February 10, 2011 · Published in Properties by admin ·
Fishing has always been a passion of mine. It would be impossible for me to live in Tyrrell County and not be able to enjoy the great fishing that abounds in our area. Whether fishing Albemarle Sound for stripers, Alligator Creek for white and yellow perch, Scuppernong River for crappy or enjoying nearby areas such as Pamlico Sound for huge red drum or Oregon Inlet for giant stripers. I still enjoy fishing the nearby ponds and canals with a cane pole or fly rod for some nice bream, flyers, or bass. Fishing to me is not all about just catching fish (although I enjoy preparing and eating just about every type of fish in our area). Fishing to me is about getting out on our waters and enjoying a great day of beautiful scenery and nature. If you are fortunate enough to visit Tyrrell County and the surrounding areas maybe you will be able to enjoy the scenery, waterways, and wildlife and feel as blessed as I do.
February 10, 2011 · Published in Properties by admin ·
In December 2010, the Tyrrell County4H youth held a raffle to win a Mossberg Youth 20 Guage Model 505 shotgun donated by Fleming Properties, and the proceeds from the raffle will go towards summer camp scholarships. We would like to congratulate the winner and thank the 4H’ers for their hard work in selling these raffle tickets.
About 4H 4-H is a positive youth development organization that empowers young people to reach their full potential. A vast community of more than 6 million youth and adults working together for positive change, 4-H enables America’s youth to emerge as leaders through hands-on learning, research-based 4-H youth programs and adult mentorship, in order to give back to their local communities
January 27, 2011 · Published in Properties by admin ·
Ruby Dell Spencer was born on July 19, 1912 … the ninth child and second living daughter of Thomas and Maggie Spencer who lived in the Gum Neck community of Tyrrell County, North Carolina. She once told me that as a young girl of nine years of age she was taught by her mother how to cook lunch for the family of 11 while her parents and older children worked in the fields. She was taught well because she was the best cook I’ve ever known and could make even the most unusual ingredients (turtle, coon, deer, blackbird, etc) taste fit for a king. She grew up in the age of invention from airplanes, cars, telephones, tvs, to computers but I only remember her driving a car but a very few times. She preferred to be a homemaker for her husband: William Voliva (whom she married October 4, 1932) … cooking, gardening, canning, and raising their two children: Effie Gray (born 1933) and Bobby Lee (born 1941). Through the years she became known as Momma Ruby and later as BooBoo to her grandkids and this nickname continued with her great grandkids and eventually her great-great- grandkids.
I have many fond memories of Momma Ruby, too numerous to mention them all. Some of the best are eating Sunday lunch at her home, walking through the local farm fields to the nearby country store owned by her brother Hubert, helping her feed the chickens and collect the eggs, playing card games with her, spending the night with her, watching her stoke the old wood heater on freezing cold mornings, listening to the conversations she shared with her sister Maybell, receiving a plate of left overs that she would give me if I stopped by for a visit, watching her make homemade butter, licking the spoon when she made chocolate cake, and cane pole fishing with her on the banks of the local ponds and canals. She was left home alone for many years due to her husband’s sickness but she tended her garden, mowed her own yard, kept beautiful flowers, and helped raise five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren until a stroke changed her life at the age of 85. She was robbed of the ability to live home alone but moved in with her daughter Effie for the next 11 years. She enjoyed her time with her daughter and continued to have astounding memory even as her other senses began to fail. She kept herself busy with crossword books, watching the weather and The Price Is Right, and enjoying visits from all the grand kids. In 2007, a decline in her health and her daughter’s health made for a tough change in living locations. She lived with her grand-daughter Dee’s family for several months but the increased need for more intense care led her to spend her last couple of years in a local nursing home. On August 31, 2010 … the long and beautiful life of BooBoo came to an end at the age of 98.
She will be remembered by all who knew her as both a strong but gentle woman and beautiful in every sense of the word.
September 17, 2010 · Published in Properties by admin ·
This summer has been an eventful one. Fortunately, I have been invited on several incredible fishing trips with some great people. And now as the summer is winding down and fall is easing us into hunting season, I just introduced my five year old to dove hunting.
The fun started back in mid July when I was invited to join a group of friends on a tarpon trip in the Pamlico Sound. We woke up early and headed out of the Neuse River toward some prefered spots near Brant Island Shoal. As the day progressed we found a few tarpon as we spotted them rolling. However, we never saw evidence of a pod large enough that warranted setting up our gear. So we continued to ride and look, ride and look, look and ride until mid day. It was about high noon and the slight breeze that kept the sound water chopped up completely fell out. The water flattened and we found a huge pod of tarpon rolling all around us. We quickly set up and within 15 minutes we had him on.
