Record #:

42669

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Lawrence Jr. and brother Jim Lilley manage a farm equipment business that began as Martin Tractor and Truck Company in 1953 . The company acquired the former Carroll's Garage in Gates County at the turn of the century and built a new faculty there in 2005. Other branch locations for Lilley International include Rocky Mount and the recently acquired International dealership in Raleigh.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 5, Sep. 2020, p46-48 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Farm equipment; trucks; Gates county--Businesses

Record #:

42670

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Founded in 1919, Powell & Stokes is an agricultural supply business. in Windsor and its subsidiary Bertie county Peanuts. currently managing the business are Jack Powell Jr. and sons Jon and Jeff.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 5, Sep. 2020, p6-8 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Peanut products--Windsor; Peanut industry--North Carolina

Record #:

42696

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

John McKellar has practiced law for more than 45 years. His office is located on Bragg Street in Jackson. Son Scott is the Northampton County attorney while also practicing in Rocky Mount. Another son, Joe is a 14-year trial attorney based in Nash County.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 5, Sep. 2020, p44-45 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lawyers--Northampton County

Record #:

42788

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Northampton County native, Wendell Gatling has recorded several gospel CDs under the group name of EZ Praise, a duo consisting of himself and vocalist Linda Ballance Simmons.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 1, January 2021, p36-37 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gospel Music; Gatling, Wendell

Record #:

42835

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Pat Familar has been a branch manager with the Gates County Library for the past 36 years. The library is part of the Albermarle Regional Library system.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 2, March 2021, p16-18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gates County--People

Record #:

42840

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Located in Northampton County, the small hamlet of Conway boasts 34 businesses as of the first half of 2020. Georgia-Pacific Chemical is one of the area's largest employers.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 4, July 2020, p6-8 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Northampton County--Description and travel; Conway (N.C.)

Record #:

42845

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Gatesville was home to North Carolina's former legendary Secretary of State, Thad Eure. Originally called Gates Courthouse, the name was changed in 1831 to Gatesville. The current Gates County courthouse was built in 1836.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 4, July 2020, p30-32 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gatesville; Gates County--Description and travel

Record #:

42852

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

James Peele was born and raised in Hertford County near Ahoskie. Peele worked with N.C. Cooperative Extension Service as a Bertie County Farm Agent for 30 years. In 2017, he became Powellsville's first African American mayor.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 2, March 2021, p47-49 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Powellsville--people

Record #:

42874

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Northampton County native, farmer, teacher, school administrator and church leader, Leon Dickens credits his Christian faith for being more than a foundation but also an assist in dealing with life's challenges.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 6, December 2020, p14-15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Christian faith; Faith; Northampton County--People

Record #:

42878

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Avery Barnes Sr. is Senior Pastor at Temple of Christ Church in Plymouth. In the 1980s, Barnes was recognized by Governot Jim hunt for his prison ministry work.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 6, December 2020, p38-40 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Washington County--People

Record #:

42962

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

The Rountree Family Farm was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Besides an impressive collection of outbuildings, all constructed between 1904 and 1935, the property includes two residences, one dating to 1904 and an earlier two-story one-room plan house built about 1830. Owners Ann Rountree and Carolyn Eaton recall Sunday family gatherings on the farm and their grandmother's milk puddings and pound cake sometimes topped with strawberries.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 3, May 2021, p12-14 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gates County--Houses; Gates County--Architecture; Farm buildings--Preservation

Record #:

42970

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Located on Main Street in Woodland, the school was built in 1929 and used until 1992. The Northampton Board of Education sold the property to the town of Woodland and the Choanoke Area Development Association, who in turn converted into housing for senior citizens. the complex was placed on the National Register in 1997.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 3, May 2021, p32-34 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Woodland-Olney School; Quakers--Northampton County; Choanoke Area Development Association; Olney, Richard (1835-1917); Woodland

Record #:

43028

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Williamston resident, Heber Coltrain started Roanoke Outdoor Adventures in 2011 to provide guide and outfitter services to paddlers using the Roanoke River. After a 40-plus year career in insurance and real estate, ha has spent the last 10 years assisting well over 1,000 paddlers with their river adventures.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 4, July 2021, p24-26 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Roanoke River Partners; Roanoke River--recreation; Coltrain, Heber (Williamston); Paddling--Roanoke River

Record #:

43030

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Merchants Millpond State Park comprises 3,500 acres in Gates County. The park has approximately 10 miles of hiking trails, the Lassiter Trail, about seven miles, can take up to the better part of a day to traverse.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 4, July 2021, p14-17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Merchants Millpond State Park (Gatesville); Gates County--Attractions

Record #:

43131

Author(s):

Motley, Gene

Abstract:

Lakeisha Ranson is a telecomunicator and since June 2020, Director of Telecomunications with Northampton County.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 13 Issue 5, September 2021, p18-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Telecommunications--dispatchers--Northampton County