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Colerain Farmers Market opens
Last year, there were whispers Al Snyder and his Colerain Farmers Market may have a tough go of it. The fabric of the town may not be ready for such an endeavor were the thoughts of some on the street. Last Saturday, Colerain came to life as Snyder celebrated his second season opener to a thankful crowd of market goers. ...
Commissioners listen for public's input
Williamston’s food truck ordinance was the topic of discussion Monday evening at a special meeting of the town’s commissioners. They met to gather input from citizens and business owners on changes needed to the town’s ordinance. “So we’re going to hear from the public any comments pertaining to chapter 95, specifically, or exhibit A chapter 117 specifically. This is not a free for all talk about whatever you want to,”...
Vinyl Nights: Couple recognized for promoting tourism with old records
The Edenton-Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a 10-year tradition of music and pleasant company by presenting a volunteerism award to Eddie and Melissa Fields for their work promoting local tourism. The award, presented at the annual Chamber banquet last month, recognized the Fields’ work establishing Vinyl Night at their business, The Edenton Bay Trading Company. The Fields’ weekly platter-spinning parties have attracted locals and tourists alike, many packing the little...
Novelist Alexander discusses life of Black biz woman Josephine N. Leary
ELIZABETH CITY — Novelist Kianna Alexander discussed Chowan County real estate owner Josephine N. Leary’s life at Museum of the Albemarle’s “History for Lunch” program on Wednesday, May 8. Alexander’s “Carolina Built” is a novel that’s based on actual events from Leary’s “remarkable life,” she told audience members. Josephine Napolean Leary lived from April 1856 to March 1923 and her life was “marked by so many different ups and downs”...
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