Record #:

44512

Author(s):

Fleming, Monika

Abstract:

River traffic near Tarboro after the Civil War saw an increase. One of the most noticed vessels of that time was the steamer Cotton Plant, beginning service about 1867. This vessel sank in 1869 but was eventually recovered and put back in service until 1892, when destroyed by fire. One of the last active steamers on the Tar River, the Shiloh served the area until 1923.

Source:

Welcome to Tarboro & Homes Magazine (F 264 T3 W4), Vol. Issue , August 2025, p25-26, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Steamboats--North Carolina, Eastern--History; River navigation--Tarboro; Tarboro--River Navigation

Record #:

44542

Author(s):

Fleming, Monika

Abstract:

The first hospital appearing in Edgecombe County was in 1901. Located on the site of the present courthouse, the three story structure was originally called the Pittman Sanitorium and in 1916 became Edgecombe General Hospital. A second hospital opened in 1929, named in memory of Dr. Henry T. Bass. Closing in the 1950s, it had distinction for being the smallest private hospital in the state. Hospital Corp of America purchased Edgecombe General in the 1980s, closing it and building Heritage Hospital across the street in 1985.

Source:

Welcome to Tarboro & Homes Magazine (F 264 T3 W4), Vol. Issue , September 2025, p23-24, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hospitals--Tarboro--History

Record #:

44543

Author(s):

Baker, Briyana Storm

Abstract:

Hopkins, a local DJ, Hopkins has gained much popularity of late with his show "Saturday on the Beach with Bert Hopkins". The show appearing of radio station 99.3 is part of the Rocky Mount and Wilson radio market.

Source:

Welcome to Tarboro & Homes Magazine (F 264 T3 W4), Vol. Issue , September 2025, p48, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Radio shows--Rocky Mount / Wilson; Beach Music--Radio Broadcasts

Record #:

44599

Author(s):

Fleming, Monika

Abstract:

The Baptists represent the oldest congregation to be found in Tarboro. Dating back to 1819, the Baptist Church split in 1829 and was carried as two separate churches, First Baptist and the Primitive Baptist Church. Episcopalians entered the scene in 1833 and in 1858 constructed a fine Gothic Revival building with William Percival as architect. Active since 1760, Methodists built their house of worship in 1855. this structure burned in 1915.

Source:

Welcome to Tarboro & Homes Magazine (F 264 T3 W4), Vol. Issue , November 2025, p27-28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Churches--Tarboro--History

Record #:

44600

Author(s):

Walker, John H.

Abstract:

World Cat, with an additional facility in Greenville builds outboard powered center and dual console catamaran models. These were named first place among North Carolina statewide nominations.

Source:

Welcome to Tarboro & Homes Magazine (F 264 T3 W4), Vol. Issue , November 2025, p49 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

World Cat (Tarboro); Catamarans (Tarboro)