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14th Annual PLJCS Gingerbread House Festival

Calling gingerbread architects of all ages! The Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield is excited to announce its 14th Annual Gingerbread House Festival, where creativity, community, and a little bit of frosting come together for one sweet competition!. Please see the following gingerbread house entry guidelines and information if...

Johnston County, NC · 5d
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This Hollywood Cowboy Built a Whole Wild West Town Down a Quiet North Carolina Back Road

You turn off a sleepy country road in North Carolina, roll down a long driveway, and start wondering if you took a wrong turn. Then a row of weathered wooden storefronts appears, complete with a saloon and a little chapel, like a movie set dropped into the pines. A real...

Smithfield, NC · 17d
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Bertie Ledger-Advance

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'Forgotten Patriots' discussed at lecture series

While history books recount The Battle of Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, The Battle of Trenton and Yorktown, the efforts of Revolutionary War Patriots who served from the southern states and the contributions of patriots from areas like northeastern North Carolina are often neglected. Bill and Chris Barber sought to rectify that with their new book, “Forgotten Patriots of the Albemarle,” and a lecture on Oct. 9 at the historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse. The lecture was part of the Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library’s Armchair Travelers Series in conjunction with Edenton State Historic Sites. Chris Barber, a retired educator, and Bill Barber, a retired professional forester, have created second careers with their research in local topics like the region’s massive timber industry of the early twentieth century, moonshine in the Albemarle region and now a long-overdue examination of the role northeastern counties of North Carolina played in the Revolution. Chris Barber said that historians understandably tell the stories of the biggest battles and of troops from the most populous colonies, but she said the story is bigger than that. “History lives in ordinary places,” she said. The Barbers’ research and subsequent book identified more than 700 patriots associated with the Edenton Military

North Carolina · 5d

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Butterflies, mice and Toy Story stars: NICU babies model community-made costumes

Why did Maynard Children’s Hospital start the NICU Halloween tradition?. GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Some of the tiniest patients at Maynard Children’s Hospital got into the Halloween spirit with handmade costumes. The hospital shared photos of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit dressed as characters and...

Greenville, NC · 5d
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New Bern Studio Artist Tour

On a crisp November morning in New Bern, the front porch lights flicker on a little earlier than usual. Driveways begin to fill, studio doors prop open, and the smell of coffee mingles with the faint tang of oil paint, damp clay, and sawdust. All across the city, signs read, “Come On In.”

New Bern, NC · 7d

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10 North Carolina BBQ Joints Locals Swear Get Overlooked While Tourists Chase the Big Names

Some of my favorite meals in North Carolina started with a plain building, a gravel lot, and a hunch that the smoke drifting out the back meant something good. You walk in expecting a quick bite and walk out planning your next visit. While the famous names collect the long...

North Carolina · 8d

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Lenoir County SPCA’s ‘puppy palace’ welcomes first residents

Lenoir County SPCA’s ‘puppy palace’ welcomes first residents.

Lenoir County, NC · 9d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Tulip Bulbs Belong 6 to 8 Inches Deep Once the Soil Drops Below 60 Degrees, and Most Need 12 to 16 Weeks of Cold to Bloom

Soil below 60 degrees, bulbs 6 to 8 inches down and a winter of cold: how HGTV, Iowa State and North Carolina extension agents plant tulips in fall.

North Carolina · 8d

The Daily Reflector

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Native Fine Diner's Michelin designation puts Greenville on the food map

The recent Michelin Dining Guide recommendation has Native Fine Diner and its owner, Luke Owens, paying even closer attention to details. Owens was in Nashville, Tennessee, last week to be recognized for his restaurant’s prestigious recommended status in the Michelin Guide American South, one of only 58 listings from North Carolina. The honor came after a year of surreptitious visits from anonymous inspectors who graded the restaurant based on a host of characteristics, including the quality of the ingredients, the mastery of flavor and cooking techniques, the ability to see the chef’s personality come through the food and the value of the meal. It marks the first time a Greenville restaurant has been named to the Michelin Guide, which was originally developed by the tire company as a way to give people guidance on where to travel and where to eat when they travel. The designation goes a long way toward establishing the city as a place with good dining experiences and it opens up the possibility that more Greenville-area restaurants may be included in future editions of the annual guide, Owens said. Owens fills an unusual niche in the restaurant business. His restaurant is both upscale and common. “You

Greenville, NC · 8d

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2026 Halloween Costume Contest winners

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - It was another year of great submissions for this year’s WITN Halloween Costume Contest. We asked adults, kids, and pets to strut their most creative costumes, and they didn’t disappoint. Adults. Kids. Pets.

Greenville, NC · 9d

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Children's Museum of New Bern names first executive director ahead of December opening

The Children's Museum of New Bern says it has named Taylor Kilgus as its first executive director as the museum prepares to open later this year. The board of directors of We Can Be Association, the nonprofit organization developing the museum, unanimously selected Kilgus following a nationwide search. Kilgus, originally...

