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Grub

7 Soups

Hot cups for cold days

8 Comfort

GK Cafe and Catering brings it home

Habitat

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1916 grocery houses living spaces

Art & SOUL

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Rural scenes, children in focus

RETROSPECT

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Greenville grows into its shoes

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Village Point Market

Wholesome and hearty, chock full of allnatural white chicken breast, celery, carrots, and onions with a special blend of wild rice with fresh thyme and parsley.

Potato Soup

A.J. McMurphy’s

Traditional homemade Irish potato soup loaded with chunks of potatoes and topped with cheddar and jack cheese.

BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP The Bread Lady

Hearty beef and vegetables in a tomato base served with chicken salad on sun-dried tomato basil sourdough bread, and a piece of carrot cake.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GINGER SOUP Starlight Café

Butternut squash and ginger with a yogurt creme sauce.

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YOU GOTTA EAT

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Step out of the cold and pull up a chair for a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter’s day. It’s the best way to warm the soul.

Chicken Apple Curry Soup The Scullery

A Scullery original recipe featuring onion, celery, green apples, yellow curry, and chicken from Nature’s Touch Farm.

Portobello Soup

Tipsy Teapot @ Limelight

Curl up with a book in a soft chair and try Tipsy Teapot’s Portobello mushroom soup with roasted red peppers. It’s vegan with a kick.

Chicken Noodle Soup Coffee Shack

Classic chicken noodle soup made with chicken, celery, carrots, onions, and a few subtle spices including marjoram, bay leaves, and parsley.

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GRUB

The secret to the macaroni and cheese is the sauce, but we can’t tell you what’s in it.

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Even with the extra space in its expanded dining area, the tables are often full at GK Café.

Goodness from the kitchen Sisters serve community with Southern style at GK CAFE

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Story by Jules Norwood • Photos by RYAN B. WEBB

his issue’s food feature could almost have served as the home feature, instead. That’s because sisters Gail Phelps and Kaye Roberts of GK Cafe and Catering have made it their mission to provide a place where customers feel like they’ve stepped in the door of the family home for a holiday meal.

“Our love for cooking, that stems

from childhood,” says Gail. “Mom was always one who would cook and serve the community, and no one would go hungry. She always wanted you fed and full.”

Kaye adds, “When I’d come home, I would walk in the house, and our mother would have some fried chicken. She’d have some when we came in, and she’d have some for us to take back. A couple of times we

left our spare tire to make room for food in the car.”

That philosophy and the feeling of home carry over into everything about GK, from the menu and portion sizes to the pictures on the walls.

The walls feature prints by local artist Richard Wilson, depicting scenes of rural North Carolina — farmhouses, dirt roads, barns,

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The red velvet cake includes pecans from a grater that belonged to Kaye and Gail’s mother.

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Sides like collards and corn round out a meal. Entrees like barbecue and chicken pastry are served on a rotating daily menu.

and children — that are familiar to anyone who has grown up in or even driven through this part of the world. The smells of fried chicken and cornbread are unmistakable.

The pork chops and the macaroni and cheese are crowd favorites as well. One little boy stepped in the door and declared, “It smells like Thanksgiving,” says Kaye.

There is a slightly different menu for each day of the week at GK. A few of the side dishes are available all the time, but the entrees rotate.

“Part of that comes from what we grew up with and what we knew,” says Gail. “The other part is what you have to work with, what equipment you have. We started out

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with a space that was a coffee shop.

They had an oven, and they had a two-burner hot plate. We knew we’d have fried chicken and pork chops, so we purchased a fryer. But we had to limit what we would do each day.”

The sisters made do with that kitchen setup for almost five years after opening GK in 2009, managing to cater multiple events daily and serve customers in the restaurant despite working with less cooking space than many homes. Finally the kitchen was expanded, and now includes six burners and three ovens, as well as added refrigeration space.

It took a leap of faith to start their own catering business after wrapping up careers in insurance and nursing.

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Sisters Kaye Roberts, left, and Gail Phelps offer their customers an atmosphere and menu designed to feel like home.

The sisters each did some catering work, Kaye at the Outer Banks, and Gail through her church.

“We started sharing stories: What did you do this weekend, how did it go, what would you do differently?” says Gail. “What if we had a place, what would we do? And that’s how it began.”

They spent a year looking for the right location, with an approved kitchen, and took catering classes at Beaufort County Community College. They knew how to cook, but the business side would be a learning experience.

They started small, with a staff of just three and limited seating. They figured the small, 1,100-square-foot

Starting in an 1,100-square-foot location that had been a coffee shop, Kaye and Gail have expanded the kitchen and dining room of their Tenth Street location.

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Come on Sunday for whole roasted turkey with gravy.

restaurant would be fine since they were just starting out. Now there is a staff of 14, and the seating has expanded into the space next door to the original counter.

“We weren’t planning to open a restaurant,” Kaye says. “The plan was to use the space to prepare food for catering. But then people kept saying, ‘When are you going to open up?’”

Once they did, business took off quickly. Gail had cooked for events and programs at church, and she was already known for her cakes, so there were some existing customers from the start.

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food, and come back and start over so we could open again at 5 o’clock.

I could just hear my mother saying, ‘You can’t run out of food.’”

That community support has continued. Some customers come almost every day for their breakfast.

