Record #:

44031

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

Hughes, a resident of Windsor was a former editor with the Scotland Neck Commonwealth and the Enfield Progress. Her son, Thadd White is Group Editor for the Bertie Ledger-Advance. A seasoned home cook, who enjoys experimenting with new ideas, She currently authors the column "Grandma's Kitchen" for "Eastern North Carolina Living".

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 16 Issue 1, January 2024, p18-21, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hughes, Sylvia (columnist); Food writers

Record #:

43664

Author(s):

Newman, Tyler

Abstract:

Locate 15 minutes outside Edenton, Wetland Plants Inc. specializes in growing and selling wholesale plants for wetlands, stormwater and wastewater applications from Texas to Long Island. Founded in 1999 by former physician Ellen Colodney, the business is principally advertised for development projects where wastewater runoff requires being addressed before it goes into a receiving stream.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 1, January 2023, p20-22, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Plants--Wetlands varieties--suppliers; Chowan County--Business and Industry; Wetland Plants, Inc. (Edenton)

Record #:

43665

Author(s):

Lubbock, Katie G.

Abstract:

The 28-acre avian conservation park houses more than 2,000 exotic bird species from around the world. Next door to the park, though not open to the public, the Sylvan Heights Avian Breeding Center, which address survival breeding programs for endangered species.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 1, January 2023, p8-10, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sylvan Heights Bird Park (Scotland Nectk); Sylvan Heights Avian Breeding Center; Scotland Neck--Businesses; Scotland Neck--Description and travel

Record #:

43666

Author(s):

Fueston, Vernon

Abstract:

The Mattamuskeet Wildlife Preserve is operated by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. One of the most spectacular images for bird watchers are the Tundra Swans the spend two to three months of the winter on the 16,600 acre Lake Phelps.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 1, January 2023, p12-14, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge; Lake Phelps; Tundra Swans--Lake Phelps

Record #:

43667

Author(s):

Hoggard, Lewis

Abstract:

The San Souci Ferry has been a presence in Bertie County for more than eighty years. The cable driven ferry is one of only three such ferries still running in North Carolina. North Carolina Department of Transportation budget cuts in 2000 nearly ended the ferry's operation.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 1, January 2023, p31-32, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

San Souci Ferry--Bertie County; Ferries--Cashie River--History; Ferries--North Carolina

Record #:

43711

Author(s):

Williams, Donna Marie

Abstract:

Located in Farmville, N.C., Farmville Furniture is currently in its 118th year of operation. The store employs 10 people. Randy Walters is principal owner with partner Emily Monk Davidson. The original founders were T. Eli Joyner and Robert Monk. The current building was constructed in 1915 with acquisitions of adjoining structures in 1921 and later. The business deals in middle to high end home furnishings.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 2, March 2023, p14-16, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Farmville Furniture Company; Furniture--businesses--Farmville; Furniture dealers; Walters, Randy; Home furnishings--dealers

Record #:

43717

Author(s):

Newman, Tyler

Abstract:

Currently, one of Edenton's most recognizable storefronts, The Gregarious Goose opened in 2019 on South Broad Street. The store is an eclectic blend of retail, coffee shop and community meetings center. Alice Stallcup, a former Cincinnati police officer is owner.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 2, March 2023, p28-30, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Edenton--Businesses--Retail; Retail stores--Edenton

Record #:

43718

Author(s):

Davis, Sarah

Abstract:

Located on 213 East Mani Street since 1999, the library occupies the spot of a former grocery store.. It is one of seven branches of Albemarle Regional Library system.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 2, March 2023, p32-34, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Libraries--Murfreesboro; Albemarle Regional Library System; Libraries--Regional

Record #:

43772

Author(s):

Foley, John

Abstract:

Ayers has served as town commissioner for Oak City for the past 27 years. His father was mayor of Oak city in the 1950s.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 3, May 2023, p36-38, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ayers, Joe (Martin County); Oak City--Town Commissioners

Record #:

43773

Author(s):

Davis, Sarah

Abstract:

A native of Kinston, Sawyer established a medical practice in Ahoskie, which has in recent years has become part of Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center. He is noted as a pillar of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and jokes that he is the oldest acolyte in the Diocese of East Carolina.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 3, May 2023, p8-10, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Physicians--Ahoskie; Sawyer, Dr. Charles (Ahoskie)

Record #:

43774

Author(s):

Williams, Donna Marie

Abstract:

A native of Windsor, Hazelton attended N.C. Central University. She began her career as a public defender in 2007 and in 2016, was elected Pitt County District Court Judge and later re-elected to that post in 2020.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 3, May 2023, p20-22, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hazelton, Wendy S.; Judges--Biography; Judges--Women; Judges--African Americans--Women

Record #:

43824

Author(s):

Leinbach, Connie

Abstract:

A hurricane on September 17, 1876 miraculously navigated the now Providence United Methodist Church to a site originally desired by its membership but denied by the owner.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 4, July 2023, p12-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Swan Quarter--History--Methodist Church; Methodist church buildings--Swan Quarter

Record #:

43825

Author(s):

Lindell, John Kay

Abstract:

On February 7, 2007, a day old infant was found strangled to death in a dumpster in Rocky Mount. though yet unsolved, the case is being aided by continued developments with forensic technology and dedicated crime solvers.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 4, July 2023, p8-9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Criminal mysteries--Nash County; Mystery crimes--Nash County

Record #:

43826

Author(s):

Murray, Morgan

Abstract:

The murder of a young woman, Nell Cropsey of Elizabeth City on November 21, 1901, remains unsolved and an is still recalled by area residents. Question remains as to whether her death was a tragic accident or the result of her jealous suitor, Jim Wilcox.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 4, July 2023, p40-41 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cropsey, Nell M., ca.1882-1901; Criminal mysteries--Elizabeth City

Record #:

43827

Author(s):

Hoggard, Lewis

Abstract:

Though no conclusive explanations have seen light regarding the fate of the 1587 Roanoke Island colonists, there have been some intriguing research finds. One involves a location in present-day Bertie County. The First Colony Foundation is continuing excavations of the site.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 15 Issue 4, July 2023, p34-36 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

First Colony Foundation--Sir Walter Raleigh; Lost Colony