New Bern, NC · 9d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Café operator enjoys making exotic sandwiches

Melissa Gay said business at her café in the northwestern part of the city has been great, with consistent customers coming in and with new customers coming in from all over. Gay said Wednesday afternoon that, in fact, someone was going to be coming in from Virginia the next day after seeing her postings on social media. Gay has The Well Fed Cheetah, which offers boxed lunches and offers sandwiches, candied jalapeno pimento cheese, chicken bacon ranch dips, pasta salads and desserts. The Well Fed Cheetah began serving customers July 13 and had an official opening ceremony Wednesday afternoon. The business is off Benvenue Road between Independence Drive and North Wesleyan Boulevard and inside the same location as the Remedy This ... Naturally! health foods store. Gay said the reason for the flood of customers is because she offers exotic choices of sandwiches and posts images of them on social media. The Well Fed Cheetah has 71,000 followers on Facebook. Gay said that one sandwich that is popular is turkey with a cranberry fluff with candied pecans. The sandwich includes lettuce and tomato drizzled with honey. Gay also said that another popular item that she makes is a turkey bacon

Edgecombe County, NC · 10d

The Daily Reflector

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Pitt County Health Inspections: Oct. 21-27

Pitt County Environmental Health inspected 40 area restaurants between Oct. 21-27. Six restaurants received a B grade. Scores ranged from 85 to 100. Visit this story on reflector.com to read the full listing of reports. The Rickhouse Address: 710 A Red Banks Road, Greenville Inspection date: Oct. 21, 2026 Final score: 89, Grade B Violations: Proper cold holding temperatures (3 demerits): Rice was found stacked above the fill line at 50-54 F, and a container of risotto measured 50 F.Hands clean and properly washed (2 demerits): A food employee handled raw beef, then touched tongs and a drawer before unwrapping cooked ribs.Proper date marking and disposition (1.5 demerits): Some time/temperature-control-for-safety foods lacked date marks, including marinara with an altered label.Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible (1 demerit): Soap was not available at handsinks in the kitchen. Anita’s Mexican Restaurant Address: 1915 N. Memorial Dr., Greenville Inspection date: Oct. 23, 2026 Final score: 87.50, Grade B Violations: No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods (4 demerits): An employee used a bare hand to hold a cut head of lettuce while cutting it.Food separated and protected (1.5 demerits): Tortillas were found in grocery bags, and a package of raw beef was stored touching

Pitt County, NC · 9d

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Shoppers Drive Hours To This Massive North Carolina Outlet Mall For Deals They Don’t Find At Home

More than 75 outlet stores sit less than a mile off I-95, offering shoppers a range of brands and deals. That’s not a typo. The lineup reads like a wish list. Coach, kate spade new york, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Levi’s all share one open-air layout. Toss...

Smithfield, NC · 12d

Neuse News

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Kinston council to consider downtown service criteria, police dog retirement Nov. 2

Kinston City Council will consider a process for selecting a downtown service provider, the retirement of police dog Nero and a sewer service request when it meets Monday, Nov. 2, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 207 E. King St.

Kinston, NC · 8d

The Wilson Times

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New library books: Holiday books added to collection

The Wilson County Public Library has added new adult, young adult and children’s titles, including holiday-themed fiction and nonfiction.

Wilson County, NC · 8d

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What to See & Do on Kinston’s Queen Street

Opened in 2011, this lunch spot serves salads, soups, quiches, and sandwiches — like The Fire Station, made with turkey, ham, Swiss, “Dijonnaise,” avocado, and sprouts on a multigrain panini. Like what you taste? Pick up a pint of soup, a salad, or a freezer meal to take home.

Kinston, NC · 13d

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Bub Jackson's birthday celebration planned

Anyone who notices smoke rising on Cedar Landing Road on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the vicinity of Tim Bazemore’s property — breathe in and enjoy the aromas of Bub Jackson’s birthday celebration. Bertie County’s Bub Jackson Hunting Preserve will once again be celebrating its namesake’s birthday. The event may cause a traffic backup on Cedar Landing Road as the crowd is expected to top 500 attendees this year. Last year 350 people enjoyed the celebration featuring chefs from across the country, each preparing a special wild game dish. The flavor fest of food presented by culinary professionals could have aired on the Food Network. This year the line up is extensive and the activities throughout the day have been expanded to include skeet shooting for beginners, target practice for beginners, fishing and feasting. A variety of activities are planned for the children, including leaf rubbing along with ‘nature is our studio’ activities. The event will feature 12 chefs from across the country, some traveling from New Orleans and Ohio to celebrate Jackson. Chef and Pit master Christina Shahriari will be enjoying the 10 hour drive from Macedonia, Ohio where she tends to Pink Piggy BBQ. “I can’t wait to get

Bertie County, NC · 10d

WNCT

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Children’s Museum of New Bern names Taylor Kilgus as Executive Director

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The Children’s Museum of New Bern has announced its new Executive Director. Taylor Kilgus, of Iowa, has been named as Executive Director and began her new role this past Monday. Earning her Master’s Degree from Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, Kilgus’ most recent role was serving as the Associate Director of […]

New Bern, NC · 9d

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Step Back Into The Wild West At This Underrated Restaurant In North Carolina

Nobody told Williamston, North Carolina that the frontier closed, and honestly, thank goodness for that. Deadwood is sitting right there in eastern North Carolina, doing something so unexpected and so genuinely fun that it makes you question every weekend you’ve ever spent doing something ordinary instead. Let’s start with...

Williamston, NC · 17d