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Telling the stories of the people and places shaping Eastern North Carolina.

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ENC Ambassador Spotlight | The Stories Behind Our Culinary Scene

Eastern North Carolina’s culinary scene is about more than what’s on the plate. It’s about the people, passion, and stories that make our region unique.

Luke, Äna, Jamie, and Matt joined us for a panel at the NC Rural Economic Summit, hosted by ECU and Business NC, sharing their experiences and perspectives on the food, culture, and communities that make ENC special.

Their stories are helping shape how our region is seen and experienced, connecting more people to the places and possibilities that make Eastern NC home.

We’re proud to celebrate these ambassadors and the stories they continue to share. by @livingenc

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For Deshayla Brown, a change of plans led to a new path right here in Eastern North Carolina.

Today, she’s building her career at Hyster-Yale, pursuing her degree at ECU, and always looking for the next opportunity to learn, grow, and take on more.

Her advice? Don’t ever stop believing. In yourself.

This Manufacturing Week, we’re celebrating the people building their futures in manufacturing across Eastern North Carolina.

Check out Deshayla’s story, link in bio. by @livingenc

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“I have always loved water. Just something about being in control of where I’m going. Every time you paddle out, you see something different and it doesn’t matter if you paddle in the same place, there is just something new to see and appreciate,” said ShavonNe Brumsey

For some, the water is an escape. For others, it’s a way to connect people to the place they call home. And sometimes, a paddle is all it takes to see a familiar place in a whole new way.

Watch the full video, link in bio. by @livingenc

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There’s a whole other world waiting around the next bend.

For Robert Daniel, Eastern North Carolina’s outdoors offer an escape from the everyday. For Shavonne Brumsey of Riverside Recreation, the water is a way to help people discover the beauty right here at home, and give them another reason to stay.

With 20,000 square miles of woods and water, there’s always something new to explore.

Discover the waters of Eastern North Carolina.

Episode 5 of Roots of Home is now live on YouTube. Link in bio. by @livingenc

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17 days ago

It’s the landscape.
It’s the stories.
It’s the traditions.
It’s the people.

It’s the feeling of finding a place that stays with you.

This is Eastern North Carolina. by @livingenc

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Happy Friday, ENC!

The weekend is calling, and so is the merch👀

Want to rep the East like these ladies? Shop the collection, link in bio. by @livingenc

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For Robert Daniel, Eastern North Carolina has always been part of the story. He grew up in Wilson, explored life beyond the region, and eventually found his way back, this time to Edenton.

After a career in law, Robert found a new path in land use and planning. But it was the combination of community and the outdoors that made Eastern North Carolina feel like home.

From fly fishing and kayaking to exploring rivers, sounds, and coastal waters, Robert has found a place where the outdoors isn’t something you have to travel to find, it’s part of everyday life.

For Robert, choosing Eastern North Carolina meant finding a community he could invest in and a lifestyle that keeps him connected to the places he loves.

Check out Robert’s story. Link in bio. by @livingenc

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ENC Ambassador Spotlight: Captain Will Paul

He is as native as the sycamores that nod over the rivers, as local as a redeye bass. Captain Will Paul was born in Greenville, raised on the rivers that wind through the Coastal Plain, and early on was inspired to share the grandeur of a quiet Eastern North Carolina stream.

Quiet, that is, until a fly-hooked striped bass or hickory shad breaks the surface of the water and tail-walks across the stream, and the angler in Captain Paul’s boat lets out a whoop of glee that echoes down the river.

Owner of the Rocky Mount-based Tar River Co., Capt. Paul spends a few months each year guiding at the famed Tikchik Narrows Lodge of Alaska. It’s a stunning location. The salmon are strong and wild. But not so strong and wild as to make him forget the waters of home, the languid creeks that corkscrew under soaring oak and cypress. Get hooked on Eastern North Carolina, and you’ll always find the road home. by @livingenc

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2 months ago

Eastern North Carolina looks good on you. 👀

ENC Merch is officially LIVE! Whether you’re from here, found your way here, or just love this place as much as we do, there’s now a way to wear it.

And every purchase helps us keep telling the stories, celebrating the communities, and showcasing what makes Eastern North Carolina such a great place to live, work, and visit.

Shop the collection, link in bio. by @livingenc

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"I look at shaping a board as an art. It's a dance all the way down to the footwork. It's too important for it not to exist."

There's more to a surfboard than the waves it rides. For Zach Smith, it's about the movement, the process, and keeping the art of shaping alive.

Check out Smith Surfboard's process, link in bio. by @livingenc

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There’s a certain magic in a board shaped by hand.

For Zach Smith, shaper, designer, and owner of Smith Surfboards, shaping isn’t just a craft, it’s an art. Every curve, every detail, and every board reflects his connection to surfing and the water.

From a Cold War-era bomb shelter in his backyard, Zach spends hours shaping boards by hand, only stepping into the shaping room when he’s in the right mindset to bring one to life.

What does that process look like? Why does the energy behind the shaper matter? And what makes a hand-shaped board so special? Step inside Zach’s shaping room and see how a piece of Eastern North Carolina surf culture comes to life.

Watch the full video, link in bio. by @livingenc

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2 months ago

Dear ENC,

You make slowing down feel easy.

You’re made up of the kind of people who make it special.

You always give us a reason to stay for dinner.

You remind us that the best places don’t have to be the biggest.

You make it pretty easy to spend the day outside.

You know the beauty of a slow morning.

And, you always feel like home🫶🏻 by @livingenc

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