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Not my first food truck rodeo
I’ve been called a lot of names, by a lot of people throughout my varied career. One was restaurateur. Early on, after launching my first weekly newspaper, I learned some of the best stories were planted in restaurants and bars. That’s where sources hung, snitches snitched, mentors mentored, competitors leaked scoops and features were born. Bars and restaurants have always been vaults of information and they have always intrigued me. ...
Martin County elementary students learning embryology
Which came first: the chicken or the egg? This question has certainly been the subject of many lively discussions, and perhaps the question has even sparked some arguments. While this is a question that a 4-H Agent does not tackle, 4-Hers are offered opportunities to learn about both chickens and eggs. Several elementary school students have watched chicks hatch in classrooms across Martin County. The National 4-H Embryology Hatching helper’s...
19 restaurants to take part in Dine Out to Help Out fundraiser for Food Bank
Nearly 20 restaurants in six area counties will be participating in next month’s annual Dine Out to Help Out fundraiser for Food Bank of the Albemarle. Each of the participating restaurants plans to donate a percentage of their sales one day during the week of June 3-9 to support the food bank’s hunger relief programs in 15 area counties. “The funds raised through this hunger-relief initiative will help provide nutritious...
'Feeling the Love Tonight': Holmes students present 'Lion King Jr.'
Drama and music students from John A. Holmes High School wowed audiences with three performances of “The Lion King Jr.” last weekend. The student actors presented a strong performance that highlighted their singing, dancing, and costume design talents. The “Lion King Jr.” performances May 16-18 came during a difficult moment for the high school’s drama program. In April, wrecking crews demolished the high school campus’s auditorium and much of the...
Put a 'spring' in your step with good nutrition
The Beta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International (DKG), a society for women educators from Bertie, Gates, Hertford, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington counties, enjoyed learning how to put a “Spring” in their steps with good nutrition — both for the body and the mind — on April 13, at Chowan University (CU) in Murfreesboro. With 23 members and one guest in attendance, Chapter President Dr. Phyllis Broughton (Martin) recognized member Dr. Mary Earp (Hertford), faculty member at CU, who presented a timely and educational...
Jacavone column: Shepard-Pruden Library to kick off Summer Reading Program
Summer is almost here! The weather keeps getting warmer, and schools will be letting out soon. At the Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library, we are ready for our Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” as everything is based on exploration and adventure. Starting on June 18 and continuing through Aug. 13, the library will host special programs four days per week. Our major program of the...
Colerain Farmers Market opens
Last year, there were whispers Al Snyder and his Colerain Farmers Market may have a tough go of it. The fabric of the town may not be ready for such an endeavor were the thoughts of some on the street. Last Saturday, Colerain came to life as Snyder celebrated his second season opener to a thankful crowd of market goers. ...
Vinyl Nights: Couple recognized for promoting tourism with old records
EDENTON — The Edenton-Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a 10-year tradition of music and pleasant company by presenting an award to Eddie and Melissa Fields for their work promoting local tourism. The award, presented at the annual Chamber banquet last month, recognized the Fields’ work establishing Vinyl Night at the Edenton Bay Trading Company owned by Malcolm and Debbie King. The Fields’ weekly platter-spinning parties have attracted locals and tourists...
Commissioners listen for public's input
Williamston’s food truck ordinance was the topic of discussion Monday evening at a special meeting of the town’s commissioners. They met to gather input from citizens and business owners on changes needed to the town’s ordinance. “So we’re going to hear from the public any comments pertaining to chapter 95, specifically, or exhibit A chapter 117 specifically. This is not a free for all talk about whatever you want to,”...
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