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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Home is where the heart is: Kernersville woman is the caretaker of a cottage
Angela McAfee always dreamed of living in the English countryside, and in 2004 she found a property in Kernersville that appealed to that dream. It was a stone cottage covered in creeping ivy with a carriage house. 'I was looking for a property that was in a mixed-use area that could be a business or a residence, depending on what we wanted to use it for. I drove by the house, and I fell in love with it instantly,' McAfee said. McAfee wanted to build upon the house's existing aesthetic and named the house Rosemary Cottage after Rosemary Kirkman, the widow of the man who built the house, Fred Kirkman. McAfee noted that the hand-laid stone features of the house have their own history. 'The slate on the roof was leftover slate from the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Fred also wanted to use Blue Ridge granite, and he wanted to make sure he got enough for the house before the Blue Ridge Parkway overpasses were being built. He took all his personal trucks to the quarries to get the stone slabs,' McAfee said. After buying the property, McAfee's passion for hospitality was reignited when she converted the carriage house into an Airbnb. 'I have this authentic code for myself: freedom, aesthetics, connection, and creativity. Those are things that I always want to be aligned in my life. I used to always love to throw dinner parties for my friends, theme the tablescape along with the food, and I really wanted to host people and have a little inn,' McAfee said. McAfee lives and works in downtown Kernersville, and she enjoys showcasing the local culture to guests and visitors who come from out of town. 'It really feeds my soul to know that people are having a good time and that they're enjoying their time here. I talk to them about what they're interested in, like what activities or restaurants are in the area, and that helps our local businesses,' McAfee said. For McAfee, living downtown has given her a sense of responsibility to uphold the character of the town's historic districts. 'Being downtown really has influenced my life because I feel like I'm a caretaker of this home, and it's up to me to take care of it and make it beautiful and healthy for its next purpose or journey,' McAfee said. Being downtown has also helped her immerse herself in the Kernersville community. 'If I was out in the suburbs, I wouldn't feel as integrated into Kernersville like I am. I love connection, and I know a lot of the business owners downtown because we pass each other on the sidewalks and go into each other's stores,' she said. 'There's a nice connection, and we all have a supporting role for each other.'
CBS News
25-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
World War II exhibit in Metro Detroit spotlights women who served
SUV crashes into building in Redford; holiday travel peak times; and more top stories SUV crashes into building in Redford; holiday travel peak times; and more top stories SUV crashes into building in Redford; holiday travel peak times; and more top stories Memorial Day is for honoring and remembering the men and women who died serving in the military. Women are sometimes overlooked. At a new exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, they're getting the recognition that they deserve. Sitting outside the new exhibit and taking pictures on Sunday with guests was World War II Veteran George Leland. "I'm over 100 years old. I still have my hair!" Leland said. One of the original "Rosie the Riveters," Virginia Rusch, was also there. "The name of it was Republic, aircraft division, and what I did, I soldered combs," Rusch said. Virginia was just 15 years old when she took the job. "I lied. I told them I was 17. I wanted to help, which I think I did," Rusch said. They're here to see "Our War Too," which celebrates the nearly 350,000 women who served during World War II. CBS News Detroit "World War II was happening during a time when women were expected to be at home, they were expected to stay in the kitchen, help their kids, all very important things," Lori Petrelius, museum programs Manager for the Henry Ford Museum, said. "But it took World War II for us to realize that women need to be in the workforce." It features more than 200 artifacts. "It's lovely, terrific amount of work that's going into this that brought back a lot of memories, seeing a lot of these things here," Leland said. An interactive display at the exhibit allows you to hear from actual service women. "They just sacrificed everything to be in the military, the ladies that were in there, and they all worked very hard, and they all had certain jobs to do, and they did them accurately. Especially the nurses," Leland said. This exhibit is proof of their legacy. "I'm so happy for all the all the ladies. Proud of them. Just proud of them," Rusch said. And history we should never forget. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 7.
