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The long, slow goodbye
A couple years ago as I arrived in a nursing facility to do a simple worship service for the residents there, I encountered the cutest elderly pair. The Mrs. was in a wheelchair looking out the picture window self-propelling away from the man following close behind her. The gentleman was clearly flirting with her and trying his best to get the preoccupied woman’s attention. I asked one of the skilled...
The First Worship: Putting Him first in all you do
Too often, we can get the idea of worship mixed up. Worship today is frequently used as an adjective referring to spaces, orders of service, music and songs. Neither song nor music can worship God. They both do what the human who writes or sings the song intends. Also, a song with uplifting God-honoring lyrics may not ascend from a worshipper’s heart. A human is the only object in the world that can offer worship. All other creatures live in perfect submission to the will...
Campbell, Taylor chosen for ECU program
Lauren Campbell and Isabel Taylor, students enrolled in the Martin Innovative Early College Program, have been accepted to East Carolina University’s Future Teachers Program for current high school students. During June 12-14, the ECU College of Education will use a combination of funding sources to offer their institutionally rebranded Future Teachers of NC program called the Pirate Institute for Regional Aspiring Teachers and Educators to high school students interested in a career as a teacher. ...
First Patriot victory happened Pender County
Nestled just 24 short miles from one of the most beautiful cities in America is a quaint national battlefield whose history may have turned the tide in the quest for independence. Moores Creek National Battlefield is located at 40 Patriots Hall Dr. in Currie and is the home of the first decisive win for the Patriots during the American Revolution. The site is a reminder of the battle that took...
History of Oak City, Goose Nest Township
The community that eventually became the present town of Oak City was first known as Goose Nest. Its origin dates to the Civil War period about 1863. Union soldiers marching from a nearby skirmish, discovered a goose on its nest upon entering an abandoned building at a crossroads, where they intended to set up camp for the evening. The community that grew steadily and thereafter became known as Goose Nest. ...
Martin Co. Farmer's Market begins season
Over 230 visitors from across county lines enjoyed the twelfth season opener of the Martin County Farmer’s Market last Saturday, endorsing the market’s popularity. This year’s opening marks the return of former market manager Jean Brownfield. Brownfield was the manager for five years beginning in 2013. In 2018 she left her market leadership position. “I took a break to go back to school and spend time with my sons, Caleb...
May is Mediterranean Diet Month
Because May is National Mediterranean Diet Month, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your personal eating habits. For quite some time, research has shown that there is a connection between lifestyle and chronic disease. Two-thirds of chronic disease can be prevented with changes to diet and exercise patterns. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be reduced by as much as 52 percent by following the traditional Mediterranean diet;...
Cooper is highly regarded
During the fall and winter of 1777-1778, the British military brought the Continental Army to its knees. In September 1777, British army commander General William Howe triumphed over General Washington at the Battle of Brandywine. With over 1,000 patriot losses, they retreated. This situation allowed the British to occupy Philadelphia. A month later, on Oct. 4, 1777, General Washington and Howe faced off again at Germantown, Pennsylvania. The patriots became disoriented in a thick fog, leading to substantial friendly fire injuries and deaths. This dire...
Charles Barkley is one of the best - again
I wrote last week about a newer YouTube channel I was watching and wanted to tell you about. When you love sports like I do, sometimes you watch people play and sometimes, you simply listen to people talk about what they think when they watch other people play. For years, the majority of the sports media consumed was created and distributed by journalists. That made sense because until the last few decades, the majority of sports media was written, printed and then read. ...
Williamston Parks and Rec offers events
Here are the planned summer events for the Williamston Parks and Recreation Department: Football CampLead Instructor: Martin County HS Coach Hunter Jenks Location: Martin County High School (Track Area) Dates: July 9-11 Ages: Rising K-2nd grade, 9:00-10:30 ...
Funnel cake vendor shut down at event
Officials took the fun out of funnel cakes last Friday night at the Williamston Downtown Stage. The Williamston Downtown Stage’s showing of the Super Mario Brothers was interrupted last Friday night when a funnel cake vendor was shut down for not having a mobile vendor license. The food truck ordinance had been a social media point of contention since it was announced food vendors would be allowed — with the proper permitting — to partake in the downtown stage events. Initially the problem arose due...
