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28507
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In the town of Washington, on the Pamlico estuary, everything begins and ends with the water. Washington has a rich history and resilient citizenry. The town offers its visitors unique experiences with its downtown charm, waterfront park, and boating activities.
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28652
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The Rest Haven church near Bath, NC and its unique setting and congregation are detailed. The outdoor church is on the banks of the Pamlico River and was founded in 1950. The congregation takes turns giving sermons and leading the service. Stories and memories are shared of the church and its place in the lives of the local residents.
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34376
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Legendary East Coast surfer Jo Pickett travels the world surfing. But she makes her home in Wilmington, where North Carolina’s swells remind her of family and the importance of living fearlessly. Pickett started the Crystal South Surf Camp in Wrightsville Beach, which is also the location of the Wahine Classic Surfing Competition.
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34855
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Film producer and journalist Robyn Yigit Smith details the journey she and her sister Karen made to the Cypress Grill along the Roanoke River. The Cypress Grill is only open January through April and serves old-fashioned pies that helped the reputation of this small establishment grow.
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34951
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Wayne Hussey of Randolph County embraces the traditional mule and plow method of tilling his farmland. North Carolina was one of the last states to employ the use of mules until 1950, when tractors replaced most of the farm labor. But Hussey has kept his mules working the fields and going on the road to showcase in competitions.
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40414
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An area near Swansboro known as the Hammocks, as much as S.R. Simmons Camp, helped shape the character of generations of rural, black high school students. Recollections such as former camper and camp director Willie Randolph attest the enduring impact of what’s also described as a beach resort and community retreat.
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S.B. Simmons Camp--Hammocks Beach--Swansboro; New Farmers of America--organization--black farmers ; Hammocks Beach State Park; North Carolina Teachers Association--teachers--African American ; North Carolina Teachers Association--teachers--Black Americans ; The Hammocks--Gertrude Hurst; Sharpe, William (Bill) Pleasants, 1903-1970; Bear Island State Park--African Americans; Bear Island State Park--Black Americans
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40505
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Henry Bacon introduced an architectural design that transformed a town that investors like Donald MacRae envisioned as a mining and timber hub. Courtesy of bark shingled buildings, that Smith notes defines the town, Linville became a resort and retreat mecca. Evidence of the style’s enduring appeal can be seen in All Saints Episcopal Church and Eseeola Lodge.
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Linville; Linville--Description and travel; Linville--Buildings, structures, etc.; Bacon, Henry, Jr., 1866-1924; Architects--North Carolina; MacRae, Hugh, 1865-1951; All Saints Episcopal Church (Linville); Eseeola Lodge (Linville); Eseeola Lodge--see also Eseeola Inn; Chase, Nan--authors--North Carolina ; BARK HOUSE STYLE: SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS FROM NATURE (book); Henry Bacon--architect--Lincoln Memorial ; Chestnut blight
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41047
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The Christmas candy drop over Manteo: re-enactment of the Christmastime Candy Bomber over war-scarred Berlin in the late 1940s. Gail Halvorsen and Karin Edmond, participant and recipient during the former event, have the same motivation: sharing the spirit of giving and peace during the season known for these qualities.
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44442
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"A lifelong fascination with vessels that carry everything from trucks to tourists across our sounds led one curious writer to track down their dry dock in Manns Harbor." The North Carolina State Shipyard in Manns Harbor is the official home of all North Carolina ferries. The N.C. Ferry Division has a total of 23 boats and operates seven vehicle routes year-round.
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29161
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Once a ubitquitous sight in the North Carolina countryside until the 1960s, mules have been mostly supplanted by tractors and mechanization. But Wayne Hussey's mules are still talk of the town at Benson's Mules Days, which celebrates its 68th anniversary.
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