Norlina Archives - Warrenist | Warren County NC Arts Culture Lifestyle Events Calendar Warrenton Norlina Littleton News https://warrenist.com/tag/norlina/ Warren County NC Arts Culture Lifestyle Events Calendar Warrenton Norlina Littleton News Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:42:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://warrenist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-Copy-of-The-Warrenist-warren-county-nc-blog-summer-20203-32x32.png Norlina Archives - Warrenist | Warren County NC Arts Culture Lifestyle Events Calendar Warrenton Norlina Littleton News https://warrenist.com/tag/norlina/ 32 32 165855427 WCS Homecoming Parade 2024 https://warrenist.com/local/warren-county-schools-homecoming-parade-2024/ https://warrenist.com/local/warren-county-schools-homecoming-parade-2024/?noamp=mobile#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:42:43 +0000 https://warrenist.com/?p=6902 warren county schools homecoming parade nc 2024Watch the Warren County Schools Homecoming Parade here

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The Warren County Schools Homecoming parade was the perfect precursor and set the tone for the energetic weekend! The parade took over US 1 in Norlina on Friday, Sept. 13, and circled around Hyco Street, and along with our esteemed and talented students, the celebration featured numerous Warren County department heads and elected officials.

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How Sweet It Is: Norlina Native Finalist in NCRLA Chef Competition https://warrenist.com/food-drink/gerald-hawkins-jr-pastry-chef-finalist-in-ncrla-chef-competition/ https://warrenist.com/food-drink/gerald-hawkins-jr-pastry-chef-finalist-in-ncrla-chef-competition/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:28:39 +0000 https://warrenist.com/?p=6305 gerald hawkins jr pastry chef norlina warren county ncHawkins's satisfying creations are a fusion of Southern flavors and local ingredients with a modern twist.

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Pastry chef Gerald Hawkins, Jr. is so close to winning the NCRLA Chef Showdown, he can taste it!

A native of Norlina, Hawkins has made a name for himself in the dessert world, particularly in the southern part of North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. Currently, he’s making tastebuds swoon at the Beach Shop and Grill in Topsail Beach, NC and The Country Club of Landfall in Wilmington, NC.

At 31, his overall cooking experience in traditional and New American cuisine spans over a decade while his focus on pastries has been about eight years.

His take on desserts shows his love and admiration for local ingredients and is steeped in Southern tradition and African-American heritage while elevated with modern techniques and savory elements.

Some of his favorite ingredients to work with include pawpaws, muscadines, Ocracoke figs, Bogue Sound watermelons, and he does not shy away from experimenting with nontraditional flavors, like country ham or sunchokes and turning them into your new favorite dessert.

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Gerald Hawkins, Jr. at work / Credit: Robert Fitz

“My Aunt Lib would create treat bags for everyone in the family including favorite candies, fruits, pecans from her tree, and more,” Hawkins reflects. “As we grew older, she would include more of the things you liked and less of those you didn’t like. I try to consider that tailored-for-you feeling in my dessert offerings. I truly just want to create what the community likes and enjoys with a little spin on it to encourage people to think outside the box.”

As a finalist in the NCRLA (North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Assocation) Chef Showdown, he is no stranger to this competition. This is his fifth time competing, and as always, Hawkins stands out among North Carolina’s most talented culinary professionals. This recognition is not only a testament to his skill and creativity but also a nod to the rich culinary heritage of the Carolinas that he so passionately represents.

With the competition underway, the community is rallying behind Hawkins, hoping to see him take home top honors. Regardless of the outcome, his work continues to elevate the art of pastry and be the cream of the crop.

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One of Hawkins’s creations / Credit: Robert Fitz

The 2024 NCRLA Chef Showdown Grand Finale is Monday, August 26, 2024, 6-8:30 pm at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham NC. For more information, click here.

To enjoy the visuals of his creations, follow Gerald Hawkins Jr. on Instagram: @geraldhawkinsjr.

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PHOTOS: WARR 1520-103.5 50th Anniversary 2024 + Performance by Angel King + the TNT Girlz https://warrenist.com/culture/warr-1520-1035-anniversary-2024/ https://warrenist.com/culture/warr-1520-1035-anniversary-2024/?noamp=mobile#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:09:06 +0000 https://warrenist.com/?p=6265 WARR 1520 Anniversary 2024 WarrenistWARR 1520-103.5 celebrated their 50th anniversary with the best in Southern Soul on July 6th at Seven Springs Farm and Vineyard in Norlina.

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Our homegrown radio station, WARR 1520-103.5 celebrated their 50th anniversary with the best in Southern Soul and R&B on July 6th at Seven Springs Farm and Vineyard in Norlina.

