In: Around Town, Miscellaneous

Dear Readers,

We hope this message finds you well! We want to take a moment to sincerely apologize for our long absence. Since the first week of December 2024, we have been navigating a challenging time as we dealt with cancer in the family. It’s been a journey filled with ups and downs, but through it all, we’ve found gratitude in every step.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the amazing friends and community members who stepped up during this time. Your prayers, meals, rides to appointments, and unwavering support have meant the world to us. It’s truly uplifting to know we’re surrounded by such kindness and compassion!

But here’s the exciting news: we’re back now and ready to share more inspiring content with you all! We can’t wait to dive into new topics that spark joy and provide valuable insights. Stay tuned for amazing updates ahead—there’s so much in store!

With gratitude,

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In: Miscellaneous

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Hello Jane, I hope you had a great holiday weekend. 
Samantha, Penny and I will be unable to attend due to work
obligations, but Mark will be there on our behalf. He is our new
Director of Communications and owner of localmaiden.info.
His email is info@localmaiden.info

Regards, Claire

On 9/3/2024 8:02 AM, Jane Chavez wrote:
Good Morning, 

You are receiving this email because you gave me your
contact information at a previous MBA meeting. We will have
our next meeting this Friday 9/6 at the Town Hall at 12 Noon.
We would love to have you join us. The meeting will last 1
hour. We will provide lunch and discuss any community needs.
If you would let me know if you plan to attend it will help me
plan lunch accordingly. Please reply only to me so
that everyone will not be inundated with unnecessary emails.
Look forward to seeing you Friday if you can make it. 
Jane Chavez
Director, RAMP
828.428.0050 (cell)

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Map of Maiden, North Carolina, from 1895

In: Maiden History, Miscellaneous

We invite you to compare these two maps of Maiden, North Carolina, almost a century apart!

Maiden in 1895

In 1895, Maiden consisted of little more than a smattering of homes and the Providence Mill cotton factory. At this point in time, the town was only 12 years old. The Wycoff, Drum, and Keener families made up a large portion of the citizenship and worked the old cotton mill. The Propst, Boyd, and Rabb families contributed by constructing many of the first buildings and homes.

The Chester & Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad extended its line to Maiden in 1882, and can be seen on this map, but sadly, just a few years after its completion, tragedy struck the railroad. In 1886 a locomotive explosion caused by the negligence of its fireman led to his death. A second rail accident, this time caused by a train derailment, took place in 1913, during which several people, including rail passengers, were injured. Thankfully, there were no fatalities in this second accident.

Maiden in 1970

Moving forward to 1970, we can see how many more homes had been built within the town limits. Notice how Providence Mill, around which the town was arguably formed, is still present. The building is still in operation to this day but now serves the area as an event and wedding venue. 

What do you think Maiden will look like in another hundred years? Post your comments and opinions below!

In: Around Town, Miscellaneous

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