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Annual Dragon Burn ignites sculpture while fueling arts and community

by Sage Russell | Jun 24, 2026

The 20-foot-tall half-horse half-dragon statue ablaze in the back of the Red Rooster Bar for the 8th Annual Dragon Burn, Friday June 12, 2026 in Oriental, North Carolina. (Sage Russell/Down County Fellow) Rescheduled burning still brings a crowd The Red Rooster Bar...

A chance to view history—and a wish not to repeat it

Dec 21, 2022

This month, in the large room where primary school classes were once taught, one can see...

April Events in Pamlico County and the annual Dragon Burn

Dec 21, 2022

April 1, Friday“Biber to Bach: Captivating Concertos for Strings,” presented by The North Carolina...

The Unique “Keepers of Community” of Pamlico County: Holding the Community Together

Dec 21, 2022

The September issue of National Geographic magazine will feature my article about people in the...

Silo Songs

Dec 21, 2022

 Tonight, like most open-mic nights at the Silos, the house is full and the bar is crowded....

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