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Mt. Tabor Manna opened sooner than anticipated -- during the pandemic.
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Pandemic sped up plans for Mt. Tabor

June 16, 2021 Kandi Thompson Comments Off on Pandemic sped up plans for Mt. Tabor

On a back street in Tabor City sits a small, local secret — a family-operated café called Mt. Tabor Manna.  The cozy little nook sits just behind the post office, a short drive down Orange [Read More]

Lori Harper sings for the crowd at Monday's ceremony in Tabor City.
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New downtown gazebo to ‘bring it together’

June 15, 2021 Kandi Thompson Comments Off on New downtown gazebo to ‘bring it together’

Donors hope the new gazebo in downtown Tabor City will provide a focal point for pride in the town. The gazebo, located at the Tabor City Library, was dedicated in a special ceremony Monday night, [Read More]

Jellystone has been a destination for families and campers for more than 20 years. (Courtesy photo)
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Tabor City campground roars back after pandemic

June 7, 2021 Kandi Thompson Comments Off on Tabor City campground roars back after pandemic

Like all campgrounds, Jellystone Park was shut down during April 2020 due to COVID-19, but the new season is already one of the busiest in years. Just a short drive down Richard Wright Road, hidden [Read More]

Parents and officials in Tabor City hope the town's PArls and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant is approved in October.
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PARTF grant would bring new playground to Tabor City

June 2, 2021 Kandi Thompson Comments Off on PARTF grant would bring new playground to Tabor City

      A plan is underway for a brand new playground in Tabor City as the town council have serious discussions about bringing a new opportunity to the community’s children.  Town Manager Al Leonard said a plot [Read More]

Left to right: Third place winners Dalton Pridgen and Hugh Smith (who took home the prize for Biggest Bass, at 6.1lbs); first place winner John Norris with a bundle weighing 20.4 lbs; and second place winners Tom Elliott and Lindsey Musselwhite.
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Lake Tabor holds 16th annual bass tournament

May 31, 2021 Kandi Thompson Comments Off on Lake Tabor holds 16th annual bass tournament

The fish were biting Saturday at Lake Tabor, and several area anglers have the prizes to prove it. The 16th annual Lake Tabor Bass Tournament was sponsored by the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce. Contestants [Read More]

Christian rock band Skillet, Jordan Feliz and Colton Dixon will be at Stateline Movie Time June 12.
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National recording artists coming to Tabor City drive-in

May 27, 2021 Kandi Thompson Comments Off on National recording artists coming to Tabor City drive-in

Christian rock band Skillet, featuring Jordan Feliz and Colton Dixon,  will be performing live   June 12 at the State Line Movie Time Drive-In near Tabor City.   The concert starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are going fast, and [Read More]

Under the direction of Lisa Yemma, the fledgling yam farmers mix their dirt prior to planting their yams.
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Tabor City children plant yams for upcoming festival

May 25, 2021 Kandi Thompson Comments Off on Tabor City children plant yams for upcoming festival

A children’s yam planting program took place Monday at the Tabor City Library.  The program was a prelude for this year’s Tabor City Yam Festival, set for October. The theme this year is “A Blast [Read More]

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