Stella
Stella, NC · Business
Chowan Herald
Online needlepoint biz stitches its way to downtown Edenton
Kelly Cross isn’t worried about her new business launch. Already successful online, Cross sells canvases, thread and finishing supplies for needlepoint. A few definitions might be in order. Needlepoint is a hobby in which crafters stitch colored threads in intricate patterns onto a pre-printed mesh called a canvas. The completed work can then be made into an ornament, a freestanding work of art, or other products such as pillows. Turning that artwork into something practical or ready for display is called finishing. Cross’s shop, Coastal Stitch, opened on West Queen Street with enthusiastic support from local stitchers and from craftspeople who came from as far away as Charlotte, Norfolk, New Bern, Goldsboro and Raleigh. Many of them were already online customers. The online business launched Jan. 1 and met its sales goals for the year by May. It quickly developed a loyal following, which encouraged Cross to open a physical store. For Cross, the shop brings together family, needlework and a community she called home for 20 years and returned to in 2004. She began stitching with her mother in the 1980s, but college, marriage and raising her daughter, Emily, left less time for the hobby. Two years ago, Emily
Neuse News
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update October 10, 2026
Join us Saturday, October 10, for TJ Designs, B&B Eggs, TC Smith, Julie Babbin, Robin’s Nest, Holy Granola, and Christi Luv Creations. Pick up eggs, banana nut bread, pimento cheese, granola, coffee cakes, and handmade finds. Stay for the Poster Party from 10 a.m. to noon!
familydestinationsguide.com
The Overlooked North Carolina Town Where Rent Is Shockingly Cheap And Life Still Feels Good
Nobody puts Wilson, North Carolina on their vision board, and that is genuinely their loss. This is a town in the eastern part of the state that has been quietly doing everything right while the rest of North Carolina was busy arguing about which city has the best brunch. Here’s...
WAVY News 10
Edenton Tractor & Implement Company to close after 75 years
EDENTON, N.C. (WAVY) — A long-standing farm and lawn care equipment dealership in Edenton is set to permanently close at the end of October. In a letter to valued customers and community members, Edenton Tractor & Implement Company announced it will close its doors on Oct. 31 after 75 years of business. The White family […]
WAVY News 10
thewashingtondailynews.com
A new business is brewing in downtown Washington
Downtown Washington has lots of places to wine and dine and now it’s got another new perk, a coffee shop. It’s called Common Ritual, and it’s owned and operated by recent East Carolina University (ECU) graduate Haylee Eide. “I absolutely love the town of Washington. It reminds...
wcti12.com
Pamlico Grove Apartments: 48-unit affordable rental project planned in Grantsboro
Why was the project funded by North Carolina's Affordable Housing Development Fund?. GRANTSBORO, Pamlico County — Site work is underway for the future Pamlico Grove Apartments in Grantsboro. The Town of Grantsboro says a groundbreaking ceremony was held October 2. State project documents describe Pamlico Grove Apartments as a...
The US Sun
Plans for demolished 45-acre mall property hang in the balance as officials eye a massive mixed-use development
A COUNCIL proposal could turn a demolished mall into a new residential space. This isn’t the only current example of a city stepping in to transform a dead mall into something new. At the start of the month, Wilson City Council members in North Carolina were presented with two...
Yahoo!
A new group to help US small towns lead the clean energy transition
As the mayor of tiny Enfield, North Carolina, Mondale Robinson has huge clean energy ambitions. Among them: building a solar farm to power the entire town of about 2,000, replacing the town's decrepit substation to distribute those renewable electrons, and building a thermal energy network to provide heating and cooling and reduce exorbitant electric bills.
cbs17
Rocky Mount finances improve from earlier this year, but remain low: NC Treasurer
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — The City of Rocky Mount’s financial situation has improved from earlier this year following a financial crisis, but still remains low, the North Carolina Department of the State Treasurer said. The Local Government Commission, which is part of the state treasury department, received...