic Places. In towns such as Bear Grass, Hamilton, Robersonville, Everetts, Jamesville, Williamston, and Oak City, they include St. Martin’s Episcopal, Skewarkey Primitive Baptist Church, and Oak City Christian Church.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 10 Issue 5, October/November 2018, p18-21, 23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Historic churches--Martin County; Bear Grass Primitive Baptist Church; St. Martin Episcopal Church (Hamilton); Everettes Christian Church; Robersonville Primitive Baptist Church; Jamesville Primitive Baptist Church; Skewarkey Primitive Baptist Church (Williamston); Spring Green Primitive Baptist Church (Hamilton); Smithwick's Creek Primitive Baptist Church (Williamston); Oak City Christian Church; First Christian Church of Robersonville; Primitive Baptists--History; Primitive Baptists

Record #:

42642

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

A 3.4 million streetscape project expected to be completed by October 2020 aims to make Washington's Main Street a beacon for years to come. City Manager Jonathan Russell says the project will hopefully provide an economic boost for the town's nearly 10,000 inhabitants.

Source:

Greenville: Life in the East (NoCar F264 G8 G743), Vol. Issue , Fall 2020, p10-15

Subject(s):

Urban renewal; Washington (N.C); Washington (N.C.)--Down on Main Street

Record #:

39929

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

This article features Janie Spencer, a member of the Tyrrell County Board of Education. Spencer is the executive director of the Tyrrell County Inner Banks Hotline, operated 'Support Our Students,' a tutoring and incentive program and received several distinguished service awards.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue No. 2, March 2019, p38-40, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Tyrrell County--People

Record #:

38140

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

A Martin County resident was inspired to participate in the fight to end the modern age equivalent of slavery. Helping individuals like Jeannette Biggers and groups like AGLOW to end human trafficking is factors increasing the likelihood of involvement in human trafficking and resources that someone involved with human trafficking or suspects its occurrence can refer to.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 10 Issue 6, December 2018, p68-70 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Biggers, Jeanette; Human trafficking; AGLOW International ; Social media; Department of Justice ; Sexual abuse--Children; Religion--Practice of; Social justice ; Church and social problems

Record #:

43953

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

Mackey's Ferry Peanuts and Gifts is located along US 64 in Jamesville. Kevin and Rene Perry are current owners.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 6, November 2023, p16-19, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mackey’s Ferry Peanuts

Record #:

39951

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

This article features the Northampton County Museum, founded in 1986 in Jackson, NC. It was one of the first in the State that allow's visitors to touch and interact with the many displays.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue No. 1, January 2019, p14-16, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Northampton County--Museum