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for "Washington the Magazine"
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42721
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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.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 2, March-April 2020,
p46-49
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42722
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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.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 2, March-April 2020,
p60-62
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42723
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Porches have been a part of homes for centuries. American porches have their roots in the Caribbean. Pat and Gail Kenefick bought their South Main Street home in Bath in the early 2000s. Their porch is a holdover of the Victorian era.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 3, May-June 2020,
p22-28
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42724
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Dorita Boyd and Jan Pernov are owners of Raindrop Ridge, a nursery devoted to herb plants for the home garden. The nursery is located on Camp Leach Road east of Washington.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 3, May-June 2020,
p32-37
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42725
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James Russell Boyd' is a collector of historic memorabilia and buildings. His acquisitions of historic buildings from the Pinetown community offers glimpses into that community's past. One noteworthy building in his collection is the former Wade Lilley Store from the Five Points neighborhood on N.C. Highway 32.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 3, May-June 2020,
p38-41
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42726
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Black Brothers Farm is the noted place to go for strawberries on the north side of the Pamlico River. The farm is located on U.S. 64 across the road from Beaufort Community College. On the south side of the Pamlico, Billy Harding owns Southside Farms. located on 320 Harding Lane, a few miles south of Chocowinity.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 3, May-June 2020,
p44-49
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42727
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Kristi Overton Johnson was winner of eight U.S. Master championships. though her childhood was spent in Greenville, her legendary waterskiing was well-known on the Pamlico River and Bath Creek. She is currently a motivation speaker for the spiritual health of others..
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 4, July-August 2020,
p18-22
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42764
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The Washington Area Historic Foundation has used the sale of annual Christmas ornaments to both promote area history and finance the organization's work. The Christmas ornament project began in 1996 and continues currently with exception of 2020, which year's selection will appear in 2021 due to the current COVID crisis.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 6, Nov.-Dec. 2020,
p26-32
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42765
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Pamlico Animal Hospital has recently relocated into a new building in Washington. Dr. Marty Proffenberger and Dr. Dana Eddings reflect on their history with the organization and the hospital's founder, Dr. Chuck Manning.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 6, Nov.-Dec. 2020,
p34-39
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42790
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Annis Paschal Lyles and husband Greg plan to rebuild their river house that was previously flooded by Hurricane Florence. The home located along the Pamlico River shoreline was built by Herbert R. Paschal Sr., an executive vice president of the Bank of Washington.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January-February 2021,
p20-25
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42791
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Forty years ago a fundamental change has taken place in the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico Rivers. Pollution had gotten to such a point in the Neuse River in particular that tourism and the housing market in the area were seeing sharp declines. Events culminated in 1989, when the river basin was declared commercially dead. With the work of "river keepers' an extensive program to reclaim the rivers was pursued. Recently in 2015, the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation and the Neuse River Foundation merged advocacies to become "Sound Rivers".
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January-February 2021,
p28-34
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42795
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Owning a pet can be very beneficial to your overall mental and physical health.Eric Hedberg, a clinical social worker in the Washington areas says he has plenty of clients that have benefited from pets as companions.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January-February 2021,
p44-46
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42796
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Sherry is a fortified wine of Spanish origin. There are only three authorized grape types sherry can be made from: Palomino, Pedro Ximenez, Moscatel. Mary Mehlich, owner of Wine & Words & Gourmet in downtown Washington, N.C. discusses characteristics of sherry at length.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January-February 2021,
p56
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42797
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Winter fishing on the Tar, Pamlico and Neuse and Roanoke Rivers means catching striped bass or "rockfish" in the freshwater portions of these rivers. Other options for fishing in these ares include speckled trout, crappie, white and yellow perch and shad starting in February.Washington, N.C. resident, Richard Andrews is owner of a year-round guide service offering fishing excursions on the Pamlico and nearby rivers.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January-February 2021,
p58
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42798
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The city of Washington, N.C. recently completed a $3.4 million project updating underground infrastructure to its Main Street. workers replaced in some instances 50 and 100 year old storm-water drainage pipes. City fathers led by Mayor Mac Hodges took the opportunity as well to make the street more pedestrian friendly.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January-February 2021,
p38-43
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