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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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Mayor Proclaims Nov. 1 National Family Literacy Day In Smithfield

SMITHFIELD — Mayor Andy Moore has proclaimed Nov. 1 as National Family Literacy Day in Smithfield, encouraging families to make reading and learning a shared activity. Moore presented the proclamation during the Oct. 6 Town Council meeting. National Family Literacy Day was established by Congress in 1994 and marks...

Smithfield, NC · 7d
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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
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Chowan Herald

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Gourd Patch Conspiracy discussed at Shepard-Pruden

The history book version of the American Revolution paints a picture of a united 13 colonies facing the might of Great Britain, but history is rarely that simple. Hard Times: The 1777 Gourd Patch Conspiracy was the subject of the last of the Shepard-Pruden Library’s Armchair Travelers America 250 series of lectures in Edenton. The presentation was held in the upstairs ballroom of the historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse on Oct. 26 before about 30 American history lovers. The program was presented by Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library and Historic Edenton Sites. The Chowan County Courthouse was where the leaders of the conspiracy were tried for treason during the first year of the American Revolution. Edenton’s future U. S. Supreme Court justice James Iredell was the prosecutor, and the defendants were on trial for their lives. The Gourd Patch Conspiracy was cooked up by a few dozen leaders in a farmer’s field in 1776. The planners went on trial for a plan to abduct or kill the Governor of North Carolina along with the “great men” of eastern part of the state, end a constitutional provision guaranteeing freedom of religion and possibly offer aid to the British Army. The presenters, North Carolina

Edenton, NC · 8d

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Cherry Point hosts 9th annual Trunk-or-Treat event

Marine Corps Community Services had more than 30 decorated trunks take part in the ninth annual Trunk-or-Treat and Boo Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point on Oct. 29. Marines, sailors, civilian employees, and families attended the event, MCAS Cherry Point said. The top three entries received unit funds:

Mcas Cherry Point, NC · 9d

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

The Wilson Times

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Nash Street building restored ... brick by brick

More than 13,000 bricks are being used to restore Wilson’s damaged historic Nash Street building, with masons working to preserve its original look for a future office space.

Wilson, NC · 11d

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John Hadley, Co. D, 37th United States Colored Troops.

On 31 January 1864, John Hadley enlisted in the United States Colored Troops in Washington, North Carolina. Born in what is now Wilson County about 1844, Hadley likely was enslaved by Thomas J. Hadley III (who held dozens in bondage) or IV. Hadley was mustered into service at Norfolk, Virginia,...

Wilson County, NC · 11d

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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Library logo removal sparks debate over LGBTQ+ inclusion

The small eastern North Carolina town of Farmville (population 4,512) in Pitt County is facing questions about transparency, LGBTQ+ inclusion and the role of public libraries after the town’s public library removed a multicolored logo it had used for approximately 14 years. The decision followed complaints from three residents who reportedly believed the design resembled a rainbow associated with the LGBTQ+ community.

Farmville, NC · 10d

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West Craven social studies teacher earns historical fiction honor for debut novel

VANCEBORO, Craven County — Zachary Allen, a seventh-grade social studies teacher at West Craven Middle School, received an Award of Excellence in Historical Fiction from the North Carolina Society of Historians. The award recognizes Allen’s debut novel, The Legend of James Jack. The book tells the story of...

Craven County, NC · 12d

The Wilson Times

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Halloween at Brentwood returns Thursday with trick-or-treating

The Shoppes at Brentwood will host free Halloween trick-or-treating Thursday, Oct. 29, with traffic and parking changes.

Wilson, NC · 12d

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Kindergarten mom’s imagination sparks Scout’s Castle Café mural at Washington Elementary

What other spaces will Heather Summers transform at the school?. WASHINGTON, Beaufort County — Washington Elementary School is thanking local artist Heather Summers for creating a mural that transforms the school cafeteria into “Scout’s Castle Café.”. Summers is the parent of a kindergarten student at the...

Beaufort County, NC · 11d

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Streets With a Story: Kinston’s Queen Street

Stephen Hill remembers depositing his paychecks from his first job — working construction for his father’s company — at First Citizens Bank in downtown Kinston in 1972. Just 10 years old, he was so small, he had to reach up to hand over his check, but the tellers knew him by name. As a kid, he thought the bank, six stories tall, was pretty grand. He still does.

Kinston, NC · 13d

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From small-town dreams to the big stage

KENANSVILLE — The road from Warsaw to Nashville brought Danielle Johnson plenty of miles from home, but Saturday night brought her right back where it all began. The singer-songwriter returned to Duplin County to open for Little Texas and Lee Brice at the Duplin Events Center, where she also performed a duet with Brice before about 2,000 concertgoers.

Duplin County, NC · 13d

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Johnson’s tales of lore remain part of R-C history

He was, by all accounts, a "one-man show" and hailed as the "Godfather" of printed publications in the Roanoke-Chowan area. F. Roy Johnson spent his adult life sharing stories. And those who have read his work over the years – to include myself – understand the fact that Mr. Johnson was known far and wide as the best storyteller of the 20th century.

Murfreesboro, NC · 12d

WNCT

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Havelock to host 3rd Annual Fall Food Truck Festival

HAVELOCK, N.C. (WNCT) — The Havelock Chamber of Commerce is set to host the 3rd Annual Fall Food Truck Festival on Saturday, November 14. The festival will be hosted at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock from 11 am to 3 pm. This year, more than 25 food trucks, 35 retail vendors, live music and […]

Havelock, NC · 12d