STV News
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- STV News
Victorian engine discovered in attic of former Scots jail 'one of three in world'
An 'exceptionally rare' Victorian Crossley engine is set to go on display after being discovered in the attic of a former courthouse and jail in Edinburgh. The engine is one of only three in the world and has remained hidden at the building on the Royal Mile for decades. It was discovered in the attic of the hostel, CoDE The Court, during renovation work. Built in 1878, the 'marvel' of Victorian engineering was used to regulate the temperature of the Edinburgh Police Chambers. Its discovery makes the engine the second-oldest surviving Crossley four-stroke engine in the world and the oldest in Europe. James Armandary Photography The engine is one of only three in the world and had remained hidden at CoDE The Court for decades. Only two other engines like it exist in the world, one of which is housed at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan, USA, and another in Denmark. Despite being hidden for decades, the engine was found in near-original condition, and research revealed a royal connection. In the 1800s, Balmoral Castle had the same system installed, and the rediscovered engine was originally installed in the Royal Aquarium at Waverley before it was moved to the Edinburgh Police Chambers in 1881. Andrew Landsburgh, director and founder of CoDE Concepts, said the discovery is one of the 'most exciting' finds in Scotland. James Armandary Photography The engine is now on display in The Lost Close, the underground vaults of the building. 'We found it during The Court's renovation, posted a photo online not knowing what we had, and suddenly experts from around the world were contacting us telling us we'd uncovered something incredible,' he said. He added that the discovery connects researchers 'directly to Scotland's innovative past and the very beginnings of technology'. 'What began as a refurbishment turned into the discovery of a vital piece of Edinburgh, and the world's industrial heritage,' he said. The engine is now on display in The Lost Close, the underground vaults of the building. James Armandary Photography The engine was built in 1878 but found in 'near original' condition. To mark the discovery, The Lost Close is launching the Scottish Innovations Tour in June, which will explore the country's contributions to innovation and industry. Visitors will journey through The Lost Close, now the permanent home of the Crossley 'Otto Silent' engine, and uncover Edinburgh's role in shaping global technological progress. James Armandary, The Lost Close's tourism development lead, said the engine's addition 'bridges the gap between Scotland's past innovations and technology we take for granted today.' 'This building continues to surprise us with its storied history, and with the launch of the Scottish Innovations Tour, visitors will not only be able to see the engine up close but also explore Edinburgh's long-overlooked role in shaping global industry,' he said. The Lost Close, hidden for nearly two centuries beneath layers of rubble from the Great Fire, was also rediscovered during renovations in 2019. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Herald Scotland
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald Scotland
Rare 19th century engine discovered in Edinburgh to go on display
It was built in 1878 and was used to regulate the temperature of the Edinburgh Police Chambers, and was discovered in the attic of CoDE The Court. It is now on display at the Lost Close, the underground vaults of the building and it is the second-oldest surviving Crossley four-stroke engine in the world. Only two other examples exist with the oldest based at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan, USA and another in Denmark. Despite being hidden for decades, it is in near original condition and research has since found a connection to the Royal Family. The engine has been cleaned up and is on display (Image: Handout) Balmoral Castle had the same system installed and the rediscovered engine was originally installed in the Royal Aquarium at Waverly, before being moved to the police chambers in 1881. Andrew Landsburgh, Director and Founder of CoDE Concepts, said 'This is one of the most exciting finds in Scotland. We found it during The Court's renovation, posted a photo online not knowing what we had, and suddenly experts from around the world were contacting us telling us we'd uncovered something incredible. 'What began as a refurbishment turned into the discovery of a vital piece of Edinburgh, and the world's industrial heritage. This engine connects us directly to Scotland's innovative past and the very beginnings of technology which still powers the modern world. We've brought it down from the attic to The Lost Close, the underground vaults of the building, where visitors can experience this historic find firsthand.' Read More The story of the discovery is also to feature in an upcoming documentary, entitled 'Potential Energy' airing from May 23 and delves into how the engine was found. James Armandary, Tourism Development Lead of The Lost Close, said: 'This is an incredibly exciting addition to The Lost Close. It's not every day you uncover a piece of engineering history that bridges the gap between Scotland's past innovations and technology we take for granted today. 'This building continues to surprise us with its storied history and with the launch of the Scottish Innovations Tour, visitors will not only be able to see the engine up close but also explore Edinburgh's long-overlooked role in shaping global industry.' The Lost Close, hidden for nearly two centuries beneath layers of rubble from the Great Fire, was also rediscovered during renovations in 2019.