GK caters events for groups from the hospital, the university, churches, and local businesses. Kaye and Gail return that support by donating to charities and other organizations.

For Thanksgiving and Christmas, GK does special orders. Customers place an order, for anything from a single serving of mac and cheese to a whole turkey dinner, and pick it up the day before the holiday.

“We see this as a ministry,” Gail says of the restaurant. “It’s an opportunity for us to love on God’s people. We invite them into our home, pretty much, and feed them,

and show them the love of Christ. … It’s our way of letting people know that it’s okay to come home.

We have so many people from the community that come in and say that this is like a refuge.

“That’s what it’s all about for us.

We enjoy the cooking, but it’s more of the ministry piece of it, that God is allowing us to do. If we couldn’t do that, then we might as well lock the door and do something else.”

When you’ve finished your meal at GK and you’re halfway through a mouthwatering piece of cake, it might take a moment to remember that you’re not sitting at your grandma’s kitchen table.

But it’s close.

GK Cafe and Catering is located at 3197 East 10th Street, Greenville.

For menu or more information, visit gkcafeandcatering.com.

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Debra McLaughlin has helped Gail and Kaye since day one.

Dexter Ray Phelps, Gail’s husband, comes through with a hot pan of fresh fried chicken.

Wanda Ward, foreground, prepares macaroni and cheese while Gail, left, and Kaye finalize a catering order.

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HABITAT

LOFTY LIVING 815 Dickinson Avenue • Urban Living • 1300 sq. ft.

With its classic brick storefront, this Dickinson Avenue building was originally built as a wholesale grocery store by the Hooker family in 1916 and later housed Deiner’s Bakery. Two retail spaces on the street level now house Spotted Zebra and Framemakers. Upstairs are three residential units that provide contemporary loft-style living spaces that show off the brick and woodwork of the nearly century-old building.

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ART & SOUL

Between Us, Richard Wilson, Pastels

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Award-winning Greenville artist Richard Wilson’s renderings of rural scenes, children inspired by sports heroes, and civic leaders have been recognized nationwide.

A sense of place

Artist Richard Wilson portrays NC landscapes, Way of life Story and photos by Jules Norwood • Artwork by RicharD WILSON

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Reproductions of Richard Wilson’s artwork can be purchased at local galleries, like The Art Room on Evans Street, and at GK Cafe on 10th Street.

long the roads of rural Eastern North Carolina there are wide open fields, farmhouses, and of course tobacco barns, many in various states of collapse. They are scenes that resonate with those who call this region home.

Richard Wilson has an uncanny ability to capture those scenes, which form the backdrop of many of his paintings.

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After the Storm, Richard Wilson, Pastels

Made in America, Richard Wilson, Pastels

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Going Up Yonda, Richard Wilson, Pastels

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Country Grazing, Richard Wilson, Pastels

North Carolina and the beauty of the people, the soul. It’s family oriented, and that’s what my work is all about. The old houses that I do, the natural feel of it, I love the landscape around here.”

His images of rural landscapes, children, and historical figures also speak to others from around the country, as Wilson has found when visiting art shows and competitions throughout the U.S. He has won regional and national awards,

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including two from the National Arts Club in New York.

“People ride by these places in Greenville and don’t really think about it, but there is a lot of beauty here,” he says. “I drive all over the country — Denver, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York — and there has been great demand for this work.”

Wilson’s Southern Girl series was inspired by a scene along Old River Road. There was a dirt path with a

trailer on one side, and a farm on the other.

“I took my youngest daughter out there, and I had her roam out there, feeding the cows, and I’ve done about 30 to 35 pieces from that one little scene. I’m still working on that,” he says.

Wilson’s daughters and nephews feature prominently in his work.

His girls appear in the Southern Girl series and the Ballerina series, while the Shadow Series

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In His Shadow, Series byRichard Wilson, Pastels

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Red Roof Barn, Richard Wilson, Pastels

depicts youngsters inspired by sports heroes. A Shadow Series painting featuring Arthur Ashe was purchased by the Tennis Hall of Fame.

Wilson works in pastels, which he feels is appropriate for the subject matter.

“I use pastels, which are pure pigment,” he says. “It’s the purest form of media that you can get.

Oils and acrylics and watercolors are made from pastels. Because it’s pure, it really goes along with what I do, because I paint a lot of children.

They’re so honest about everything, and the younger they are, the more honest they are.”

He works on a surface similar to sandpaper, and he has begun to make his own surfaces, which allows him to create just the right textures. On the rusted roof of a barn in ‘Abandoned II’, the viewer can almost see the metal flaking

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George Henry White Portrait, Richard Wilson, Pastels

away.

Another Greenville scene appears in ‘Push Daddy Push’, which was used for the cover of a children’s book by the same name. A young girl with braids pedals a bicycle

with training wheels up a city street, beside a warehouse based on the Imperial Tobacco Company that stood on Dickinson Avenue until it burned in 2008.

Wilson has worked hard both at his craft and to support his family.

For years that meant a variety of jobs that had little or nothing to do with his passion for art, from screen printing to delivering office supplies. He appreciates those jobs for showing him the value of being able to do what he loves, now that he is able to focus on his art full time. Along the way he learned to do his own reproductions and framing, giving him more control over his work from start to finish.

In 2005, Wilson was commissioned to paint a portrait of George Henry White, who was the last former slave to serve in Congress. The painting is

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Push Daddy Push, Richard Wilson, Pastels

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When One Door Closes, Richard Wilson, Pastels

displayed in the Edgecombe County Courthouse.

