Record #:

43910

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Mike Pruden crafts large scale sculptures of animals in his local community of Roxobel in Bertie County.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 5, September 2023, p32-34, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Metal artists--Roxobel; Metal sculpture--Bertie County

Record #:

43257

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Windsor mayor and civic leader, Lewis Hoggard is well-known in eastern North Carolina as a sports announcer on WIAM Radio in Williamston. an attorney by profession, he has also been heavily involved with the area Chamber of Commerce and Rotary.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 14 Issue 1, January 2022, p56-58 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hoggard, Lewis (Windsor); WIAM Radio (Williamston)

Record #:

43331

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Aunt Ruby's Peanuts originally began as A&B Milling Company in 1945. the business prides itself in providing the best Virginia peanuts in the area. Located in Enfield, the business is currently headed by Robert Allsbrook III.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 14 Issue 2, March 2022, p22-24 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Aunt Ruby's Peanuts (Enfield); Enfield--business and industry

Record #:

42814

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Mark Hoggard Jr. follows the influences and traditions for music inspired by his father Mark Hoggard Sr. His father was one of the best known performers with the Lighthouse Family Singers and Sounds of Joy. Mark Jr. made his debut with the Sounds of Joy. Now a member of the Harvesters,he has penned 25-30 songs, several of which were on the Southern Gospel charts.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 1, January 2021, p48-50 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Music--Southern Gospel; Musicians--Bertie County; Musicians--Southern Gospel

Record #:

42856

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

A long-time community leader in Northampton County, Eugene Taylor has worked with the local NAACP, served as chair of the county's board for Social Services and as a leader of Prince Hall Masons.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 2, March 2021, p58-61 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Northampton County--People; Taylor, Eugene (Northampton County)

Record #:

42968

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

The original 1926 drawbridge crossing though Scuppernong River and leading into Columbia's Main Street is still fondly remembered by Columbia residents. The bridge was decommissioned by a later two-lane and eventually four -lane span.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 3, May 2021, p48-50 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bridges--Scuppernong River--Columbia; Columbia--history

Record #:

42971

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Located on the highest elevation in the town of Snow Hill, St. Barnabus was built in 1884. a fire did extensive damage to the building in 1951. Services were finally stopped in 1962. A benefactor contributed funds after 1973, that made possible the restoration of the building, now on the National Register of Historic Places.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 3, May 2021, p20-22 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Episcopal churches--North Carolina; Snow Hill--St. Barnabas Church

Record #:

42654

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Sheriff John Holley of Bertie County celebrated 30 years in law enforcement in January. He was the only active officer on duty when the infamous Be-Lo murders occurred in Windsor, NC in October 1993.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May 2020, p64-66 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sheriffs--Bertie County; Holley, John

Record #:

42655

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Scotland Neck Police Officer Marcus Morris credits his career success to his parents, community and colleagues.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May 2020, p44-46 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Police officers--Scotland Neck

Record #:

42659

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Jennifer Bryant began her career as a certified nursing assistant before becoming an Occupational Health Nurse at Nucor in Hertford County.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May 2020, p40-41 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nurses

Record #:

42673

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Norfleet McDowell became a licensed druggist in 1922 and purchased the former E.T. Whitehead Drug Store in Scotland Neck soon after to establish McDowell's Pharmacy. Grandson Joe McDowell and great-grandson Thomas now carry on the family business.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 5, Sep. 2020, p18-20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Pharmacists; Pharmacists--Scotland Neck

Record #:

42697

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Kerri Lundy and husband Jonathan currently own the business which has been in her family since 1940. Located in Plymouth, North Carolina, Womble Drug Company was founded by Logan Nyal Womble.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 5, Sep. 2020, p38-40 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Drugstores--Plymouth; Druggists

Record #:

42843

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Located along the Scuppernong River in Tyrrell County, Columbia is home for the Walter B. Jones Center for the Sounds, the Pococsin Arts School of Fine Craft and the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Originally founded as Elizabethtown in 1793, it was renamed Columbia in 1801.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 4, July 2020, p22-24 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Columbia--Description and travel

Record #:

42848

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

A current project underway in the town is the multi-million dollar assisted living facility, Affinity Living. the project is being made possible by the Ed Fitts Foundation and the Greater Littleton Development Partnership. the town's biggest draw is perhaps its location as the gateway to Lake Gaston. Located in Halifax County, the town was incorporated in 1877.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 4, July 2020, p46-48 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Littleton--Description and travel

Record #:

42875

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

at Askewville Assembly of God Church, Brenda and George Hoggard began a children's church ministry whose groundwork was laid in the 1970s and continues strong today. Though the ministry involves a lot of disciplines, a special feature for the Hoggards has been puppeteering.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 6, December 2020, p18-20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Askewville Assembly of God Church; Puppets--Christian ministry; Hoggard, George and Brenda (Christian ministry)