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The Enterprise

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Martin Co. native to discuss latest book

A Martin County native is coming back home to Williamston to talk about her third book. Leah Weiss, who was born in Williamston, left North Carolina around the age of 10. She spent the rest of her adolescence in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This will be Weiss’ second time to visit Martin Memorial in recent years to discuss her books. In 2021, she visited to talk about her second book All the Little Hopes, which takes place in a town much like Williamston — the fictional Riverton — during World War II. Weiss said Williamston’s historic German POW camp inspired All the Little Hopes. Wiess considers herself “southern by grace.” “My roots run deep in the flat lands of North Carolina,” she said. Her first book, If the Creek Don’t Rise, set in Appalachia, sold over 100,000 copies. Weiss began writing full-time after retiring from a 24-year career as Executive Assistant to the headmaster at Virginia Episcopal School in 2015, becoming a best-selling author late in life. Ann Phelps, who retired as branch librarian at Martin Memorial in 2023 after 25 years, is now chair of The Friends of Martin Memorial Library. (The Friends of Martin Memorial Library

Martin County, NC · 5d

WNCT

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City of Greenville seeking artists for upcoming mural project

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge and the Pitt County Civic Arts Committee are inviting local artists to submit their work for a chance to participate in the making of an outdoor mural. The mural will be on a curved retaining wall at Town Common in Greenville. The space allotted […]

Greenville, NC · 3d

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Tanya Tucker, The Bellamy Brothers, and More Join Ray Stevens Tribute at the Opry House

On Monday, Nov. 9, the Opry House in Nashville will host Don't Look, Ethel! A Salute to the Musical Genius of Ray Stevens, a one-night event spotlighting six decades of work in country, pop, songwriting, production, and comedy. The man of the hour is expected to be in the crowd, with the show getting underway at 7 p.m. CT.

Nashville, NC · 4d
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Hartley hopes to make chair caning all the craze

"I was born in the wrong century," Debra Hartley, of Washington, jokes when talking about her interest in historic preservation, which includes her passion for chair caning. Hartley hopes to make chair caning the latest craze among young people looking for "analog" hobbies and activities to disconnect from digital screens.

Washington, NC · 3d
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The Johnstonian News

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JoCo Restaurant Week links businesses, community

JoCo Restaurant Week, now expanded countywide, features 23 restaurants through Nov. 7 and aims to connect local businesses with their communities.

Smithfield, NC · 6d

WNCT

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Havelock Tourist & Event Center to host Pokemon festival

HAVELOCK, N.C. (WNCT) — Havelock is set to host PokeKon-Fest in December. On Saturday, December 5, from 10 am to 5 pm, community members can enjoy exhibits, local artists and a collector marketplace at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center. The one-day show will also feature a guest appearance by voice actor Dorothy Fahn. Fans […]

Havelock, NC · 5d

thewashingtondailynews.com

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Boater's Delight: Deli to bring quick bites to downtown, waterfront docks

It’s a warm, sunny day and all of a sudden you’re a kid again swimming and skiing on the Pamlico River. Having spent most of the morning and early afternoon in the water, you’re now tired and hungry. Lunch could mean waiting an hour for a restaurant or hoping your parents packed a picnic to eat on the boat or sandbar.

Washington, NC · 6d

pljcs.org

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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

unearththevoyage.com

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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

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 · 4d

wcti12.com

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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

unearththevoyage.com

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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

WITN

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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

WITN

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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