Historic Josiah Nicholson Jr house c. 1860

07/24/2026

In 1672, a barefoot idea walked into the Carolina wilderness. 🕊️ George Fox, the founder of the Quakers, traveled through the remote Albemarle region and held some of the first organized religious meetings ever recorded in what would become North Carolina.

There were no churches here yet, no established clergy, barely any government at all. Fox preached in settlers' cabins and in clearings by the water, and his message of an inner light in every person took deep root among the scattered farmers of the Albemarle. Within a few years the Quakers were the best organized religious community in the colony.

That early strength mattered. Quakers here would go on to shape North Carolina's conscience for generations, becoming some of the earliest voices against slavery in the colony and, later, key figures in the Underground Railroad. 🌅

It is a striking thought that one of the first faiths to organize in North Carolina was also one of the first to question the institution that would come to define so much of the South.

05/31/2026

In honor of , we are pausing to remember one of the greatest athletes to ever call North Carolina home: the legendary Jim "Catfish" Hunter.

Born and raised in Hertford, NC, Hunter’s journey from the peanut farms of Perquimans County to the Baseball Hall of Fame is the stuff of American legend. While the world knew him as a five-time World Series champion and an eight-time All-Star, those who knew him best remembered a man of immense humility who preferred the quiet life of the country over the bright lights of New York or Oakland.

Hunter made history in 1974 when he became baseball's first true "free agent," yet he remained tethered to his roots, always returning to his farm during the off-season. Even in his final battle with ALS, Jim’s courage and dignity never wavered. Today, his legacy continues through the vital work of ALS United North Carolina and the Jim "Catfish" Hunter ALS Foundation, organizations dedicated to supporting those living with the disease and finding a cure.

We honor his memory not just for the perfect games he pitched, but for the legacy of integrity he left behind. His story reminds us that no matter how far we travel, the places that shaped us—and the people we help along the way—always remain part of our narrative.

Have you ever visited the Jim "Catfish" Hunter Memorial in , or do you have a favorite memory of watching him play? Share your stories below as we celebrate a true NC original and consider supporting the fight against ALS.

04/09/2026

Well last year our Great Grill Raffle did so well we decided to up the ante!!

🚨 This year you have chance to win 10 outdoor cooking appliances 🚨

Smokers, Grills, Fryers, Flat Tops and a Boiler!!!

Also Layden’s Supermarket will pair up some meats for the first five winners!!!

🔥 $10 per ticket 🔥

Drawing held on Facebook Live on June 27th!!!

We decided to move the raffle up so you would have most of the summer to use your prize if you’re the lucky winner!!

See any fireman for tickets!!

01/21/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Robert Smith, better known as Wolfman Jack. Born in 1938 in New York City, he became a legendary disc jockey famous for his signature gravelly voice. Wolfman Jack appeared in films such as American Graffiti and hosted The Wolfman Jack Show. Later in life, he made his home in Belvidere, North Carolina, commuting from there to his DJ work. He passed away in 1995 at age 57 and is buried on his property west of Elizabeth City, not far from the town of Hertford.

01/07/2026

I’m sorry. It totally forgot to post “Deck the halls” this season.

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