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12775
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Deemed a region of, \"quick growing trees,\" for the lucrative lumber business throughout the region, Martin County was additionally known as a rich agricultural area, proficient in cotton, tobacco, and peanut production. Although settled as early as 1700, Martin County, named for Governor Josiah Martin, was officially established as a county in 1774.
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35686
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Hain’ts, not horror films, was thrilling entertainment in Coastal counties such as Sampson and during the author’s youth. As she proved in her illuminations of things that go bump in the dark, though, ghosts chasing and the stories they inspire are really timeless and universal pastimes.
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43459
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"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.
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