“That means the world to me,” he says. “It was one of my big moments. … We had scheduled a show in Tarboro to do the unveiling, and when it aired on TV, they said I was the first African American artist to have their work displayed in a courthouse in North Carolina. I couldn’t believe it.

Nobody had told me that, so it was a big surprise.

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“A lot of my work is about honoring people that came before me and made life much better for me and my family. So that was a way to honor those trailblazers who stood in the gap for a lot of us.”

Wilson’s father was an artist and a sign painter who helped and encouraged his son to develop his talents, as did his teachers along the way. Now, when he has the opportunity to speak to students, he emphasizes the importance of hard

work and perseverance.

“When I was in the seventh grade, my teachers asked me to do several portraits of black historical figures, and they put them on a bulletin board,” Wilson says. “I came back to school on Monday, and it had ‘Future Artist Richard Wilson’ on the bulletin board in front of the principal’s office. I was on Cloud Nine. So you can have a dream at 8 years old, or 11 years old, and you can accomplish it.”

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ART at HOME

Book Snowman Show off your love of books and create a jolly winter decoration with items you already have around the house. This snowman won’t melt on your mantel if you put him too close to the fireplace.

7steps Step 1

Cut the front and back cover of the book off.

Draw half of a snowman on the book.

Step 2

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Begin cutting the part of the paper that is not the snowman. Several pages can be cut at once. All pages do not have to match exactly.

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Step 3

Try to make the spine of the book as flexible as possible, by bending it back and forth. Insert a straight rod (i.e. dowel rod, paintbrush, pencil, etc.) and hot glue the spine of the book around the rod.

Supplies • Scissors or X-Acto • Paperback book (the more pages, the better!)

• Thin cardboard • Buttons • Sharpie • Dowel rod • Orange paper • Fabric

Step 4

There may be larger gaps in between the pages. To make those pages stay closer together, hot glue from top to bottom in the crease between the pages.

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Use any circular object (i.e. can, cup, container, etc.) that is the size needed for the brim of the snowman’s hat. Poke a hole and slide rod through. Cut this shape out with scissors. Cut a square piece of cardboard that can be made into a cylinder. Trace the bottom of the cylinder for the top of the hat. Color these pieces with a sharpie or paint. Hot glue these pieces together to construct a top hat.

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Find a piece of fabric (i.e. washcloth, purchased fabric, old clothing) that can be cut into a long skinny rectangle that can be used as a scarf. Fringe can be added by cutting thin strips on the edges. Wrap around the snowman’s neck.

Step 7

Glue buttons for eyes and for the snowman’s buttons. Cut a small triangle out of orange paper to use for the nose.

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RETROSPECT

On Deck

David Barnhill, Renowned Baseball Pitcher

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Story by Roger KammereR • Images CONTRIBUTED

ne of many accomplished Greenville natives who went on to greater fame was one David Barnhill, Jr. (19141982). David went from playing stickball on the streets of Greenville to being one of the top pitchers in the East during the early 1940s and 1950s. He played from 1936 to 1949 for teams such as the Miami Giants, Zulu Cannibal Giants, Ethiopian Clowns, and New York Cubans. His slow, easy-going manner, unique fastball, respect for umpires, and his effectiveness in winning games made him popular with fans all over the country.

David Barnhill was born Oct. 30, 1914, in Greenville, NC, the son of David Barnhill and grandson of Ferdinand Barnhill. Ferdinand worked for the city of Greenville and was a well known citizen of Greenville.

When David was growing up and

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David Barnhill

played ball here, he was at home at any position on the diamond, except umpiring. He once umpired a ball game at Browntown, Hookerton, Greene County and nearly didn’t get out alive. In the book, Black Dia-

monds: Life in the Negro Leagues from the Men Who Lived It, John B. Holway cited passages written by Barnhill himself. “The Wilson Stars from Wilson, North Carolina, came to Greenville. I beat them and they wanted me with them. I was out in the tobacco field, and the owner of the Stars, a black guy, sent this white guy to get me. … The man came up and said, ‘Skinny’ — everybody used to call me Skinny — ‘I talked to your mother, and she said you can go to Wilson and pitch for Wilson. I gave her a dollar for your day’s wage.’”

David, a right-handed pitcher who weighed only 130 pounds “when it snowed on him,” was discovered in 1936 by the Miami Giants when they toured through North Carolina. He signed with them, and after the team changed into the Ethiopian Clowns, he acquired his Clown name, “Impo.”

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Greenville Native David Barnhill played with the New York Cubans from 1941-1948

would paint their faces like clowns, wear wigs and big collars. They would entertain the crowd by playing with an imaginary ball on the field prior to the game. “Then when we were supposed to get down to business, we pulled the clown suits off, and we had on regular baseball uniforms underneath. But we didn’t change our faces. We played with the clown paint still on our faces.”

David stayed with the team for three years as the star attraction, also playing briefly with the rival Zulu Cannibal Giants in 1937. In the winter of 1940-1941, David led the league pitching for a team in Humacao, Puerto Rico. In the

spring of 1941 he joined the New York Cubans until going into organized baseball. David stayed with the New York Cubans from 19411948. He went against Satchel Paige twice at Yankee Stadium, losing the first game but winning the second encounter by a shutout.

