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Patchwork 250: The man behind 1,000 handmade guitars in Grayson County

GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. – Patchwork 250 is a new initiative from WSLS 10 that tells Virginia’s story, one piece at a time. Like a quilt made of many patches, every person, story, and tradition adds something special to our history. Join us as we celebrate 250 years by sharing the stories that make our region unique, one patch at a time.

Grayson County, VA · 1d
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The North Carolina Women’s College That Has Been Teaching Since Before America Had A President

In 1772, there was no President of the United States, no Constitution, and no country by that name at all. Yet in a small Moravian town in the North Carolina Piedmont, a school for girls and young women was already holding classes. That school never stopped. Today it is known...

Winston-Salem, NC · 2d
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wataugaonline.com

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WYN’s 12th Annual Festival of Trees Is Just Around the Corner

Local organizations, designers, and friend groups are gathering to deck the halls for this year’s annual Festival of Trees fundraiser, beginning the week of November 16th. Festival of Trees has become a tradition in kicking off the holiday season in the High Country. With more than 100 decorated trees and wreaths on display across Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties and available for purchase via online auction, the event raises money to support Western Youth Network (WYN)’s vital programming for children and youth across the region.

Watauga County, NC · 23h
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Nancy Reynolds News: Fall carnival coming

Sympathy is extended to the following families: Glenna Bullington, Annie Ruth Gordon, Shirley Stevens and Michael Kiser of King. Happy birthday to Grace Edwards, Nathan Holt, Wendy Willard, Greg Collins, Kay Simmons, and Betty Collins. Howard Tucker Jr. had a tractor turn over on him resulting in six broken ribs...

King, NC · 2d
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The Mount Airy News

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Plans for Christmas parade unfold

The annual Mount Airy Christmas Parade on Nov. 21 will feature the usual holiday floats, marching groups and sparkling lights, but also the added attractions of Jeff and Sheri Easter and a first-ever “sensory-friendly area.” The Easters, who lead a popular Southern gospel group and have ties to the legendary Easter Brothers locally, will serve as grand marshals for the parade scheduled for 5 p.m. that day through the downtown area. Meanwhile, a special area will be designated along the procession route to accommodate onlookers who are sensitive to loud noises. “Because we’ve had a few complaints about the sirens and everything,” Gail Hiatt of the sponsoring Downtown Business Association said of the sounds emanating from public safety vehicles in the parade along with horns and other loud noises. “We’ve never done this before,” Hiatt added regarding the quiet zone. Applications available The Christmas parade typically includes elaborate floats by local businesses, high school marching bands, fire trucks, unique vehicles, festive costumed characters, community organizations, sports teams, churches, local elected officials and others. And, of course, more than a few pieces of candy and other goodies will be tossed out by those riding in the parade. It is considered the

Mt Airy, NC · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Veterans Day in city to honor patriotism

One good thing about Veterans Day activities in Mount Airy next Wednesday is that unlike previous years, no rain or cold temperatures are in the forecast — with perfect conditions for honoring military members in store instead. “It’s for them,” said Mark Barr, who has been organizing Mount Airy’s annual Veterans Day program since 2013. It will be held Wednesday at Blackmon Amphitheatre near City Hall, with both veterans and the public urged to attend. The service is scheduled for 11 a.m., which commemorates the signing of the Armistice ending World War I in 1918 at that time on the 11th day of the 11th month. This will come after the Mount Airy Veterans Day Parade that will pull out at 9:30 a.m. from Veterans Memorial Park on West Lebanon Street en route to the downtown area. “It looks like it’s going to be a pretty good-sized parade this year,” Barr said of the procession that will feature entries by military organizations and Junior ROTC students from local high schools. Amphitheatre service The 11 a.m. program at Blackmon Amphitheatre will include Staff Sgt. Steven Munoz of the local recruitment unit of the U.S. Marine Corps as guest speaker. Veterans of

Mt Airy, NC · 1d

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Moose & Friends Annual Thanksgiving Show Returns To Benefit Hickory Soup Kitchen, 11/25

Hickory — Great music. Good friends. Giving back. For more than a decade, the Moose & Friends Annual Thanksgiving Show has brought the Hickory community together for an evening of live music, friendship, and generosity. This year, the beloved Thanksgiving Eve tradition returns on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at The Premier in Hickory, with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting the Hickory Soup Kitchen.

