The classic autobiographical novel “A Death in the Family,” by James Agee, was required reading for an Appalachian studies course I took a few years ago. My family is practically part of the story.
The classic autobiographical novel “A Death in the Family,” by James Agee, was required reading for an Appalachian studies course I took a few years ago. My family is practically part of the story.
This month the Winterville Chamber of Commerce introduced a new slate of officers. This year we not only see some officers moving up, but we have three new faces!
A business that an Ayden husband and wife team founded to make hair and skin care products has been recognized for making history.
Birthdays
SNOW HILL — Decades after leaving the Vietnam War behind, Tommy Rodgers and Ken Lowe, both of Snow Hill, continue to fight its lasting effects.
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FOUNTAIN — A project to improve Fountain’s water infrastructure received a boost as the Board of Commissioners voted to accept a loan for more water line replacements.
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AYDEN — A request related to the Plant a Home Program sparked debate on Monday night as the Ayden Board of Commissioners considered a rezoning request from its first participants, Tyronne and Jaime Taft.
WALSTONBURG — Town commissioners are hopeful work will begin soon on Walstonburg’s sewer infiltration and inflow project, following discussions with a contractor at their July 6 meeting.
HOOKERTON — The Hookerton Board of Commissioners approved zoning changes to conform with state guidelines at its June 28 and July 6 meetings.
GRIFTON — After a year in COVID-19 isolation, many families are ready to get out and play.
Used to. You know you are getting old when the words used to enter your vocabulary. There’s the house I used to live in; there’s the field that I used to play football on. There’s where the Myers Theater used to be; there’s where the pickle plant used to be. There’s where Dr. Grady’s office …
GRIFTON — Krystal of Harper of Grifton is bringing folks a taste of home with her selection of offerings at ShaZam’s Wings & Things Cafe.
The summer of my 16th year, I was between jobs, and my father hooked me up with a man raising tobacco in Greene County, Tennessee. Dad wanted me to go to college, and this was a sure way to encourage that path.
Contested races in Winterville and Snow Hill have emerged as filing for municipal elections continued this week, although many towns still had not filled a complete slate of candidates for the November ballot.
FARMVILLE — Helping victims of domestic violence is the mission of a store now open in Farmville.
GRIFTON — Children are invited to participate in a day of community fun on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Grifton’s St. David Street Park for Grifton’s IN PLAY
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