David was in the height of his pitching success, and one day he received the first hope that he might get the opportunity to pitch in the major leagues. He received a telegram dated July 24, 1942 (more than three years before Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodger team and before any black player had a tryout with a major league

team), with the following message from sports editor Nat Low. “HAVE JUST ARRANGED WITH WILLIAM BENSWANGER, PRESIDENT PITTSBURGH PIRATES, A TRYOUT FOR YOU WITH TEAM IN PITTSBURGH SOON. CONGRATULATIONS. WON’T YOU PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME SO THAT WE CAN MAKE FULL ARRANGEMENTS?” Sadly, Benswanger backed out of his commitment, denying David a chance to be the first black player in Major League baseball.

Regarding the incident, David was furious about being snubbed, “He (Benswanger) was scared to take a

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chance.”

David was idle most of 1944 from an unknown physical problem; the reason came out later that he had been stabbed by fellow teammate Fred Wilson.

In 1947, David helped the New York Cubans win the Negro World Series. David continued to showcase his talents in the minor leagues. In 1949 he was signed by the New York Giants and assigned to their recently desegregated Triple-A farm team in Minneapolis. At Minneapolis, David was accused of “cutting the ball,” but no proof was ever found. David had such a fast ball and an unorthodox windup and pitching style that sent

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frustrated hitters back to the dugout.

A strikeout artist, David threw so hard that he scared himself. “I was afraid I might hit somebody,” he said.

Fortunately, his control was as good as his fastball. His unique talent and ability earned him the respect of teammates, the fear of batters, and the jealousy of rival teams.

In 1950 David led the Minneapolis Millers pitching squad to the American Association pennant. Despite his strong performance, the Giants declined to elevate him to the major leagues because he was 35 years old.

When his age kept him from getting a shot at the majors, David played with Oakland in the Pacific Coast League. He returned to Florida to be near his family and played with the Beach Flamingos in the Florida International League, and the next year with Fort Lauderdale in the same league.

When he retired in 1953, David had a 38-30 Negro League record, a 23-19 Cuban League record and a 38-27 minor league baseball record, according to Holway.

David lived the last 30 years of his life in Miami, with his gracious

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wife, Susie, and their lovely daughter, Scherry Lee. He worked in the city’s recreation department from September 1953 until his retirement in January 1981.

David Barnhill, one of baseball’s great ones, died in Miami, Fla. on Jan. 8, 1983.

In many of the writings about David Barnhill, he continually expressed how grateful he was to be able to play the game. He is remembered not only for his ability on the mound, but for his great warmth, gratitude, and humility.

He played against the game’s greatest, both black and white, and while the 1940s were not necessarily kind and gentle to the African-American community, Barnhill said he remembered the good times more than the negative ones.

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Pullin’ for Pink

Teaming up to tug for a good cause The nationwide Pink Heals Tour’s pink fire truck pulled into Greenville to participate in Greenville Fire and Rescue’s annual Pullin’ for Pink event and help raise awareness and funding for cancer and other diseases. More than 20 teams squared off to pull the Pink Heals fire truck, which bears the signatures of women who have battled with cancer.

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FREEBOOT FRIDAYS Pirates partying in the parking lot

In the 14 years since its creation, Freeboot Friday has grown into one of Greenville’s best and most popular events. Held at Five Points Plaza on the Friday evening prior to each home game of the ECU Pirates football team, Freeboot is a concert, a festival, and a pep rally rolled into one. This year’s festivities included great bands, food, activities for kids, and even a guest appearance by Bart and Homer Simpson!

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GREENVILLE GIVES

City tree lighting and charity showcase Uptown Greenville kicked off the Christmas season with a weekend of holiday events on Dec. 5-6. On Friday evening, Five Points Plaza was transformed into a Christmas village for Greenville Gives, the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday readings, dancing, singing, Jolly Trolley rides, children’s activities, and a chance to donate needed items to local charities. Meanwhile, the First Friday Artwalk featured holiday themes, and participants visited new exhibits at Uptown galleries, retailers, and restaurants and learned to dance at Tipsy Teapot.

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Christmas Parade Jaycees bring Jingle Jam to Uptown

On Saturday morning, the Greenville Jaycees brought the “Jaycees Jingle Jam” Christmas Parade to Evans Street. Parade entries including floats, marching bands, and scouting groups used festive party themes to help celebrate the Jaycees’ 75th anniversary. First, Second, and Third prizes were awarded in three categories for churches, community and civic groups, and businesses.

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Falkland Boating Access Area on the Tar River located at 3013 NC Highway 222.

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NEIGHBORHOOD

Above: City officials and business leaders broke ground in November on a $4.5 million expansion and renovation of the Greenville Convention Center. The project will create 11,000 square feet of new meeting space, making it the largest meeting facility in the region. Right: The Greenville City Council voted unanimously to approve the adoption of the Tar River Legacy Plan, a comprehensive strategy to preserve and improve access to the city’s most important natural resource, the Tar River. The long-term plan includes protections for water quality as well as public resources such as kayak launches, trails and greenways, overlooks, and campsites. Look for more information in future issues of the Greenville Times.

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Andrew Schmidt, executive director of the Greenville-Pitt Convention and Visitors Bureau, says Greenville offers many of the positive aspects of larger cities while retaining a small-town feel. The CVB is in the process of moving to its new office on Cotanche Street.

