NCPI Workmark
Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.

Search Results


8 results for "Williamston--Description and travel"
Currently viewing results 1 - 8
PAGE OF 1
Record #:
4225
Author(s):
Abstract:
The Roanoke River has influenced the Williamston area since the English explored it in 1584. Commercial goods, including logs, fishing products, and naval stores, were shipped on the river until the Civil War. After the war railroads replaced river shipping. Logging and fishing dwindled. Today tobacco and shopping centers boost Williamston's economy. However, the river is making a comeback thanks to ecotourism. People want to experience the natural environment. A canoe/camping trail has been built, and other projects are planned.
Source:
Full Text:
Record #:
10336
Author(s):
Abstract:
Williamston, county seat of Martin County, is OUR STATE magazine's featured Tar Heel town of the month.
Source:
Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 76 Issue 5, Oct 2008, p26-28, 30-32, il, map Periodical Website
Full Text:
Record #:
20109
Author(s):
Abstract:
Williamston, located in Martin County, is featured in Our State Magazine's Tar Heel Town of the Month section.
Source:
Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 81 Issue 3, Aug 2013, p34-36, 38, 40-41, il Periodical Website
Full Text:
Record #:
24853
Author(s):
Abstract:
Martin County boasts of the activities available at Moratoc Park. It is a haven for nature lovers, and outdoor activities include everything from hiking to birding. The Moratoc building is a popular spot for weddings and other events including the Blue Grass Music Festival.
Record #:
35527
Author(s):
Abstract:
Progress for its county and seat could be perceived as inevitable. The county named for the last Royal Governor considerably contributed to Revolutionary and Confederate War efforts. Its development was continually impacted by the Roanoke River, which spurred the establishment of a Weyerhaeuser company plant. As for recent progress, education’s advancement beyond the public education level was assured in a community college opening in the early 1970s.
Source:
New East (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 1 Issue 1, Jan/Feb 1973, p26-29, 36-39
Record #:
35628
Author(s):
Abstract:
The public education experience for many in decades past was spent in one room schoolhouses. The people of Williamston were reminded of that experience. It came with the arrival of the Poplar Point School, constructed circa Civil War and lately restored to its original condition. With its migration from this small town came reminders of that way of life for students. It was one different in many ways and better in some ways, to the author’s estimation.
Source:
Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 5 Issue 5, Oct 1977, p34-36
Record #:
42846
Abstract:
Williamston was first settled as a shipping point along the Roanoke River in the 1730s.The town was incorporated in 1779 and named for William Williams, a colonel in the Revolutionary War. The town suffered much loss in a devastating fire in 1883. Zack Dickerson is Williamston's Downtown Marketing Coordinator. Businessmen Johnny Miller, Lon Moore and Mayor Joyce Whichard-Brown share thoughts about the town's current situation.
Record #:
43459
Author(s):
Abstract:
"The town of Williamston in eastern North Carolina has shaken off its shackles of lethargy and is just naturally booming. Mr. Dickey tells what has taken place down in that section during the last year or two." Dickey explains Williamston has maintained well and come out of the recent national business depression in an exceedingly good way. Williamston is currently division headquarters for a large power company. Pictured in the article is John L. Hassell, mayor.
Source:
The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 11, Aug 1933, p9.21
Full Text: