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43848
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"Since moving to the High Country in the early 1970s, one woman has proudly advocated for nearly every cause in her Watauga County town." Bettie Bond is the current president of the Watauga County Historical Society.
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43927
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"A Randolph County couple created an elegant venue for community fundraising. now, he's continuing the benevolence they began together." Jerry Neal and his late wife Linda are the creators of Linbrook Hall at Linbrook Heritage Estate Located on 600 acres, the 35,000 square foot mansion serves as a community center for fundraising events.
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"From the petite biscuits served at breakfast to the mansion's globe-trotting decor, the inn-keepers at the centuries-old Elmwood 1820s Bed & Breakfast Inn have put their own spin on B&B-ing." John Butler and Richard Smoot are owners of the establishment.
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"Born in Monroe in 1888, a home-grown department store became, for generations of North Carolinians, the gold standard of Christmas shopping." W.H. Belk and his brother John expanded the business by partnering with investors in other towns,. One example being Hudson Belk in Raleigh. In the 1960s, Belk began the shift from a value orientation to a fashion orientation. Belk Inc. was sold in 2015 to Sycamore Partners.
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"Fifty years ago, a hobby farmer began delivering his beloved gladiolus blooms to people across Moore County. Today, his son carries on the joyful tradition." David Bailey continues his father, Gibb Bailey's interest in gladiolus.
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"Inspired by the Roaring Twenties, a young chef returned to his hometown and opened a tapas restaurant with vintage vibe and modern twists on classic cuisine." Mike Mills is owner of The Mills Downtown Bistro in Elizabeth City.
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42934
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"For one special week every summer, relatives from across the state and around the country make their way to Topsail Island for food, fun and a family reunion of epic proportions." While the Watson/Bland/Stern traces its history to the 1960s, the family's history on Topsail Island goes back to 1907.
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""On "The Avenue" the beating heart of Roanoke Rapids, a shop called Rivertown keeps reinventing itself, delivering just what its customers are looking for-- Including, simply, a comforting spot to spend the afternoon." Ed Williams and Tony Hall started Rivertown Consignments four years ago. The business has since evolved and currently 95 percent of its inventory is new merchandise. Overcoming challenges from the recent Pandemic, the business, now simply Rivertown continues to thrive on re-inventing itself.
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"Whether picking the grapes that went into her family’s jam or dishing out the fruits of her labor, this writer fondly recalls her childhood years canning at home in North Carolina."
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"There's more to Kernersville's most famous home than meets the eye. Filled with nooks, trapdoors, and a tiny theater, Kerner's Folly is a Victorian homage to the power of imagination."
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Mike and Theresa Lowe began operating their business, Mike's Farm in 1986. Over the years, he Onslow County couple has succeeded in transforming a family tobacco farm near Richlands, N.C. into a regional Christmas and holiday destination. To accommodate their many seasonal promotions, the couple recently opened the North Carolina Production Barn in 2019, showcasing handmade goods from all the state's 100 counties.
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The Fair Barn, formerly known as a site for equestrian events and exhibition hall for livestock, has more recently been given new purposes. Since the 1970s, this building, cited as the oldest surviving early 20th century exhibition hall in North Carolina, has become a popular site for community events such as weddings and concerts.
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A librarian who started the first children’s TV show in North Carolina also reflects history on her bookshelves. A college professor inspired Elinor Hawkins to start collecting A Christmas Carol. Seven decades later, a Braille and 1906 version are among her 1,000 plus copies.
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Christmas stories; Christmas--Observances; Television--North Carolina; Television programs--children--North Carolina ; Television programs--history--North Carolina ; Librarians; University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill--Wilson Library--Rare Book Collection; TELESTORY TIME (Children's TV program), 1963-; Awards--North Carolina; Awards--North Carolina--The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
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Built in the midst of war, it has been Brevard’s longtime symbol of peace. Started as Little River Methodist Episcopal Church, efforts to maintain its almost one hundred and fifty year old structure reflect McGaha Chapel’s ongoing significance to its surrounding community.
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Churches--Transylvania County; Chapels; Transylvania County--History; Little River Methodist Episcopal Church-see also McGaha Chapel; McGaha Chapel (Brevard) ; Friends of the Chapel--McGaha Chapel--Brevard; Transylvania Historic Society; Transylvania County--Civil War; Transylvania County--Reconstruction
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The Christ Episcopal Church’s annual Christmas Cookie Walk has been running for almost 20 years in New Bern. Each year, parishioners donate their time and baking skills to make thousands of cookies to sell in order to fund church-supported charities. Hundreds of people buy their Christmas cookies and spend time with other community members during this event.
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