Emerald City

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rom a trading post for cotton and tobacco along the Tar River, Greenville has continually grown and evolved, and it now offers many of the activities and amenities that denote city life. The change began in earnest in the 1960s, with East Carolina Teachers College becoming East Carolina University

and the arrival of a major employer, Burroughs Wellcome.

Today, the city boasts a wide range of restaurants and entertainment options, including a revitalized downtown area. While it is only the 10th-largest city in North Carolina, it is gaining rapidly, thanks to the growth of the university and the hospital, and

the arrival or expansion of several major employers.

Greenville’s population grew almost 40 percent between 2000 and 2010, from about 60,000 to almost 85,000, and was estimated at more than 89,000 as of 2013. The growth rate outpaced that of both the state, at 18.5 percent, and the country, at 9.7 percent. Looking

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Greenville’s new parking deck is an indicator of renewed activity in the Uptown business district.

at Pitt County as a whole almost doubles the population figure, with a 2013 estimate of more than 174,000.

With growth come both positive and negative changes, and new opportunities along with new challenges.

“The positives of cities are many,” says Andrew Schmidt, interim executive director of the GreenvillePitt Convention and Visitors Bureau. “There are more choices for residents and visitors in cities in regards to things to do, places to go, and things to see. Usually, there is always something going on in a city, which helps to draw leisure travel.

This is especially true when it comes

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to social, entertainment, and cultural opportunities. It’s typically easier to get to a larger city than a town and once in the city easier to move around using public transportation.

The common negative components of a larger city are more traffic, congestion, and expense.”

Schmidt, who grew up in the Washington, DC metro area, adds that Greenville possesses positive aspects of both cities and towns.

“The growth of the Uptown District, the convention center expansion, airport runway expansion, and the number of new businesses and restaurants are evidence of [the city’s] growth,”

he says. At the same time, the city retains some of its small-town atmosphere, which is most evident in its genuine and friendly people.

“I remember when I first moved here from the DC metro area. I was puzzled why people I did not know said hello to me, held doors open for me, and asked me how I was!

Although Greenville has grown into a city over the last several years, this wonderful town aspect has not been lost.”

Employers

For a city to grow, there must be jobs for its residents, and Greenville, along with the

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Residents and stakeholders attend a public input session for the improvement of the Dickinson Avenue and 10th Street corridors.

surrounding area, has seen recent success in attracting employers.

Brad Hufford of the Pitt County Development Commission points out that new jobs created in the area increase the tax base and also have a multiplier effect, since a portion of those paychecks is spent locally on housing, food, goods, and services.

Hufford adds that pharmaceutical manufacturer Patheon has announced an expansion that will create 488 new jobs, while Genome ID Group has opened its Center for Advanced DNA Analysis and hopes to employ up to 120 scientists in Greenville. Other new job announcements include

Purilum, a maker of flavorings for e-cigarettes and vaporizers, with 21 jobs; Natural Blends Vegetable Dehydration in Farmville with 50 jobs; Signature Seasoning in Ayden with 20 jobs; and automotive component manufacturer ASMO with 200 jobs.

“When outsiders look at Greenville and Pitt County’s economy they see the university and the hospital as the primary drivers; however we have a strong and diverse base of manufacturing companies,” Hufford says. “If you add up the jobs in industry and manufacturing, it would rank right up with ECU and Vidant.”

Of course, Greenville is not the only community hoping to attract employers, residents, and visitors.

Schmidt says that the CVB’s marketing efforts have expanded in scope in recent years.

“When I first started working at the CVB, our competition to host meetings and events were those other destinations in and around Eastern North Carolina. We were a statewide destination only,” he says. “Now we market regionally (primarily in the Southeast), and our competitors within the state are the major cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, Greensboro, and Asheville. We have begun

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The City of Greenville’s Bond Advisory Committee recently voted to recommend the approval of a $21.9 million bond package that includes $9.9 million allotted for street improvements and $12 million for a sports complex. The City Council will take up the issue in 2015, and the bond referendums could appear on the ballot in November for voter approval.

to market Greenville as a leisure destination, which was not done in the past.”

Infrastructure

With growth come new challenges for city leaders and residents. Long-term planning becomes even more critical, since missteps can take years or decades to correct and overcome.

Maintaining a livable cityscape requires a concerted effort to prevent sprawl, alleviate traffic congestion, and maintain green space and public areas.

“Our community has to address the challenges that come with that, including urban sprawl, loss of green space, transportation and traffic concerns, crime, and providing good jobs for residents of all skill levels,” Hufford says.

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“These challenges are new to our elected and community leaders, and we have to start looking at what other cities in the state are doing to address these issues. We need to look toward our larger urban peer communities and not to our traditional small Eastern North Carolina neighboring cities as our examples.”

The city has already taken steps to prepare for the city’s growth, approving development projects and infrastructure upgrades intended to keep things flowing smoothly in its busiest areas.

“The City of Greenville’s Uptown parking deck show’s that the Uptown area has reached a critical mass of visitors [so that] parking spaces are at a premium,” Hufford says. “Transportation projects such as the Tenth Street connector and

the 264 Southwest Bypass indicate that there are so many people that our existing roadways are at capacity. The revitalization of formerly derelict areas of town such as the Dickinson Avenue Tobacco Warehouse District indicates that commercial/retail and residential space Uptown is becoming more scarce.”

