Record #:

42836

Author(s):

Tester, Brandon

Abstract:

Currently, the watercraft industry employs 330 people in Beaufort County and accounts for a large portion of the county's tax base. it is likely shipbuilding was already in progress in Washington before its establishment in 1776. The city saw its first steamboat in 1835. To assist present industry needs, Beaufort County Schools are now offering boat building classes and Beaufort Community College is establishing a boat manufacturing program.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 2, March-April 2021, p18-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Boatbuilding--Beaufort; Boats and boatbuilding--North Carolina, Eastern; Boating industry--North Carolina, Eastern; Washington (N.C.)--History

Record #:

42837

Author(s):

Hofmann, Chelsea

Abstract:

The article features three women who have impacted the history of Washington; namely, Edna Ferber, author of the novel, Show Boat; Susan Dimock, Washington native and one of the first licensed female physicians in the country and Sarah Keys Evans, who eclipsed the famed Rosa Parks in a landmark civil rights case in 1955.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 2, March-April 2021, p26-29 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Washington (N.C.)--History; Dimock, Susan J., 1847-1875; Ferber, Edna, 1885-1968; Evans, Sarah Keys (Civil Rights)

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 #:

43277

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

A native of Washington, Harold Robinson developed epilepsy when he was twelve. Nonetheless, Robinson moved forward with his aspirations for a career in football. In August 2022, he will be inducted into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. He was with Williamston High School for nearly 30 years before joining the coaching staff of ECU in 2004.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January-February 2022, p12-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Football--High school; Football--Washington High School; Football--Williamston High School; North Carolina High School Athletic Association; Robinson, Harold (football coach); East Carolina University--Sports--coaches

Record #:

43278

Author(s):

Singleton, David

Abstract:

The Native American translation for the name, Mattamuskeet is "dry dust". Early inhabitants believe the 130 square mile area of water was the result of a massive peat fire. Tourists are drawn each year beginning in December to the seasonal appearance of the Tundra Swan.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January-February 2022, p26-31 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lake Mattamuskeet; Lake Mattamuskeet--Travel and Description

Record #:

43279

Author(s):

Thiel, Karen

Abstract:

Stephen Farrell recently became the new reference specialist and archivist at the George H. and Laura E. Brown Library in Washington, N.C.The library has recently installed a new archive now open to the public.The library is celebrating its 111th birthday this year and will be extending information access for collections in the archives via the internet. Among the many precious artifacts is a set of blood stained gloves worn by Col. John C. Lamb during battle in the Civil War.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January-February 2022, p32-36 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brown Library--Washington NC; Brown Library--Washington NC--archive; Farrell, Stephen (Washington, NC--Brown Library)

Record #:

43367

Author(s):

Barnes, Steve

Abstract:

Stone 43, an interior designer, recently purchased and is restoring the 1785 Hyatt in Washington N.C. The house is one of the three oldest standing structures in town. A Georgia native, she recounts the path leading to her current project.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 11 Issue 2, March-April 2022, p16-25 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Washington (N.C.)--History; Washington (N.C.)--Historic homes; Washington (N.C.)--Buildings--preservation