Record #:

42838

Author(s):

Hofmann, Chelsea

Abstract:

Owner Laura Miller of Southern Nest and owners Pat Lewis and Candace Dail of South Market Antiques in downtown Washington remark on their varied interests in antiques and antiquing.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 2, March-April 2021, p32-37 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Antiques; Antiques businesses--Washington

Record #:

43068

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

22 year old Washington native and recent North Carolina State graduate, Sarah Lynch spent her junior and senior years playing the iconci Ms. Wuf, Wolfpack sports mascot.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 4, July-Aug. 2021, p44-49 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mascots; Ms. Wuf (N.C. State mascot)

Record #:

43069

Author(s):

Hofmann, Chelsea

Abstract:

"16-year-old Dylan Blane has been crabbing with his stepfather for over 8 years. Blane now has 250 crab pots of his own and often ventures out along the Pamlico to check and repair his pots."

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 4, July-Aug. 2021, p16-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Crabbing; Crabbing--Pamlico River; Crabbing--youth--Beaufort County

Record #:

43075

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

After a process, Leendert Van Staalduinen and his family made their way from Holland to Beaufort County in 1943. In 1996, third generation Carl Van Staalduinen and his two brothers bought Terra Ceia Farms from their father Cornelis.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 3, May-June 2021, p22-28 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Terra Ceia Farms; Tulips; Tulips--Terra Ceia; Flowers--North Carolina; Pantego; Beaufort County--Description and travel

Record #:

43076

Author(s):

Tester, Brandon

Abstract:

P,S. Jones High School in Washington was named by Peter Simon Jones, a native of Warren County, who taught for 22 years at at what was then the former Washington Colored Public School. The P.S. Jones Alumni Museum is currently under development on the former P.S. Jones campus. Interviewed is Alice Mills-Sadler.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 3, May-June 2021, p32-35 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American schools--Washington; Jones, Peter Simon (Educator); Museums--Washington

Record #:

43107

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

In North Carolina, small schools played six-man football until 1959.The Pirates of Bath high School won state championships in 1958, 1959 and 1960.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 5, September-October 2021, p24-32 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bath High School; Bath High School--football team; Football--High school; Football-Bath High School

Record #:

43108

Author(s):

Tester, Brandon

Abstract:

Stuart Lannon and his crew of flow artists showcase the ropes of fire eating at pop-up performances a in washington and throughout eastern North Carolina.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 5, September-October 2021, p38-43 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

fire eating (flow arts)

Record #:

43109

Author(s):

McLoughlin, Meredith

Abstract:

"After a one-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Washington Summer festival returned in August. The event included rides, vendors, food, fireworks, Live music and other activities. Here's a look at what this year's festival had to offer." The article is an essay in picture.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 5, September-October 2021, p10-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Washington Summer Festival; Festivals--Washington

Record #:

43194

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

Woolard, career musician, particularly associated with the North Carolina beach music genre, joined the iconic band, "The Embers" in 1976. He recounts his many memorable experiences.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 6, November/December 2021, p12-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Beach Music; Woolard, Craig (musician); Embers (band)

Record #:

41279

Author(s):

Rumley, Vail Stewart

Abstract:

The Elmwood 1820’s long history in the community includes serving as a hospital during the Civil War. This plantation had housed just seven families before its transformation into a bed and breakfast in 2015. Today, it is a repository for local history, represented in Elmwood-related memorabilia the current owners are collecting for its 200th anniversary.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 1, January/February 2020, p38-42 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Plantations--Washington NC; Plantations--Washington--Elmwood ; Tayloe, David Thomas, 1826-1884; Architecture--Greek Revival style ; Civil War--Washington NC; Civil War--union camps--North Carolina ; Elmwood (Washington)--families--Samuel Grist; Elmwood (Washington)--families--Col. Joshua Tayloe; Elmwood (Washington)--families--George Hackney; Bed and breakfast accommodations--North Carolina--Washington

Record #:

41280

Author(s):

Thomas, Mitchell

Abstract:

Built for Rocky Mount Mill workers and situated on its campus, these renovated houses are serving as nightly rentals. The River and Twine's potential perks include nearby art, music, and indoor sports venues, in addition to restaurants and breweries.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 1, January/February 2020, p56-57 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rocky Mount Mills ; Mills--Rocky Mount; Cotton mills--Rocky Mount; Rocky Mount--Historic buildings; Rocky Mount--Industry; Urban renewal--Rocky Mount; Fishing--Tar River

Record #:

42719

Author(s):

Rumley, Vail Stewart

Abstract:

Jim Preston, owner of Bath Creek Stables and Kathleen Slade, a 2017 North Carolina 4-H Horse Show junior grand champion settled a challenge between the two with a game of polo. That initial game has since gained a following with players and their horses coming from Greenville and Edenton to join. New Bern is also working to get a team.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 2, March-April 2020, p34-41 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Polo--North Carolina; Beaufort county--Recreation; Horses

Record #:

42720

Author(s):

Debnam, Matt

Abstract:

Beaufort County Traditional Music Association is keeping traditional music alive in eastern North Carolina. Brief sketches of several noted members including Rob Cuthrell, Sidney and Delores Moore, Lina Boyer and Duane Harris are included.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 2, March-April 2020, p42-45 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Musicians--North Carolina; Music Associations--Beaufort County; Beaufort County Traditional Music Association

Record #:

42721

Author(s):

Debnam, Matt

Abstract:

Knowledge of early Native American people in the region of Beaufort and Hyde Counties is primarily gained through the writings of Thomas Hariot and the engravings of Theodore De Bry. Native American settlements in the region which were part of the Secotan Nation including Aquascogoc, Pomeiooc and Secotan are discussed.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 2, March-April 2020, p46-49 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Native Americans--North Carolina; Native Americans--Beaufort County; Native Americans--Hyde; Native Americans--Hyde County

Record #:

42722

Author(s):

Thomas, Mitchell

Abstract:

The idea for the gardens came about in the 1950s. Several noted individuals including historian and author Inglis Fletcher were instrumental in getting the Garden Club of North Carolina to establish a location on Roanoke Island. The gardens opened in August 18, 1960.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 2, March-April 2020, p60-62 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gardens--Roanoke Island