Infrastructure for public green space and recreational use is also important as the city becomes more urban. Greenville Recreation and Parks director Gary Fenton says the department contributes to a healthy community by providing convenient and enticing opportunities for an active and healthful lifestyle through its greenways, parks, athletic fields, events, leagues, and programs; providing opportunities — particularly to youth — for appropriate and positive behaviors through creating facilities and services that encourage the positive use of leisure time; and through its recreation facilities and services, attracting out of town visitors to major tournaments and festivals, generating the associated economic impacts.

Fenton says he would like to see Greenville continue to work to develop “an extensive interconnected greenway system that travels through the central city and loops through all four outlying sections (NE, NW, SE, SW) of the city … a ‘river district’ that serves as a focal point for experiencing nature, participating in citywide events, water-based river recreation,

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entertainment venues, and a true understanding that a good park system is of value to more than just the people who use it directly.”

It is also important, Fenton says, through the provision of attractive parks, greenways, landscaping, and public spaces, to improve the visual image of our community through softening the “concrete and steel” and screening negative views that can be associated with an urban environment. Preserving open space and wildlife habitat in the midst of urban development, fostering water quality through buffering waterways with parkland and protected wetlands, and educating the public regarding the value of such natural areas through nature centers and environmental education services will help foster community pride in our city.

A busier urban center can also lead to an increase in crime, which the Greenville Police Department intends to prevent or mitigate through the creation of its Center

City Unit. The unit is comprised of eight officers who spend more time on bikes and on foot in the central business district, developing relationships with business owners and residents, and helping to build a more positive perception of the area.

Advantages

Greenville has a number of built-in advantages as it grows and evolves. So far, there is still a balance between city life and rural life, which can be found in abundance just outside the city limits.

“For people considering moving here, Greenville is an attractive location for many reasons,” Schmidt says. “The economy is healthy and diverse. You have a good industrial base, medical, educational, and professional opportunities as well. The city does an excellent job with its Recreation and Parks facilities and programs for kids and families.

Combine that with a mild climate near the beaches, and what is not to like! It’s also an affordable area to live. The natural beauty is a pull both for those looking to relocate and for visitors. Greenville has a good number of independent restaurant and shopping opportunities, which is important because visitors tend to try things that they cannot experience where they live. We are also known for our Freeboot Friday series and PirateFest.

Hufford adds that Greenville has great potential. “Greenville sort of straddles the line between a city and a town because we are classified as a small metropolitan area,” he says. Pitt County has the best of both worlds because we have a city with urban issues and perspectives, but also we have towns that are more rural.

Personally I like having that balance, of living in a city but knowing farmland and natural areas are close by.”

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WHAT’S HAPPENING COMMUNITY Events Uptown Greenville First Friday Artwalk

January 2, 5 p.m.

Uptown Greenville presents Uptown First Friday ArtWalk Series.

The First Friday Artwalk is a time when galleries Uptown throw open their doors to showcase new exhibits, often coinciding with free opening receptions. But it’s not just art: Many of Uptown’s eclectic mix of restaurateurs and shops show their support for the arts by offering specials to the art-walkers. Hop a free ride on the Jolly Trolley, Greenville’s old-

fashioned streetcar, to get to your next ArtWalk destination, or just to see the sights Uptown. Look for the First Friday ArtWalk window decals to easily identify the 19 participating venues, and be sure to pick up a detailed map/guide where you see the sticker or at the Uptown Greenville office. Mark your calendars now, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m., for great nights filled with art, friends, music, food and drinks.

5th Annual Jolly Skull Beer Fest

January 24, 9 a.m.

This festival at the Greenville Convention Center will focus on

60+ American craft and regional micro-breweries with more than 175 beers being offered. Visit www.beerarmy.org/jollyskull for more information.

Art Mi-Sook Hur’s “Trace of Seed Pods”

November-January Mi-Sook Hur has an extensive national and international exhibition record. She is a former artist-in-residence at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and has taught workshops at Penland School of Crafts, Newark Museum, and Pullen Art Center. She earned a BFA from Seoul National University and an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The work shows until early January at Erwin Gallery, ECU.

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Ray Elmore, A Retrospective

November 18-January 25 Ray Elmore is a Professor Emeritus of East Carolina University’s School of Art and Design. The artworks in this exhibition span more than 45 years. The exhibit will be on display at the Greenville Museum of Art, located at 802 S. Evans Street in Uptown Greenville.

7th Graduate Student Art & Design Exhibit

November 24-January 15 The exhibit is on display September 15, 2014-January 15, 2015 and can be viewed during library operating hours at East Carolina Joyner Library, Janice Faulkner Gallery, 2nd Floor.

Greenville Brushstrokes

December 1-31 The December exhibit will feature the work of Sharon Mazurek at aTavola Market Cafe, 620 Red Banks Road in Greenville.

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The Schwa Show

January 2-30 The Schwa Show is a national juried competition recognizing excellence in fine arts and crafts. This exhibit will be on display at Emerge Gallery, 404 S. Evans Street in Uptown Greenville.

Art is Good Medicine: Silk Painting

January 13, 6:30 p.m.

Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge offers free adult & children’s workshops to anyone affected by cancer including patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers. Even though this workshop is free, participants must pre-register. Register online at www.pittcountyarts. org or at Emerge Gallery, 404 S. Evans Street.

