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18473
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Continuing his tour of North Carolina's counties, Goerch visits Northampton. It is the home of a number of men who made contributions to the state, including General Matt Ransom, Thomas Williams Mason, and Robert Bruce Peebles. Goerch states \"it is a county of large farms and enjoys a general prosperity.\"
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 38, Feb 1942, p1-3, 30-31, il
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23287
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Seaboard, a town in Northampton County, is home to Broadnax Diner, a family owned and operated business that serves southern home-cooked food to locals.
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24850
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Skip and Sandy Abrams own Magnolia House Honey in Jackson, North Carolina. They started the business in the fall of 2014 and have had huge success. Their honey ranges in color and includes varieties from New York, Florida, and North Carolina. They discuss the struggles of beekeeping and where different forms of honey come from.
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32240
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Walser gives a profile of Author and Northampton resident Bernice Kelly Harris. Originally from Raleigh, Harris moved to Seaboard, NC to teach English and has authored seven novels and numerous plays.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 26 Issue 13, Nov 1958, p15, por
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32243
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A dozen communities where town and country blend pleasantly. The author gives brief descriptions of various Northampton communities.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 26 Issue 13, Nov 1958, p25-29, il
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35653
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The fishing hole was Lake Deberry, whose prominence could be attributed to its favorable fishing ground for bass, pickerel, crappie, and bream. However, Lakes such as Gaston and Roanoke Rapids opening had contributed to a decline of its fishing quality. Fortunately, Deberry still offered ample bream and bass, as assured by the author. It could also provide a peaceful experience for fans of this sport and pastime.
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Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 6 Issue 3, May/June 1978, p62-64
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41003
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The unincorporated community, with a currently unassuming reputation, had the county’s first brick school and was Northampton’s only stop off place for an American president. The citizen for whom the community is named, Margaret Bynum Jordan, is known for helping a slave escape to the North and her quilt hanging in the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts.
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42840
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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.