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 #:

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 #:

44031

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

Hughes, a resident of Windsor was a former editor with the Scotland Neck Commonwealth and the Enfield Progress. Her son, Thadd White is Group Editor for the Bertie Ledger-Advance. A seasoned home cook, who enjoys experimenting with new ideas, She currently authors the column "Grandma's Kitchen" for "Eastern North Carolina Living".

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 16 Issue 1, January 2024, p18-21, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hughes, Sylvia (columnist); Food writers

Record #:

44119

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

"Martin County's Sheriff was brought up by parents who believed in public service. He has followed closely in their footsteps for nearly four decades." Manning's father was the late James Albert Manning, a former county jailer and Martin County deputy.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 16 Issue 3, May 2024, p8-11, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sheriffs--Martin County; Manning, Tim

Record #:

44515

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

Located in downtown Williamston, the festival is currently in its 29th year and occurs the last week of September. It was officially renamed in 2024 after being the Carolina Country Stampede to reflect a greater diversity of North Carolina's music culture. The event is organized by the nonprofit Williamston Downtown Inc.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 3, May 2025, p32-34, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Williamston; Carolina Stampede Music Fest (Williamston)