Chicago Tribune
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Chicago Tribune
Hot diggity dog! Wienermobile rolls through Region, spreading whistles, cheer wherever it goes
It's not every day a 27-foot-long hot dog zips down U.S. 41, but when it does, it spreads a special kind of joy, said 'hotdogger' Bridget 'BBQ' Berens. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled through the Region, stopping at Strack & Van Til in St. John on Friday afternoon. It returned Sunday to the Strack & Van Til stores in Lowell and Cedar Lake before baring east to Ohio. Berens and her co-pilot, Cooper 'CoopDawg' Albert, traveled through 25 states before crossing into Northwest Indiana on the annual Wienermobile tour, where a fleet of giant hot dog trucks hit the nation's highways through early summer. The tradition, while seemingly silly, stems from a time marked by struggle and harsh circumstances, according to Oscar Mayer history. 'The Wienermobile was created during the Great Depression, to bring some cheer and levity to people during a hard time. And now 89 years later we're still out here doing this, it's all a part of that tradition,' Berens said. In 1936, Carl Mayer, nephew of Oscar Mayer, had an outlandish dream: creating a 13-foot-long hot dog car. The car was in a parade through Chicago, where it cemented its legendary status. History was re-lived on Saturday when the Wienermobile donned green streamers to be in Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade. 'Everyone has some story about the Wienermobile,' Berens said. 'It's a special moment, whether it's their first time seeing it or hearing people talk about seeing it 30 years ago when they were kids. Today alone I've heard so many stories from people.' Berens said when it comes to the coveted 'Wiener Whistle,' she discovered it has become an heirloom of sorts to Midwesterners. 'People have told me they still have their grandma or grandpa's whistle,' Berens said. 'It's a tradition from generation to generation, and to be a part of that is amazing.' Grace Kleine, of Merrillville, said when she was a child, her grandma told her about getting a Wiener Whistle and taught her the Oscar Mayer Wiener Jingle. On Friday, Kleine got a whistle of her own and brought along her two rescue pugs, Cici and Ivan – all three dressed as condiments. Tiny T-shirts on the pugs packaged them as ketchup and mustard, with Kleine being the relish of the trio, prompting people to flock to them for photos. Kleine said she had the outfits from last Halloween and figured she'd add to the Oscar Mayer festivities. 'Everyone is so happy to see them,' Kleine said. 'How can you not smile while looking at the Wienermobile? I told my friends, 'You've got to come out and see it, it's a part of American history.'' The Wienermobile itself has gone through many transformations throughout the decades, all while retaining its original hot dog form. The 1952 version of the vehicle is in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, and iterations since have included Ford Thunderbird tail lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, car phones, big screen TVs and stereo systems that play 21 versions of the Oscar Mayer Wiener Jingle. Different versions of the Wienermobile have also marked the epochs of time. In 2015, The Wiener Rover, an all-terrain, off-roading hot dog on wheels was created, and 2016 saw the invention of the motorhome-hotdog combo called the Wienie-Bago, according to Oscar Mayer history. In 2017, the world welcomed the WienerDrone, an unmanned hotdog-carrying aircraft, and the WienerCycle, a three-wheeled moped. The moped had a sidecar that doubled as a hot dog warming station. Finally, 2018 saw the creation of the Super Hotdogger, a person in a jetpack wearing a utility belt lined with hot dog carrying cases. Today, the Wienermobile fleet travels an average of 500 miles per week. 'People say we're celebrities, but we're not,' Albert said. 'We're just driving around the celebrity.' Each vehicle is manned by two 'hotdoggers' who compete with thousands of applicants in a four-month-long interview process that will come down to just 12 hired individuals. Albert is from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and Berens is from Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Now, they're reaching near the end of their travels in June. 'We've been through 25 states, and I feel like I met the soul of America,' Albert said. 'Seeing people united in kindness and joy over giant hot dogs. We're in a new city every week. It's been an amazing adventure.'