Unfortunately, the breeze was gone the heat was cranked up and I was holding the rod. The fight lasted about 45 minutes, but we safely release a nice fish in the 100 pound class that swam away in good health. It was an exciting time landing my second tarpon in the Pamlico, but I was relieved to put the rod back in the holder. We tried to set back up on the pod as they had moved a few hundred yards away, but the breeze kicked back up and we were out of luck.
Labor Day marked another highly anticipated weekend for me. The arrival of hunting season is an exciting time. It signals a change in weather and my favorite time of the year in fall. This year my oldest son is five so he wanted to experience the dove field and try his hand at retrieving a few birds. On opening day, it must have been the pressure of needing to kill a few birds for him to retrieve, because ole daddy couldn’t quite knock them down. He was a dead eye at keeping track of the spent shells compared to the number of birds though. As the weekend progressed the shooting got better and he learned how to retrieve. It was a great time of bonding and teaching a youngster about the outdoors and the responsiblities that come with being a hunter.
Just recently I was invited to join a group of guys in Cedar Island for drum fishing trip. This method of fishing is certainly one of my favorite. Being on the water late in the day and into the evening is a thrilling experience. As the sun sets, the Pamlico waters get dark, very dark. But that is when the fishing gets hot. These giant red drum start to emerge from the deeper holes in the sound and chase the bait fish onto the shallower shoals and points. Luckily we were set up in the right place and stood right in their way. We caught 23 fish the first night, 12 the second and 9 on the last night. The fish were all citation size of 40 inches or better, with the largest one being 51 inches.
Memories like these make me proud to live in eastern North Carolina. There are not many places that can offer the outdoor experiences that our great State provides for hunters, fishermen and general outdoor enthusiasts. If you are intrigued with North Carolina and contemplating a move, give us a call and we will gladly help you find your dream property.
Through our travels of eastern North Carolina we have been fortunate to have met many good and interesting people. Lately we have found ourselves spending a lot of time in Robin’s hometown of Columbia located in Tyrrell County. This small town is home to some of the finest people around, and I have enjoyed getting to know many of them.
I want to introduce one of our newest friends Ashlee King, of Song of the South Photography and Scuppernong Farm. Ashlee is a life long native of Columbia, who returned home after attending NC State University. She and her husband, Steven, are now working with Ashlee’s father and family at Scuppernong Farm.
Aside from farming, Ashlee has another passion that is rooted deep into her soul and that is the love of photography. Ashlee’s talents have allowed her to start Song of the South Photography, where she incorporates agriculture and the rural way of life into her artwork.
I appreciate pictures that capture the landscapes of our beautiful farms and countryside, and the galleries found on Ashlee’s website certainly do not disappoint. Her ability to capture images of nature in it’s simplist form, wildlife such as huge black bears (within a few yards of her person!) the process of farming and the labor of love that goes into this profession, to the joy of a wedding or baby’s baptism is just amazing. Ashlee King has an eye for photography and I find it refreshing to see how she developed her niche from deep within her roots and passion.
Check out Ashlee’s website for more information on her services and to view some of her galleries by visiting www.songsouthphoto.com.
June 30, 2010 · Published in Properties by admin ·
Over the past three years I have become more consumed with turkey hunting. In fact on the hobby list, this new found passion has taken over the top spot. There is just something about coming off a cold hard winter and witnessing the woods as they come alive with signs of spring everywhere you look. So the early thundering sound of a turkey gobble just gets me fired up. As a way to try and show my appreciation of the sport of turkey hunting, I have invested my time by joining our local chapter of the NWTF. The National Wild Turkey Federation is a first class organization and I am happy to be a card carrying member.
In the latest issue of Turkey Country, the official magazine of the NWTF, author John Howle writes about the importance of wildlife management through proper food plot establishment. The article is titled “Legumes They Will Consume.” Click the link to read the article. The articles found in this magazine are consistently worthy of my time to read.
We have been blessed with such a beautiful creation here on earth to enjoy. So naturally we are advocates of proper stewardship of these lands. If you are fortunate enough to have the rights to either own or lease land for recreational use, then taking care of that land and the wildlife should be a top priority for you.
I urge you to read articles such as the one published in Turkey Country by John Howle. It is a great read and the information is something that can be easily applied to your own hunting land.
If you have questions on how to establish food plots or need some local advice, check with your county’s extension agent. It may be a good idea to pull soil samples before even getting started, therefore saving you time and money. To find a list of the various county extension agencies click here.
June 10, 2010 · Published in Properties by admin ·
We love the outdoors so naturally talking about hunting and fishing is something we do frequently. It is fun for us to hear stories from our friends about that awesome fishing trip or epic hunt. If you have a story to tell and pictures that accompany it, then send them to us. We will feature your story on our blog page.