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VIDEO: Chef Jason Johnson at Peanut and Zelb’s Produce Market https://warrenist.com/food-drink/video-chef-jason-johnson-at-peanut-and-zelbs-produce-market/ https://warrenist.com/food-drink/video-chef-jason-johnson-at-peanut-and-zelbs-produce-market/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:26:54 +0000 https://warrenist.com/?p=5898 chef jason johnson peanut and zelbs produce market august 2023 warrenist (5)

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Places with the fastest growing home prices in Warren County, NC https://warrenist.com/business/places-with-the-fastest-growing-home-prices-in-warren-county-nc/ https://warrenist.com/business/places-with-the-fastest-growing-home-prices-in-warren-county-nc/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 29 Dec 2022 06:31:52 +0000 https://warrenist.com/?p=4090 warren county nc home pricesStacker compiled a list of places with the fastest growing home prices in Warren County, NC metro using data from Zillow.

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Places with the fastest growing home prices in Warren County, NC

Stacker compiled a list of places with the fastest growing home prices in Warren County, NC using data from Zillow. Places are ranked by the dollar change Zillow Home Values Index for all homes from October 2021 to October 2022. The ZVHI represents a seasonally adjusted price for the middle market for all homes. All 4 cities and towns with data available were included in the list. Charts for each place show the monthly typical home value since January 2018.

#4. Macon, NC

– 1-year price change: +15.7% (+$27,622)
– 5-year price change: +52.0%
– Typical home value: $203,811

#3. Manson, NC

– 1-year price change: +16.3% (+$29,182)
– 5-year price change: +54.7%
– Typical home value: $208,735

#2. Norlina, NC

– 1-year price change: +26.9% (+$29,375)
– 5-year price change: +70.8%
– Typical home value: $138,530

#1. Warrenton, NC

– 1-year price change: +32.0% (+$32,165)
– 5-year price change: +73.4%
– Typical home value: $132,616

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The Ultimate Guide to Halloween Events in Warren County, NC https://warrenist.com/community/warren-county-nc-halloween-events-2022/ https://warrenist.com/community/warren-county-nc-halloween-events-2022/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 27 Oct 2022 02:13:58 +0000 https://warrenist.com/?p=3673 Trick or treat yo self warrenistHalloween Events planned in Warrenton, Norlina, Littleton, and around Warren County, North Carolina

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Dress up in your favorite costume and hit these sweet spots all around Warren County for some Halloween treats, entertainment and fun for all ages!

Psst…we’ll update the list as we discover more trick or treating opportunities!

OCTOBER 28
Fall Festival @ Macon Rural Fire Dept

2nd Annual Haunted House Hay Ride @ Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Dept.

The Pointe’s Halloween Party

OCTOBER 29

Littleton Fall Market

Frankenweenie @ Lakeland Cultural Arts Center

Haliwa Saponi Fall Social and Bazaar

Halloween Celebration @ Lake Gaston Coffee

Trick or Treat Halloween Celebration with Lake Gaston Chamber

Trunk or Treat @ Warren County Recreation Complex

Mill Hill Meltdown 2022

Trunk or Treat @ Rendi’s

2nd Annual Haunted House Hay Ride @ Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Dept.

Boos and Brews @ Bragging Rooster

Halloween Boo Bash @ The Deck

OCTOBER 30

Trunk or Treat @ Perfecting Praise

Halloween Day Party @ Time Out Sports Bar

OCTOBER 31

Pumpkin Patch @ Warren County Memorial Library

Halloween @ Buddy Isles

Trick or Treat @ King’s Fitness

Drive Thru Trick or Treat @ The Landings of Lake Gaston

Harvest Festival

Downtown Warrenton Trick or Treat Time

Halloween @ Norlina Fire Dept.

Drive-thru Trick or Treat in Downtown Littleton

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Community Design Workshop to be Held for S-Line Transit-Oriented Development Study https://warrenist.com/government/community-design-workshop-to-be-held-for-s-line-transit-oriented-development-study/ https://warrenist.com/government/community-design-workshop-to-be-held-for-s-line-transit-oriented-development-study/?noamp=mobile#comments Fri, 27 May 2022 13:56:27 +0000 https://warrenist.com/?p=3236 s-line map warren county norlina north carolina ncA design workshop and public open house will be held on Thursday, June 16th, and will allow the community to provide input into developing a vision for transit as part of the S-Line Transit-Oriented Development Study.

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Warren County is continuing work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division to look into transit-oriented development planning initiatives involving the S-Line route in North Carolina. The S-Line is a rail line that connects from Richmond, Virginia down to Tampa, Florida.

A design workshop and public open house will be held on Thursday, June 16th, and will allow the community to provide input into developing a vision for transit as part of the S-Line Transit-Oriented Development Study. Community members will be encouraged to help the designers generate ideas during the design workshops.

The design workshop will be a floating event held from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM.

At the design workshop, community members will share their own innovative ideas and feedback. The floating public open house event will allow the community to learn more about the vision for the S-Line Rail Corridor in Norlina.

The public open house will take place from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Both the workshop and public open house will be held at the Warrenton Armory Civic Center, 501 US Hwy 158 Business East Warrenton, NC.

