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Higgs House moves closer to national historic recognition
What step did the Higgs House take toward historic recognition?. A Greenville landmark that once faced demolition is moving toward a new chapter. The National Register Advisory Committee voted to recommend the Sadie D. and Jacob W. Higgs House for the National Register of Historic Places. The recommendation is one step in the process; the house has not yet been officially listed.
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Kinston park to host Trunk or Treat this Friday
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Neuseway Nature Park in Kinston will host a Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 23. The community is invited to attend the event from 6-7 pm. Costumes are encouraged. To sign up for a trunk, contact 252-939-3302. There is a $100 prize for the best trunk.
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‘Spill the Tea!’ brews up praise, heads to Edenton
Last weekend’s opening of the locally produced musical “Spill the Tea!” drew rave reviews on social media. “It is wonderful — very professionally done! Congratulations to all involved,” one person wrote on Facebook. “It was absolutely fantastic,” another said. “I felt like I was at Broadway,” wrote a third. “‘Spill the Tea!’ has been described as ‘Les Misérables’ meets ‘Hamilton,’” show creator Laurie Edwards said earlier this year. “It combines pop, hip-hop, ballads and traditional Broadway styles with bold characters and a witty script.” The musical opened at Arts of the Albemarle’s Maguire Theatre in Elizabeth City, and two more performances are scheduled this weekend in Edenton. Edwards wrote the show with a grant from America 250 NC. It tells the story of Edenton’s Penelope Barker and 50 other North Carolina women who, in October 1774, organized a boycott of British imports to protest Parliament’s taxes on the colonies. The protest became known as the Edenton Tea Party. A New York City native, Edwards had a long career in marketing and advertising in New York and New Jersey before she and her husband, Will Raucci, moved to the region. She served as AoA’s executive director from 2018 to 2022. The
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MPPFC and Greenville Mall hosts trunk or treat spooktacular Oct. 29
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children and the Greenville Mall, will host its second annual Trunk or Treat Spooktacular on October 29. MPPFC’s Trunk or Treat Spooktacular brings families and community organizations together foran evening of safe, family-friendly Halloween fun. Children and families can enjoy trick-or treating, activities, and other festivities while […]
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Vince Gill Celebrates 35 Years at the Grand Ole Opry With Family, Friends, and a New Song
Vince Gill marked 35 years as a Grand Ole Opry member on Oct. 17 with a pair of anniversary shows that felt more like a reunion than a concert. Gill first stepped into the famed circle on June 29, 1989, and became an official member on Aug. 10, 1991. Old...
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🤠🌵 Wild Bill's Western Town – Exploring Shadowhawk, North Carolina's Hidden Old West Ghost Town
Simba and I visited Wild Bill's Western Town, also known as Shadowhawk, in Smithfield, North Carolina, an extraordinary replica of an Old West frontier town hidden in the countryside! Complete with weathered wooden saloons, a sheriff's jail, bank, church, general store, hotel, and other rustic buildings, this unusual roadside attraction looks like something straight out of a classic Hollywood Western.
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Celebration of life in New Bern honors Bear Town Bistro owner Shawn Hoveland
A celebration of life honored Shawn Hoveland on Saturday. The New Bern business owner died in a Craven County motorcycle crash this past summer. News 12 spoke with some friends and family, like Carolyn Hoveloand, who reflected on his memory. This means more than I can say, Shawn touched a...
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Smokey Bear brings forest-safety paws-itivity to students during school visit
COMFORT, N.C. — Comfort Elementary School welcomed Smokey Bear for a visit with students. The school says students were excited to meet the well-known bear and learn about fire safety. Smokey also reminded students about the importance of preventing wildfires and protecting forests. The visit brought a special connection...
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The Flying Biscuit Cafe signs agreement for new Greenville site
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A new breakfast restaurant is making its way to town. Viren Patel, a franchise operator, is bringing The Flying Biscuit Cafe to Greenville. This will be the brand’s first restaurant in eastern North Carolina. The cafe serves breakfast and lunch only, closing at 3 pm. “My daughter is the one who […]