Record #:

10075

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

During the oil shortage panic of the 1970s, large and small oil companies began searching all over America for possible oil wells, including along North Carolina's coastline in Dare, Currituck, Camden, Hyde, and Tyrrell Counties. Small communities like Stumpy Point experienced a boom in real estate prices with the rumors of possible natural gas. Most rumors proved false and the wells unprofitable.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 41 Issue 12, May 1974, p15-16, por

Subject(s):

Oil well fields

Record #:

12260

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

First Colony Farms, owned by Malcolm McLean, at approximately 355,000 acres is the nation's largest, privately-owned single unit farm. The farm spans over parts of Washington, Tyrrell, Hyde, and Dare Counties.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 42 Issue 11, Apr 1975, p14-15, il

Subject(s):

Farms, Size of--North Carolina, Eastern; First Colony Farms (Hyde County)

Record #:

12305

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

Manns Harbor Shipyard, a five-acre site operated by the Department of Transportation, is responsible for maintaining the state's marine fleet as well as maintaining and operating North Carolina's sixteen ferryboats.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 41 Issue 3, Aug 1973, p10-11, il

Subject(s):

Shipyards--Manns Harbor

Record #:

12329

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

The longest S-shaped bridge in the world is located on the Perquimans River near Hertford. Making two seemingly needless curves, the bridge creates a picturesque scene, said to have inspired the popular song \"Carolina Moon.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 42 Issue 3, Aug 1974, p18, il

Subject(s):

Bridges--Perquimans River

Record #:

31644

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

King Cotton may make a comeback in the Chowan County area, with the help of a cooperative insect control program organized by the county’s farmers. Cotton crops declined due to lack of manpower to harvest it and low profits, but Chowan’s soil is more suitable to cotton than to some of the other crops in the county.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 7 Issue 7, July 1975, p21, por

Subject(s):

Cotton growing; Cotton industry--History

Record #:

31670

Author(s):

Roberts, Frank M.

Abstract:

The Tadmore Drainage Dike in Newland Township, about twenty miles west of Elizabeth City, has saved farmers in the area millions of dollars since its construction in 1956. After heavy rains the farmers partially close the floodgates permitting most of the water to run alongside the dike and flow into the Pasquotank River. Before the dike, the low-lying area would become extremely flooded and devastate crops.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 6 Issue 6, June 1974, p10-11, por

Subject(s):

Flood control--North Carolina; Water diversion; Farmers and farming