Watergate Exhibit at NC Museum of History

Forty years ago on August 9, 1974  then President Richard Nixon resigned as POTUS due to the Watergate scandal. The NC Museum of History has an exhibit Watergate: Political Scandal & the Presidency that covers the scandal timeline.  The exhibit last through August 10, 2014. Admission is FREE. 

This exhibit tells the story of the Watergate scandal using artifacts, photographs, and  video clips. 

Watergate started on June 17, 1972, with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. Five men were arrested and Washington Post investigative reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward investigation revealed links between the burglars and Richard Nixon’s re-election campaign.

The exhibit is an interesting presentation to those familiar with Watergate and to the young that know little of the scandal and the links that North Carolina had to the scandal. 

Hurricane Bertha to Miss the US Coast

Hurricane Bertha with winds up to 80mph is predicted to make its way north in the Atlantic Ocean but should stay well away from the US eastern coast. Here in North Carolina that is good news. Pay attention to local weather but Hurricane Bertha should not have much affect on North Carolina except to churn up the waters on the coast and increase the threat of rip currents on the coast. If headed to the beach be aware of any swimming warnings by the local authorities.

Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown 2014 in October

The Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown 2014  is scheduled for October 10 and 11 in 2014 at the historic Rocky Mount train station. This is a National Barbeque Cookoff and an official North Carolina State Barbecue Championship. It will be the 7th year of the Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown and is sponsored by the Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation Special Events Division. The professional cooking competition categories include chicken, pork ribs, pork & beef brisket. Awards will go to a Grand Champion, Reserved, Grand Champion, and People’s Choice Award.Also cash awards, plaques and trophies to be awarded. Juding starts on Saturday Oct. 11, 2014 at noon. The Eastern Carolina Throwdown will have music, food and drinks and of course great barbeque. Bring your famly, friends lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a cool autumn cookout!

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Concerts Tonight to Enjoy

Looking for something to do on this rainy North Carolina weekend? Two great concerts are tonight. James Taylor and His All-Star Band are live in concert tonight at Walnut Creek in Raleigh. James Taylor has many great songs like “Carolina in my Mind”, “Sweet Baby James” and “You’ve Goat a Friend”. Tomorrow night he will be in concert in Charlotte. Another great performer, Judy Collins has a concert tonight at the Joseph M. Bryan Jr Theatre in the Museum Park of the NC Museum of Art. Her music includes “Send in the Clowns” and “Both Sides Now”  Both are well known and talented singers, songwriters and performers that know how to put on a great concert. Both are sure to be memorable evening on this rainy weekend!

Bridge Work on i 95 in NC Will Effect Traffic

The NCDOT will be doing some road work now until November 2014 on Interstate 95 from the Rocky Mount area north to the Virginia state line. NC i 95 bridge prep then painting will be taking place starting in the northern section of I-95 near Virginia then moving southward. Where marked one lane in each direction will be closed. This will only be during the weekdays. No closing will be from midday Friday to midnight Sunday, and no lane closures on holidays. The NCDOT is urging local traffic to use an alternate route other than I-95. To drivers using I-95 for the next few months please pay attention and drive cautiously. To find out weekly detailed information and find out which areas are being affected by lane closures  use the NCDOT Traveler Information Management System website. Stay safe!

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