Being raised in eastern North Carolina, we grew up with fishing poles and firearms. The memories that were created in the outdoors are some of my favorite. This love of hunting, fishing and eastern North Carolina fuels our passion of what we now do professionally. The reward that is felt when we help others accomplish their dreams by finding that perfect recreational property is incredible. Just knowing that our clients will be able to create those special memories for their families excites me.
If you are looking to buy land for hunting and recreational use, then allow us to help you start to make your own memories.
I hope you all will enjoy the slideshow for this incredible listing that we have available. This is a premier hunting tract for sale in eastern NC. Enjoy!
The Murray Game Ranch is a sprawling wooded property that fronts along the beautiful NE Cape Fear River. This secluded tract has nice paths that meander throughout the property across sand ridges and down through cypress swamps. The scenery is incredible with various stages of timber and the abundance of wild game.
Large acreage tracts like this one do not come around very often, and particulary ones of this stature are hard to find. The ground work has been provided making this investment a turn key recreational purchase.
The Murray Game Ranch is a great place to hunt deer, bear, turkey, ducks and various small game.
Call us today for more information or to scheduel a showing. You can reach Robin Fleming at 919-215-5621 or Graham Whitehead at 252-289-7959.
Fleming Properties is proud to have been a part of a gun raffle with the Wilson County 4H Club and their Shooting Sports team. For the raffle Fleming Properties purchased and donated a Remington 870 Youth Model Shotgun. The team members,their family and friends worked hard to sell tickets for $5 for a chance to win the shotgun. We are so proud to announce that the Wilson County 4H Club was able to deposit $2,040 into their account to use for upcoming tournaments, supplies, ammunition and various operational costs.
The drawing was held on May 23 at Springhill Outfitters in Kenly. Springhill Outfitters allows the 4H club to meet on Sunday afternoons and use the rifle range they have out back for target shooting. The gun for the raffle was also purchased from Springhill Outfitters as they are a complete outdoor and hunting store in the Wilson and Johnston County area.
We want to express a warm congratulations to Mr. Ardie Phillips of Sims, as he is the lucky winner of the gun. To all the others that participated by either helping sell tickets or buying a ticket, we appreciate your support. The Wilson County 4H Club will greatly benefit from your efforts.
It was a pleasure to work with such a fine organization and well run club. Mr. James Brake and Dennis Winstead are the leaders of the Shooting Sports Club and they do a fine job with these kids teaching about gun safety. I would recommed this group to anyone looking to introduce their kids to shooting and hunting. The kids will benefit from the instructions, develop responsibility and build a strong character.
Fishing has always been a passion of mine. It would be impossible for me to live in Tyrrell County and not be able to enjoy the great fishing that abounds in our area. Whether fishing Albemarle Sound for stripers, 
Alligator Creek for white and yellow perch, Scuppernong River for crappy or enjoying nearby areas such as Pamlico Sound for huge red drum or Oregon Inlet for giant stripers. I still enjoy fishing the nearby ponds and canals with a cane pole or fly rod for some nice bream, flyers, or bass. Fishing to me is not
all about just catching fish (although I enjoy preparing and eating just about every type of fish in our area). Fishing to me is about getting out on our waters and enjoying a great day of beautiful scenery and nature. If you are fortunate enough to visit Tyrrell County and the surrounding areas maybe you will be able to enjoy the scenery, waterways, and wildlife and feel as blessed as I do.
l 505 shotgun donated by Fleming Properties, and the proceeds from the raffle will go towards summer camp scholarships. We would like to congratulate the winner and thank the 4H’ers for their hard work in selling these raffle tickets.
Ruby Dell Spencer was born on July 19, 1912 … the ninth child and second living daughter of Thomas and Maggie Spencer who lived in the Gum Neck community of Tyrrell County, North Carolina. She once told me that as a young girl of nine years of age she was taught by her mother how to cook lunch for the family of 11 while her parents and older children worked in the fields. She was taught well because she was the best cook I’ve ever known and could make even the most unusual ingredients (turtle, coon, deer, blackbird, etc) taste fit for a king. She grew up in the age of invention from airplanes, cars, telephones, tvs, to computers but I only remember her driving a car but a very few times. She preferred to be a homemaker for her husband: William Voliva (whom she married October 4, 1932) … cooking, gardening, canning, and raising their two children: Effie Gray (born 1933) and Bobby Lee (born 1941). Through the years she became known as Momma Ruby and later as BooBoo to her grandkids and this nickname continued with her great grandkids and eventually her great-great- grandkids. 