Families are welcome to join, with opportunities in a “Kids Zone” for children to participate as well.

The State of North Carolina’s S-Line project includes six other communities in the region that fall along a 95-mile-long section of the S-Line rail corridor including Apex, Franklinton, Henderson, Raleigh, Sanford, Wake Forest, and Youngsville.

The S-Line is a freight rail line owned by CSX that connects Richmond, Va. to Tampa, Fla, and is the former Seaboard Air mainline. North Carolina and Virginia are purchasing the right of way for the S-line between Petersburg, Va. and Raleigh to grow freight and passenger rail service.​​

Additionally, the Southeast Corridor Commission and the N.C. Department of Transportation are evaluating the S-Line corridor for high performance passenger rail service as part of the route to connect Washington, D.C. to Charlotte and Atlanta, Ga. (Source)

Transit-oriented development has a goal to connect communities and public spaces by increasing accessibility without having to rely on a personal vehicle. An important aspect of this study is public engagement.

More information about the S-Line Transit Oriented Development Study can be found online at https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/rail/s-line-study.

For more information, contact Charla Duncan, Director of Community and Economic Development, at (252)257-3115 or by email at charladuncan@warrencountync.gov.

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Cinco de Mayo Events 🍹 https://warrenist.com/lifestyle/cinco-de-mayo-events-2022-warren-county-lake-gaston-nc/ https://warrenist.com/lifestyle/cinco-de-mayo-events-2022-warren-county-lake-gaston-nc/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 05 May 2022 15:48:32 +0000 https://warrenist.com/?p=3094 cinco de mayo 2022 warren county lake gaston ncCheck out some of the Cinco de Mayo events happening here in Warren County!

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Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.

And how do we celebrate? With parties and an overflow of cocktails! 🍹

Check out some of the Cinco de Mayo events happening here in Warren County!

And don’t forget to check out our very own Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant.

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📷: Maglara

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This Weekend in Warren County: 4/22-4/24 https://warrenist.com/lifestyle/warren-county-nc-events-april-22-24-2022/ https://warrenist.com/lifestyle/warren-county-nc-events-april-22-24-2022/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:15:07 +0000 https://warrenist.com/?p=3069 warrenton warren county ncLooking for something to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Warren County, North Carolina.

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Spring is definitely springin’! 🌺

The temperature is not too hot, not too cold, but just right for all the exciting events happening in Warren County this weekend! 😀💙

FRIDAY – 4/22
“Documenting Our Stories” Oral History Workshop 🎤
Vernal Hues Spring Art Market Reception 🎨
Earth Day Movie Night! Kiss the Ground 🎬
Live Music: Carson Mac 🎵

SATURDAY – 4/23
Plantapalooza 🪴
SpringFest 🎵
Lake Gaston Dockside Beginner Yoga 🧘
Warrenton Archaeology Day 😲
Vernal Hues Spring Art Market 🎨
Annual Oyster Roast 🦪
Neo Soul Festival at the Vineyard 🎵🍷
Live Music: Midnite Shade 🎵
Live Music: Mary Selvidge 🎵

SUNDAY – 4/24
Poses and Mimosas 🧘
Lake Gaston Dockside Beginner Yoga 🧘

So, what are you going to check out this weekend?

For more information about upcoming events in the area, be sure to check out The Warrenist Warren County Community Events Calendar at Warrenist.com/calendar! 📅

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Cyclists Return to “Ride de Vine” to Seven Springs in March 🚴 https://warrenist.com/community/ride-de-vine-seven-springs-farm-vineyard-2022/ https://warrenist.com/community/ride-de-vine-seven-springs-farm-vineyard-2022/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:35:11 +0000 https://warrenist.com/?p=2909 ride de vine seven springs farm vineyard bike norlina warren county north carolinaFor the second year in a row, Ride de Vine heads to Seven Springs Farm + Vineyard in Norlina, NC.

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For the second year in a row, Ride de Vine will be rolling through Warren County on Saturday, March 26th.

Described as a “fully-supported, noncompetitive ride,” cyclists will start/finish at Seven Springs Farm + Vineyard in Norlina, NC.

Participants will have the option to choose between three safe and scenic routes: 10-mile, 25-mile, and 55-mile loops.

The event features a socially-distanced, time-trial style start; chip timing with results and start/finish photos; SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles that patrol the clearly marked routes; and well stocked rest areas.

An energetic group of 300 cyclists of all ages and from all over the world participated in the inaugural ride. When asked about what they enjoyed about it, several riders appreciated the clear directions for their respective routes and enjoyed viewing the beautiful country setting, some expressing interest in returning to Warren County for leisure and to explore more of the area.

And the best part about Ride de Vine…

The event proceeds will support the Jack & Jill of America Foundation, an organization that helps children and families.

To participate in Ride de Vine 2022, visit the official website: https://ridedevine.itsyourrace.com.

PHOTOS FROM RIDE DE VINE 2021

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