Deep Run
Deep Run, NC · Arts & Culture
knowol.com
Detailed Map of Hobgood, North Carolina
This beautifully detailed map of Hobgood, North Carolina was created in 2026 using aerial imagery combined with modern topographical, census, street and landmark data. It’s a one-of-a-kind view of Hobgood that combines accurate data with a vintage aesthetic. The map shows every building in its true location, many of the roads carry their names, and the shaded topographic relief shows the shape of the land.
WNCT
Carolina Museum of the Marine named new CEO & President
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Carolina Museum of the Marine is welcoming retired Colonel Kipp Wahlgren as its new CEO and president. The Colonel is replacing Major General Joe Shrader, USMC (Ret.), who was expected to transition out after leading the museum to its final stages of development and opening. Wahlgren is a retired Marine […]
Duplin Times
Mural honors Faison's legendary native son
FAISON — Each brush stroke held a purpose. The colors soon blended and brought to life a little boy who reached for the stars in a history-rich town. It’s a piece of art that portrays his beginning contrasted with his future. Fittingly, it hangs outside what was once his parents’ workshop on Main Street, now an ice cream parlor. Passers-by and residents will see a brightly-colored mural that honors William Edgar Thornton, M.D. — also known as “Faison’s Favorite Son.” “I think it’s the perfect place for it on the building to know this is where he came home everywhere to work on clocks and radios,” said painter Heather Williams. “He did so many things that were amazing. It’s wonderful that it’s right here.” Faison Improvement Group (FIG) commissioned Williams to paint the mural nearly three years ago. A math teacher at North Duplin, she began working on it last May. Williams tediously researched Thornton and decided to use numerous pictures of the historical figure as her muse. She purchased four 18x6 panels of Durabond, which is two aluminum sheets with a foam center. The material is popular with sign makers because it doesn’t rot in the weather. Acrylic paint
WITN
New leader named at Marine museum in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A veteran is taking on a leadership role at the Carolina Museum of the Marine. Colonel Kipp Wahlgren is the new Chief Executive Officer and President of the museum that opened in June. The museum tells the history of the United States military and the Marine Corps.
Mount Olive Tribune
Rosewood High School golfer continues to build his game after years of competing on the course
ROSEWOOD — At just 16 years old, Lee West has already spent half of his life playing golf. West first picked up the game at eight, after his parents took him to Lane Tree. What started as a simple trip to the golf course quickly became something much bigger.
wcti12.com
MumFest preparations underway in New Bern ahead of weekend festival
NEW BERN, Craven County — Preparations are in full swing for MumFest as downtown New Bern gets ready to welcome about 250 vendors and crowds of festivalgoers this weekend. The Mum Arch went up Tuesday morning, and amusement rides have arrived in the city ahead of the festival. “We...
bartonbulldogs.com
Barton men's golf finishes in fifth place at the Currahee Collegiate Invitational
TOCCOA, Ga. - The Barton men's golf team finished fifth overall out of 13 schools at the Currahee Collegiate Invitational which concluded Tuesday at the Currahee Golf Club. The Bulldogs totaled a six-over 870 on the par-72, 7,382-yard course while USC Aiken, ranked No. 7 in NCAA Division II, won the event with an 11-under 853 performance.
myfamilytravels.com
A North Carolina Town Once Had Nearly 60 Taverns, Shops and Homes Along Its Main Street, Then the Railroad Passed It By
Quiet weekday mornings in this North Carolina town come with an odd feeling that the whole place is holding a secret. Back in 1769, this little spot on the Roanoke River had nearly 60 houses and public buildings, and the main street was packed with shopkeepers, travelers, and lawmakers. Today...
WITN
MumFest to return to downtown New Bern after last year’s cancellation
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) — MumFest will return to historic downtown New Bern on Oct. 10-11 after last year’s festival was canceled because of weather. The award-winning fall festival, now in its 46th year, will feature more than 250 vendors, food trucks and live music on the waterfront.
piratemedia1.com
TEC through the Decades timeline
1923- East Carolina University (then The East Carolina Teachers’ College) students publishes first yearbook, The Tecoan, following a shift in status from training school to college. 1925- Deanie Boone Haskett was elected as the first Editor-in-Chief of The Teco Echo after an unanimous student vote for a student-run newspaper,...