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August 2007 Table of Contents

6 Welcome to Our State

By Vicky Jarrett

9 Our State quiz

Abridged Railways

See how many railroad lines in our state you can name.
By Alan Hodge

10 Letters from Our Readers

12 Tar Heel Treasures

Speed Racer

On derby day, a Rowan County boy headed for the finish line in his low–tech roadster.
By Alan Hodge

14 Tar Heel Literature

A Popular History of Western North Carolina: Mountains, Heroes, and Hootnoggers; Old Wounds; The Last of Something

18 Tar Heel Towns

Hillsborough

With its affable nature and abundant history as home to sites like the Burwell School, it's no wonder this Orange County seat has found its way into the works of many of our state's finest writers.
By D.G. Martin

25 Tar Heel History

Revolutionary Heroine

Determined to defend her independence and her home, Martha McGee Bell cleverly wrangled with Lord Cornwallis himself to maintain her safety and win the respect of her community.
By Wanda Duncan

29 Tar Heel People

Mr. Baseball

Joe Ferebee may have more wins under his belt than any other baseball coach in our state's history, but it's his guidance and wisdom that mean the most to his former players.
By Chris Gigley

34 Bob Garner Eats: Fried Fish

By Bob Garner
Across the state, the fresh flavors and golden–brown crunch of trout, catfish, and flounder rule taste buds and tabletops.

42 Great Walks: Price Lake

By Lynn Setzer
Find summer serenity — as well as options for fishing, canoeing, and cooking out — along a High Country lake.

48 Ticket Window

A Photo Essay

From glorious trappings of plush velvet seats and ornate accents to the simple pleasure of popcorn and a great story unfolding on the silver screen, North Carolina theaters of a golden age showcased the films of Hollywood's elite.

68 Old Places, New Spaces

A look at rededicated structures across the state

70 Redeeming the Past By Bill Morris

China Grove and Green River plantations

78 What's In Store By Diane Silcox–Jarrett

Salisbury Emporium and Olde Southport Village

86 You're a Life Saver

By Lynn Seldon
Black Pelican, Chicamacomico, and Oak Island Life–Saving stations
Related Links: Black Pelican Catering

96 Well–Schooled

By Molly Harrison
Corolla Schoolhouse and Wild Horse Museum

106 No Place Like Home

By Chrys Bullard
Chapel Hill's Love House, home to the Center for the Study of the American South, and The Cedars in Morganton

116 To Your Health

By Cindy Hodnett
Naturopathic Health Clinic and Gastonia Orthopedic Hospital

122 Have Faith

By Marla Hardee Milling
Mars Hill College's Owen Theatre

128 Over the Mill

By Lori K. Tate
Glencoe Mill Village and Design Center of the Carolinas

136 Called to Serve

By Janet C. Pittard
Main Building at Peace College and Ellerbe Springs Inn

146 Springer's Point

By Molly Harrison
One of Ocracoke Island's last undeveloped areas retains its wild beauty.

152 Greetings from the Tar Heel State

By David A. Norris
Postcards gave folks in the early 20th century an eye–catching way to drop a line.

160 Pet Project

By Maureen Milne Donald
A dedicated Jones County veterinarian operates a new breed of clinic.

166 Carolina Artists

Silver Lining

Plein air painter John Silver gets his feet wet — literally — in order to accurately capture the colors of the coastal life that surrounds him.
By Marimar McNaughton

174 For the Day

West Side Story

Think you know Asheville? Be prepared for a surprise when you visit the town–within–a–town on the other side of the river.
By Constance E. Richards

181 Tar Heel Memories

The Last Resort

After final exams came the real test for a group of college students — surviving a summer's worth of waiting tables and living in a bunkhouse at Eseeola Lodge.
By Nelda Howell Lockamy

185 Tar Heel Gardening

Harvest Time

From your backyard garden to the local farmers market, the best picks are just a few tips away. By L.A. Jackson

188 Tar Heel Tastes

Game On

Sip on a pre–dinner martini, enjoy modern mountain cuisine, and take in the spectacular view of the setting sun at The Gamekeeper in Boone.
By Neal Thompson

192 Carolina Kitchen

Rosie, Basil, and Tara

It only takes a little care for a supply of fresh herbs at home.
By Erica Derr

197 Agenda

North Carolina Maritime Museum; Banner Elk Community Theater; Robbins Farmers Day; Evening in the Caribbean; No. 1 Beach

Compiled By Lynne Gantz

200 Dates & Events

Compiled By Lynne Gantz

212 Tar Heel Images

Scout's Honor

By Robin Conklin

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