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Down East Holiday Show opens at Greenville Convention Center with nearly 200 vendors

In Greenville, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Happening now at the Greenville Convention Center is the annual Down East Holiday Show. The ribbon cutting was at 4, and the doors are opening right now at 5:00 p.m. For the past 25 years, this event has been...

Greenville, NC · 8d

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Parmele Day returns with a parade, food and fun

MARTIN COUNTY, NC — Parmele Day is coming up this Saturday, Nov. 7, in Martin County. The community festival’s rain date follows the cancellation of its original October event because of weather. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parmele Train Caboose, 1090 Carr...

Martin County, NC · 8d

The Daily Advance

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Mill Village Museum closes temporarily, seeks new home

EDENTON — The only museum dedicated to the history of Edenton’s working class has closed — but may reopen if organizers can find a new location for it. The Mill Village Museum, which documents the lives of Edenton’s first factory workers, closed Oct. 10. The museum, housed in the former Edenton Cotton Mill building, closed after the owners of the building sent a letter saying they needed to reclaim the space, said Beth Taylor, who is working to relocate the museum. Taylor said the owners announced their decision by mail. There were no negotiations to keep the museum at its current location. Taylor said the closure was not because the Mill Village Museum Association was facing financial difficulties. The museums collection of photographs, exhibits and historical artifacts has been placed in storage. “The museum items are stored in a very safe storage building,” Taylor said in response to questions from the Chowan Herald. The museum’s announcement said the closure was temporary, but there is no timetable for reopening. Taylor said no suitable replacement building has been located yet. “The museum will be reopened in another building whenever we can locate another building,” Taylor said. The museum documented the preservation of

Edenton, NC · 7d

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Field of Flags honors veterans at New Bern’s Union Point Park

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) — Hundreds of American flags stand along the waterfront at Union Point Park ahead of Veterans Day, each bearing the name of someone who served. Organizers say this year’s Field of Flags recognizes about 800 veterans, including 77 killed in the Vietnam War. Their names are marked with gold tags.

New Bern, NC · 7d

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Wilson’s Whirligig Festival back for another year

WILSON, N.C. (WNCT) — Wilson’s Whirligig Festival is back for its 21st year! On November 7, from 10 am to 5 pm, and November 8, from 12 pm to 5 pm, Wilson’s Whirligig Park will host about 40 food vendors and family-friendly activities. Visitors can participate in the Whirli-Kidz Zone, Color Circus, art contests and […]

Wilson, NC · 9d

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New Bern hides North Carolina’s grandest colonial comeback story right on the river

Tryon Palace sits right along the Trent River in New Bern, and the moment you walk through the gates, costumed guides pull you straight into the 1700s. This was the home of North Carolina's royal governor, one of the most famous colonial sites in the state. The grounds stretch across a walkable spread of buildings, gardens and workshops.

New Bern, NC · 9d

Neuse News

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It's a Hard-Knock Life for the Orphans of Annie at LCC!

Things may be tough at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, but the young performers bringing Annie's fellow orphans to the Turner Stage are ready to steal the show! From playful mischief to heartfelt moments, these spirited characters bring plenty of personality, humor, and energy to Lenoir Community College Foundation Performing Arts' upcoming production of Annie.

Kinston, NC · 7d

The Wilson Times

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Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 11

Wilson County’s Veterans Day ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the courthouse, with music, speeches, flag ceremonies and a 21-gun salute.

Wilson County, NC · 8d

The Daily Reflector

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Mahjong craze reaches Pitt County

Mahjong is rising in popularity all over the country and now, it has sparked the creation of a new business in Greenville. Amelia Mahjong opened for business in Artisan's Decorative Accessories and Fine Gifts on Plaza Drive on Oct. 17 under the leadership of Claire Boyd and her partner Crystal Reavis. The two longtime friends have been playing the game for some time, building up a group of friends who gathered on a weekly basis to play the game which requires strategy and skill to match tiles that meet the parameters of each round in the game. "Our grandparents played bridge, our mothers played Bunco and we play Mahjong," Boyd said Friday. "We really just wanted to create a sense of community. We wanted people to be able to get together, to socialize and to enjoy themselves." Still, there's a big leap from being a fan of the game to opening a business to support the game. Amelia Mahjong's booth at Artisans is filled with playing frames, racks, tiles and a host of other accessories people can use to enhance their playing experience from sassy coffee mugs and cups to bags designed to hold the wooden racks needed for holding