Hickory, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Doo-wop legend who sang ‘Money Honey,' other R&B hits, to get NC marker

Clyde McPhatter, a falsetto-voiced pioneer of early rock-and-roll, who launched his highly influential but short career in the churches of Durham, will soon grace an North Carolina historic marker on the streets where he first learned to sing. Born in 1932, McPhatter grew up in a Baptist family in Durham’s Hayti neighborhood, where he sang solos in the choir at his preacher father’s church, Mount Cavalry Baptist, but he soon moved to New York, formed a gospel group based in Harlem — The Mount Lebanon Singers. Like many crooners of his era, McPhatter followed the powerful draw of secular music, and he lent his voice to the early 1950s blend of rhythm and blues. This combination of gospel soulfulness and free-spirited, sexually charged energy led the country into a new rock and roll era. A young Ernie Barnes would recall sneaking into the segregated Durham Armory to get a glimpse of McPhatter with his doo-wop Dominoes, describing the scene he saw on the dance floor, so bold for the era it seemed sinful, but not so audacious he didn’t move along. “What I observed was the no inhibition, no self-consciousness or rigidity, just fluid movement while the music punctuated every

Durham, NC · 3d

FOX8 News

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Randolph County historian preserves piece of local history

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A local historian is working to preserve and tell the history of the Poor House in Randolph County.  The original property was more than 200 acres. Today, it is about one acre off Caraway Mountain Road and is the final resting place of more than 400 people who lived at the […]

Randolph County, NC · 1d

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High Point Veterans Day Parade Rolls Downtown Sunday

Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. & Main St. — Downtown Intersection Street Scene. Downtown High Point will host the city's annual Veterans Day Parade Sunday afternoon, with the procession stepping off at 3 p.m. to honor local veterans. The parade is sponsored by American Legion Post 87 and VFW...

High Point, NC · 19h

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FanFare: Highway to the Holidays

I’m still picking through leftover Halloween candy, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are already in sight. We’re on the highway to the holiday season. Christmas trees have been sprouting up in stores, and retailers are more than ready to help you stimulate the economy. Two annual holiday traditions return to our region over the next week, and you can read about them near the bottom of this edition of FanFare. Along the way, you’ll also find plays, operas, a little bit of magic, and a lot of concerts, including WDAV’s next Small Batch event!

Charlotte, NC · 2d

FOX8 News

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Why are the elephants at the North Carolina Zoo orange?

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’ve ever taken a trip to the North Carolina Zoo, you may be questioning the unusual color of the elephants. In this week’s Zoo Filez, FOX8’s Shannon Smith learns how the zoo’s elephants get their unique orange color.

Asheboro, NC · 1d

caswell.news

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Caswell Invited to Honor Veterans November 11

Caswell County will come together to honor all who served at Caswell's Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Civic Center on Wednesday, November 11. Retired US Navy Captain Phil Sanchez will serve as guest speaker for the event, which starts at 11am. While in Yanceyville for the event, the community...

Caswell County, NC · 2d

Salisbury Post

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Jingle and Mingle returns to Father and Son

For the fifth year in a row, Father and Son Produce on Sherrill’s Ford Road is sponsoring a pop-up holiday show: Jingle and Mingle. The event on Saturday, Nov. 7, […]

Salisbury, NC · 2d

yourrowan.com

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Your Rowan Holiday Guide, Part 1: Parades & Tree Lightings

There’s a moment every holiday season when the whole town gathers on a chilly sidewalk, kids perched on shoulders and hot chocolate in hand, waiting for the first marching band to round the corner or for a tree to flicker to life. In Rowan County, that moment happens again and again from mid-November through early December.

Rowan County, NC · 4d

davidsonlocal.com

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Arts Davidson Celebrates The Past and Present

Arts Davidson Celebrates Sixty Years of Making Room. From a 1966 artist guild to an arts center on North Main Street, Arts Davidson County marks six decades of creativity with Heritage & Horizons. Somewhere in Davidson County tonight, a child is holding a paintbrush like it might bite. They'll get...

Davidson County, NC · 1d

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Local book fans organize Zoo City Book Festival

ASHEBORO — Stephanie Armfield and Nathanael Wright believe it’s time for Asheboro to celebrate books. For that reason, they’re organizing the inaugural Zoo City Book Festival, set for next fall. Wright is a local author and Armfield owns The Traveling Scroll, a van that carries books all...

Asheboro, NC · 4d

itsthesway.com

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This Watercolor Artist Will Paint a Keepsake Picture of Your Home

Meet Lynsi Beers, a Moore County native who will paint your favorite places using watercolors. Although she didn’t set out to have a full blown small business, she says, “It’s kind of like meditation for me.” Lynsi’s day job is a dietician but she escapes to her sunroom daily for a painting session – usually as a way to start her day, alongside a coffee.

Moore County, NC · 4d