Griffin chosen Mid-East Commission chairperson
The Mid-East Commission recently announced the installation of the officers to its Executive Board. Those officers include Charlotte Griffin, Chair (Bear Grass, Martin County); Gloria Bryant, First Vice Chair (Askewville, Bertie County); Dina Harrell, Second Vice Chair (Harrellsville, Hertford County); Kathy Parker, Secretary (Fountain, Pitt County) and Alice Langley, Treasurer (Beaufort County). The Honorable Tonya Leggett, Clerk of Martin County Superior Court, swore in the five new officers. ...
Panelists share views on confidence, work-life balance
The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference on Wednesday included a panel discussion of three businesswomen who have succeeded in male-dominated roles. Jet Hatu, Deborah Vines-Epps and Kate Daniels gave their thoughts on topics ranging from work-life balance to building confidence to managing self-care, with Debra Derr serving as the emcee and also at times giving her thoughts. Derr, a former broadcast journalist, is governmental affairs director for the NC Chamber. ...
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity
Even in reruns one of my favorite TV sitcoms is Everybody Loves Raymond. Raymond’s parents, Frank and Marie, are constantly nitpicking one another on any subject they can exploit for the sake of arguing. In one episode they actually debated who invented the lawn? The absurdity of the infantile spat caused enough interest in me that I actually researched who invented the lawn. I discovered the first lawns resulted from...
Helen Tremble Handy
Helen Marie Tremble Handy, 67, of Windsor, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born July 27, 1956 in Washington County she was the daughter of the late Herbert Ray Furlough and Marie Ellis Furlough. Helen was a homemaker and member of Merry Hill Baptist Church. Her family includes her husband, Gary Lee Handy, Sr. of Windsor, NC; sons, Gary Lee Handy, II and wife Joey of Rock Hill, SC and Justin Brandon Handy of Jamesville, NC; sisters, Eloise Maxwell and husband James, Ann LaJoe and husband Brad and Melissa Miller and husband Kevin all of Plymouth, NC; grandchildren, Curtis Handy, Dylan Handy, Seth Handy, Mason Handy, Wyatt Handy and Destiny Slayton; great grandchildren, Emma Johnson and Kinsley Handy. Funeral service was held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth with Pastor Johnnie Barber officiating. Burial followed at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Family received friends on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth and other times at the residence. Arrangements were by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.maitlandfuneralhome.com.
Teen is one of Hertford's newest full-time entrepreneurs
Dayne Colson is one of Hertford’s newest entrepreneurs. That’s hardly a rare distinction with the town on the commercial upswing, but Colson, an advertising specialty manufacturer and a new investor in commercial real estate, just graduated from high school. He is only 18 years old. Colson runs Dayne’s Designs out of the old Country Corner Cafe Building at the intersection of Cypress Stretch Lane and Grub Street. He just took...
The awe of God: how to approach the Heavenly Father
Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. - Hebrews 12:28 People often speak of God as though He is just another person. Words that seem to desire to bring Him down to our level. They seem to want a God who is like a...
Town opposes tax break for Black Acre
Although there were two tax items on last night’s Martin County Commissioner’s agenda, neither of them addressed the tax exemption requests previously submitted by Black Acre, LLC. However, concerns are mounting with citizens and Williamston officials regarding the request from Black Acre, LLC. The interest from the town of Williamston is monetary, while citizens are questioning the legality of commission proceedings in this matter. ...
Lane, Martin County roll past Manteo
Peyton Lane pitched a one-hitter and went 3-for-3 with five runs batted in as the Martin County softball team rolled past Manteo 12-1 in five innings in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 2A state playoffs on Tuesday night in Williamston. Martin County (23-2), the No. 4 seed, will play host to No. 20 seed Bartlett-Yancey in the second round on Friday. Bartlett-Yancey edged No. 13 seed North Lenoir 9-6 in another first-round game on Tuesday. ...
Out & About: Week of May 9, 2024
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Martin County. Please send listings to The Enterprise, 106 West Main St., Williamston, NC 27892 or email bhoggard@apgenc.com events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday. May 09 Senior Citizen Dance set WASHINGTON — The Washington Civic Center is hosting their...
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