Family WorkshopsSilly Face Mugs

January 18, 1:30 p.m.

Family members will be making slab-built mugs out of clay for their favorite heated beverage to keep them warm during the wintery season at Emerge Gallery, 404 S. Evans Street in Uptown Greenville. For more information on this side-by-side family workshop and to register, visit www. pittcountyarts.org.

Sip, Savor, and Create!

Oil Painting January 23, 6:30 p.m.

Hosted by Emerge Gallery and Art Center, participants will be guided in a step-bystep painting of a winter scene on camas, all while enjoying a glass of wine or favorite beverage. No art experience necessary. For more information, visit www. pittcountyarts.org.

Children’s WorkshopClay Luminaries ‘This Little Light of Mine’

January 24, 10 a.m.

Keep the light on during the dark, cold, wintery nights!

Participants will build their very own luminary out of clay at Emerge Gallery, 404 S. Evans Street in Uptown Greenville. For more information on this children’s workshop, visit www. pittcountyarts.org.

Art is Good Medicine: Handbuilding with Clay

January 27, 6:30 p.m.

Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge offers free adult & children’s workshops to anyone affected by cancer including patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers. Even though this workshop is free, participants must pre-register. Register online at www.pittcountyarts. org or at Emerge Gallery, 404 S. Evans Street.

Children’s WorkshopValentine’s Day Mixed Media Flower Painting

February 7, 10 a.m.

Participants will be painting, drawing, collaging, and simple sewing all in one work of art! Explore texture and pattern on a canvas painting.

For more information on this children’s workshop at Emerge Gallery, visit www. pittcountyarts.org.

Art is Good Medicine: Creative Movement

February 10, 6:30 p.m.

Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge offers free adult & children’s workshops to anyone affected by cancer including patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers. Even though this

workshop is free, participants must pre-register. Register online at www.pittcountyarts. org or at Emerge Gallery, 404 S. Evans Street.

Dance First Friday Variety Dances

Every First Friday The Folk Arts Society of Greenville and Uptown Greenville presents First Friday Variety Dances at the Tipsy Teapot, 409 S. Evans Street. Everyone is welcome. There is no cost to participate. January artwalk will feature the Cajun and Zydeco dances.

Second Friday Square Dances

Every Second Friday Folk Arts Society of Greenville presents Second Friday Square Dances at the Tipsy Teapot. No partner or experience necessary.

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Stories by Heart Wright Auditorium Saturday, April 18 ecuarts.com 1-800-ECU-ARTS

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at least 48 hours prior to the event at 252-737-1016 (voice/TTY).

Contra Dances

January 17, 7 p.m.

The Folk Arts Society of Greenville presents dances every third Saturday. No partner or experience necessary. This event will take place at the Drew Steel Center, 1058 S. Elm Street in Greenville.

Fourth Sunday Salsa Dances

January 25, 7 p.m.

The Folk Arts Society of Greenville hosts salsa dances every fourth Sunday.

No partner or experience necessary. This event will take place at the Tipsy Teapot, 409 Evans Street in Uptown Greenville.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Dance 2015

January 29-31, 8 p.m.; February 1, 2 p.m.; February 2-3, 8 p.m.

ECU School of Theater and Dance presents Dance 2015. Graceful ballet, bold contemporary, explosive tap, and hot jazz dance styles are all represented. Call 1-800-ECUARTS to purchase tickets.

Talent Search

bisected by, I-95. The Search features monetary prizes for first, second, and third places as well as an audience choice prize. The Search is a fundraiser for the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series. Visit www.ecu. edu/talentsearch for more information.

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Down East Talent Search

The Down East Talent Search (Search) is sponsored by the FRIENDS of the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series and hosted by East Carolina University’s College of Fine Arts and Communication. The Search is a fully-produced talent search and performance event open to all residents living in Eastern North Carolina (ENC). All applicants must have a home mailing address in a North Carolina county east of, or

January 9, 7 p.m.

ECU Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival presents Winter Workshop Concert I at ECU A.J. Fletcher Music Center. This event is free and open to the public.

Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival II

January 10, 4 p.m.

ECU Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival presents Winter Workshop

You never know what you might find

Concert II at ECU A.J. Fletcher Music Center. This event is free and open to the public.

Four Seasons Quartet Classics

January 15, 7 p.m.; January 16, 8 p.m.

The Four Seasons Quartet will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet in C Sharp Minor, Op. 131; Felix Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in D Major, Op. 44 No. 1.

Artists include Ara Gregorian, violin; Axel Strauss, violin; Maria Lambros, viola; Michael Kannen, cello. This concert will take place at ECU A.J. Fletcher Music Hall. To purchase tickets call 1-800-ECU-ARTS.

Coastal Winds Faculty Concert

February 10, 7:30 p.m.

This event at ECU A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall features Chris Ulffers, bassoon; Bo Newsome, oboe; Christine Gustafson, flute; Douglas Monroe, clarinet; Mary Burroughs, horn. This event will take place at ECU A.J. Fletcher Music Hall.

‘Sty of the Blind Pig’ Ayden

January 30-February 1 A play by Phillip Hayes Dean, a vivid and deeply affecting drama combining humor and power, set in the south side of Chicago in the 1950s (with the 3rd Street Performance Ensemble). This performance will take place in Doug Mitchell Auditorium, 4354 Lee Street in Ayden. Visit www. aydentheatre.com for more information.

