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Kings of Q adds whole-hog cook-off to BBQ event
AYDEN, N.C. (WNCT) — The Town of Ayden has several cooking teams firing up their barbecues for this weekend’s Kings of Q cooking competition. This marks seven years of the event, with new aspects in store for competitors. Typically the event holds a “KCBS style contest,” which is an event sanctioned by the Kansas City […]
Animals for adoption
Animal Services The Pitt County Animal Services Pets of the Week are Amos, a large, adult male pit bull terrier mix, and Bug, a large, adult male black and white cat. The animal shelter, located at 4550 County Home Road, is open weekdays by appointment. Call 902-1725. Visit 24petconnect.com to view animals available for adoption. ...
Kings of Q returns to Ayden with double the ’que
The annual Kings of Q Festival set for Ayden this weekend is adding a Whole Hog BBQ Cookoff to its lineup for what organizers promise will be a double cookoff to ignite taste buds from far and wide. The event’s centerpiece for six years has been a contest sanctioned and judged by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Teams compete for $10,000 in prize money in four categories: chicken, pork ribs, pork and beef brisket. ...
FUR BABY FRIDAY: Casimir has plenty of fluff to go around
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - This sweet kitten is ready for a loving home. Meet Casimir, a domestic mix who is just as soft as he is sweet!. At about three months old, Casimir loves to nap and has fun coloration that makes him unique. If you’re interested in taking him...
Mixing with Maggie: Veggie Pizza
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - What you’ll need:. 2. Unroll both cans of dough; separate dough into 4 long rectangles. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, place dough; press in bottom and up sides to form crust. 3. Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Jessica Anderson: How Does Your Garden Grow?
I’ve seen them all tilled up in the side yard, perfectly organized in rows in raised beds, thrown into open space in the flower bed, or even in a collection of mismatched pots on the back deck!. A garden is as much a personal choice as picking out a...
Master Gardners plant sale on Saturday
The Pitt County Master Gardeners annual plant sale is set for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Pitt County Arboretum north of Greenville. The event features plants that the group says will enhace yards and garden with beautiful plants grown by the Master Gardeners themselves. Plants for vegetable and flower gardens as well as shrubs and trees will be available. Friends of the Arboretum are admitted beginning at...
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