Greenville, NC · 8d

Chowan Herald

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Donna Davis: Two brothers, two bands and a family legacy in music

At first glance, they look a lot alike, with matching mops of strawberry blonde hair and instruments in hand. But ask them and they will tell you that Zack favors the Barbee family and James their mother’s side, the Carters. It’s a tale of two brothers: one that came to Greenville arguably during the worst of times, in 2020, in the midst of a pandemic, and left with a degree and touring in a successful band that formed here, and a brother who is blazing his own trail with some parallels. James and Zack Barbee were born and raised in Concord before coming to Greenville to pursue their education at East Carolina University in 2020 and 2023, respectively. That means they have quite a lot in common with another set of sibling musicians: the Avett Brothers (also from Concord). In fact, James said he has jammed with the Avetts' father on several occasions. For the record, James answers to James or Ryan (his middle name, favored by family). “As far back as I can go before taking formal lessons, we used to go hang out with our dad every Saturday, running errands with him,” James said. “He was a big

Greenville, NC · 7d

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Farmville mayor challenges proposed Washington resolution referencing LGBTQ+ library event

Farmville Mayor Alex L. Joyner is calling on Washington city leaders to revise a proposed resolution that references him and his support for LGBTQ+ inclusion, saying the language creates a misleading impression about his involvement in a library event. According to Joyner, Resolution K, introduced by Washington City Councilmember Joe...

Farmville, NC · 9d

The Enterprise

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Rocky Mount to host Martin Luther King Jr. oratorical competition

Rocky Mount’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition will be held Jan. 9, 2027, featuring middle and high school speeches on division, dialogue and understanding.

Rocky Mount, NC · 8d

The Wilson Times

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Author visits Wilson to discuss book on RTP

Mack Paul will discuss “Miracle Road,” his book on Research Triangle Park’s rise, at a free Wilson County Public Library event Thursday, Nov. 12, followed by a book signing.

Wilson, NC · 8d

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Farmville mayor demands retraction over claims in Washington library resolution

FARMVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Farmville Mayor Alex Joyner is challenging a Washington city council member’s resolution that he says makes false claims about him and an LGBTQ+ event held at the library. On the agenda for Monday’s meeting is Resolution K, brought by Councilman Joe Davis, which proposes a...

Farmville, NC · 9d

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Field of flags display set for Nov. 6-13 in New Bern

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The Craven Community College’s Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter is honoring veterans and active-duty members with the annual Field of Flags display on Nov. 6-13 at Union Point Park in New Bern. This is a partnership with the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 886 and will consist of […]

New Bern, NC · 10d

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‘It means a lot’: Hookerton bakery heads to Georgia to cook with Paula Deen

HOOKERTON, N.C. (WITN) - Chef, TV personality, and cookbook author Paula Deen is known to millions worldwide, and now a Hookerton bakery is getting the opportunity to cook alongside the star. It’s a moment Ginger Snaps Bakery owners Jaime and Jamie Edelen say they’ll never forget: when Paula Deen asked...

Hookerton, NC · 10d

Neuse News

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Muse & Maker highlights November arts events in Kinston

The November issue of Muse & Maker from the Community Council for the Arts features a holiday arts market, workshops, exhibitions and more opportunities to explore the arts in Kinston.

Kinston, NC · 9d

Neuse News

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The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow at LCC!

The sun will come out on the Turner Stage as Lenoir Community College Foundation Performing Arts brings Annie to life. Filled with unforgettable songs, humor and heart, the musical follows a spirited young orphan whose optimism changes the lives of those around her. From Annie herself to the larger-than-life characters she encounters, this cast is ready to share a timeless story of hope.

Kinston, NC · 9d

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 · 11d

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 · 9d