‘Sty of the Blind Pig’ Greenville

February 6-8 A play by Phillip Hayes Dean, a vivid and deeply affecting drama combining humor and power, set in the south side of Chicago in the 1950s (with the 3rd Street Performance Ensemble). This performance will take place at Third Street Community Center, 600 W. 3rd Street in Greenville. Visit www.aydentheatre.com for more information.

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January 20, 12 p.m.

The January Power Luncheon, presented by the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce, will take place at the Hilton, located at 207 SW Greenville Blvd. Purchase tickets at www.greenvillenc.org.

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Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse Economic Forecast Luncheon

January 22, 12 p.m.

Join the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce at our Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon to hear Dr. Rick Niswander, one of the nation’s leading economists, discuss the future of local business, employment, interest rates, energy, and real estate. The event will take place at City Hotel & Bistro, located at 203 Greenville Blvd. Purchase tickets at www.greenvillenc.org.

Fundraiser 5th Annual Spread the Dream Wine Tasting Live & Silent Auction

February 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Held at Greenville Hilton. Tickets: $55/person(advance); $65/person (door); $90/couple (advance); $100/couple(door). Entertainment provied by Speculations.

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January 24, 6 p.m.

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501 S Evans St., ✆ 252.751.0799 Salads and wraps made with fresh produce.

501 Fresh

213 E Fifth St., ✆ 252.752.7682 Fast casual restaurant and bar with all ABC permits serves 100 percent beef hot dogs and burgers but also has some vegetarian options.

Everything under $6. Outside patio available.

Sup Dogs

104 W. 5th St., ✆ 252.707.9033 A family run, neighborhood restaurant in the European tradition. Featuring an eclectic menu made fresh, in house, with local produce, meats and cheeses. Bar serves generous, top shelf cocktails created with fresh fruits and juices.

Starlight Café

431 Evans Street, ✆ 252-321-1550 Fresh Roasted Coffee. Home made ice creams. Delicious daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials.

The Scullery Coffee House & Creamery

214 E 5th St., ✆ 252.329.7482 Quick, healthy pitas and smoothies! Lunch and dinner. Beer available. Delivery and catering available.

Pita Pit

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114 E. 5th St., ✆ 252.364.2367 Modern southern cooking with a twist. Enjoy hearty entrees like NC BBQ, brisket, catfish or

Peasant’s Pub

200 E. 5th St., ✆ 252.227.4425 New York style pizza and subs. Open lunch, dinner and late night.

Michaelangelo’s Pizza

113 East 5th St., ✆ 252.355.0311 Americant tavern with an Irish twist. An eclectic mix of American comfort food with a few mouthwatering Irish classic selections that will bring satisfaction to diners seven days a week.

Fitzgerald’s

706 S Evans St., ✆ 252.752.0326 A family Greek restaurant serving lunch and dinner. The oldest non-barbeque restaurant in town.

Marathon Restaurant

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300 S Evans St., ✆ 252.707.DELI (3354) A Boar’s Head premium delicatessen and diner serving breakfast all day.

220 Cotanche St., ✆ 252.717.7491 Authentic Salvadoran, Mexican breads and food.

La Benedicia

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419 S Evans St., ✆ 252.551.3253 Indian dishes served in an elegant setting.

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300 E. 10th St., ✆ 252.830.1525 Hot, delicious Original Glazed doughnuts, signature roast coffees, expresso drinks and hot chocolate. Cool down with Krispy Kreme Chillers or Kool Kremes.

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Christy’s Europub

Jack’s Chicken with 2 delicious sides. Appetizers, soups and sandwiches also available. Serving lunch and dinner. Seasonal patio dining. Open Monday-Sunday, 11:00am to 2:00am. ABC permits. Live entertainment.

120 W. 5th St., ✆ 252.364.8921 Winslow’s Deli features 46 beers on tap, over 400 craft bottle beers, 22 wines by the glass as well as a large menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, desserts and full espresso bar. Open 7 days a week with daily entertainment, drink specials and outdoor seating.

Winslow’s Tavern, Deli & Market

124 E Fifth St., ✆ 252.355.0344 Featuring a pub menu and collegiate atmosphere. Offers a wide variety of pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Serving lunch, dinner and late night.

The Varsity Club

409 S Evans St., ✆ 252.413.0087 A comfortable venue for relaxing with friends or taking in live music. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, microbrews and wine.

Catering and outside patio available.

Tipsy Teapot

560 S. Evans St., ✆ 252.754.2244 Bringing culture and cuisine from the “Land of Smiles,” this restaurant sets the scene for an authentic experience with music, ambiance and language. Sit down or take out. Delivery available. Serving lunch and dinner.

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301 S Jarvis St., ✆ 252.758.2774 Great pub atmosphere with patio seating available, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a late night menu. $5 daily food specials, monthly feature menu.

540 Cotanche St., ✆ 252.329.0130 Freaky fast, freaky good... cold sub and club sandwiches. No minimum delivery order.

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Jimmy Johns

Reade/Cotanche St., ✆ 252.757.1666 Authentic Mexican restaurant and cantina with ABC permits. Serving lunch and dinner.

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The 2015 home schedule features matchups with Duke, Michigan, NC State, Tulane, UCF, UConn and 2014 national runner-up Virginia!

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