Record #:

13102

Author(s):

Henion, Leigh Ann

Abstract:

Our State magazine features Blowing Rock, a town that sits astride the Watauga and Caldwell county line in the western part of the state, in its Tar Heel Town of the Month section.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 78 Issue 6, Nov 2010, p28-32, 34, 36, 38 , il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blowing Rock--Description and travel

Record #:

13103

Author(s):

Abstract:

New Bern is the home of North Carolina's oldest chartered fire department. Much of the history of the department is in the New Bern Firemen's Museum, including Fire Horse Fred, one of the last horses to pull the fire company's wagon.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 78 Issue 6, Nov 2010, p42-46, 48, 50, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Museums--New Bern; Fire extinction--New Bern

Record #:

13104

Author(s):

Thompson, Bill

Abstract:

Rich Daniels entered the Marine Corps as a private in 1970 and retired in 1999 as a lieutenant-colonel. He lives in Pollocksville, a small town south of New Bern, where he makes art glass, paintings, and pottery.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 78 Issue 6, Nov 2010, p62-64, 66, 6870, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Artists--Pollocksville

Record #:

13120

Author(s):

Baker, Troy

Abstract:

North Carolina has endless fly-fishing opportunities, with thousands of miles of trout-filled rivers, creeks, and streams flowing across the western counties. Baker describes a few of his favorite ones.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 78 Issue 6, Nov 2010, p142-146, 148, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Trout fishing; Fly-fishing

Record #:

13121

Author(s):

Womick, Chip

Abstract:

North Carolina was a favorite hunting destination for wealthy sportsmen in the early to mid-part of the 20th-century. A number of hunting lodges were built, and among the ones built in the Piedmont, Fairview Park stands out for its luxuriousness. The 17,000-square-foot building burned on the night of March 31, 1921.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 78 Issue 6, Nov 2010, p150-152, 154,156, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hunting lodges; Piedmont--History

Record #:

13122

Author(s):

Wahl, Ashley

Abstract:

Wahl discusses the artistic work and creations of Kevin Cagle of Carthage. Cagle makes high-relief tile carvings that depict classic works of art, ancient civilizations, and prehistoric creatures.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 78 Issue 6, Nov 2010, p176-178, 180-182, 184, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Artists--Carthage