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El Mariachi opens new location in Williamston
The transformation from closed coffee shop to vibrant Mexican restaurant was unveiled last Thursday as El Mariachi opened in Williamston in the former Giddy Up Coffee location. The restaurant is the company’s sixth location. The vibrant colors on the outside of the eatery, noticeable from either direction as travelers approach on West Boulevard, depict the enthusiasm of the staff and the vibrant flavors of the new menu. ...
Getting the right shot: Ahearn's nature pix, landscapes honored
EDENTON — An Edenton man recently returned from the Martin County Arts Council’s photography show with two first-place awards and one third-place award for six images he entered of local scenes and nature. For Bill Ahearn, it was a satisfying return to the exhibit where he first won first place 10 years ago, an honor that earned him a one-person, 50-year retrospective show. “Since then, I’ve been buried with other...
Fan Con NC looks to draw comic book, superhero buffs
AHOSKIE — Fans of comic books, superheroes, movies, TV shows, horror, games and anime can enjoy a full day events devoted to those subjects during the inaugural Fan Con NC in Ahoskie next month. Produced by M&L Films, LLC, Fan Con NC will be held at the Ahoskie recreation gym located at 700 West Main Street, behind the Ahoskie High School Senior Apartments, on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ...
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