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May 2008 Table of Contents
This Month
Features — Nautical Bounty
For folks living within splashing distance of the Atlantic, the sea presents both opportunities and perils.
Ship’s Log By Laura Rectenwald
Exploring the wreck of the Queen Anne’s Revenge
Family Heritage
Never Far From the Shore By Carole Moore
Winner family of Carolina Beach
First Family of Seafood By Megan Verlee
Lea and Sons of Hampstead
Port of Call By David La Vere
Wilmington, busiest port on the East Coast
Sail Away By Rosie Molinary
Sailing school in New Bern, Scuola della Bussola
Grace and Grit By Lawrence S. Earley
Workboats of Core Sound
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Down Under By Christopher E. Nelson
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum’s archaeology camp
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Trusted Towers By Misti C. Lee
Our seven seaside lighthouses
More features
Bob Garner Eats: Banana Pudding and Peach Cobbler
By Bob Garner
No two dessert standards fill out a barbecue feast more sumptuously than these fruity favorites.
Park It Here
By Kathy Grant Westbrook
North Carolina’s Park Ranger Institute keeps parks safe and inviting.
Fiddlin’ in the Grove
By Jeremy B. Jones
For 84 years, legends and locals have mingled at the Ole Time Fiddler’s and Bluegrass Festival.
On Pines and Needles
By Maria Johnson
Longleaf pine needles are a renewable resource that provide an economic boost.
Departments
Welcome to Our State By Vicky Jarrett
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- Vicky Jarrett On the Air
Our State Quiz
Curious Fish
From mountain streams to estuaries, North Carolina is home to a variety of fish. See how many correct answers you can hook with this month’s quiz on some of the more peculiar species.
By Alan Hodge
Tar Heel Treasures
Familiar Refrain
A rare tunebook passed down from one generation to the next offers a glimpse of the cultural heritage early settlers brought to the Appalachian region.
By Carol Timblin
Tar Heel Literature
Old Salem Brought to Life: The Paintings and Story of Pauline Bahnson Gray; Landmarks of Hyde County North Carolina: The Mainland and Ocracoke Island; Murder on the Cape Fear
75th Anniversary
The Kicking Machine
As part of Our State’s 75th anniversary celebration, we look back at some of our most notable stories. Beginning in 1937, the magazine printed several stories on a most unusual attraction, including this reprinted story to go with a letter from a reader explaining why, in 1954, he was compelled to seek out the contraption of conscience.
By Edward Ellis Jr.
Tar Heel Towns
Mount Airy
Your perception of iconic Mayberry only begins to uncover the friendly nature of this Surry County community.
By Jimmy Tomlin
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Tar Heel History
King of the Hill
More than a car race, the Chimney Rock Hillclimb brought together fans from all walks of life who gathered to cheer on their favorite “weekend warrior.”
By Bryan Sullivan
Tar Heel People
The Butterfly Effect
Donna Pless’s unusual farm has brought her much success — and a renewed passion for nature.
By Chris Gigley
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Carolina Artists
Beyond the Sea
Robert Weaver brings old ships back to life in his studio, making models that carefully consider not only how the original looked, but also how it was made.
By Vernon Fueston
Carolina Counties
Halifax County
Celebrate freedom in this northeastern county — where North Carolina became the first colony to move toward independence from Britain — by enjoying area arts and entertainment, nature, and aviculture.
By Kathy Grant Westbrook
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- Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Lakeland Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
- Roanoke Canal Museum
- Carolina Crossroads
For the Day
Washington
For an excursion full of science, shopping, and dining — all located steps away from a gorgeous waterfront — look no further than the first American town named for our founding father.
By Megan Verlee
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- Washington Visitors Bureau
- North Carolina Estuarium
- Turnage Theater
- The Curiosity Shoppe Cafe and Bar
Tar Heel Memories
My Brother’s Baptism
It’s not the color of one’s shirt that counts, but rather the heart that beats beneath it.
By Ellen Brooks
Tar Heel Gardening
The Incredible, Edible, Ornamental Eggplant
Once appreciated only for its beauty, the colorful produce is now considered not only pretty, but also healthy and delicious.
By L.A. Jackson
Tar Heel Tastes
Our Place Café
A trip to Spencer isn’t complete without savoring a burger or hot dog — made the Southern way, please — at this cozy eatery.
By Alan Hodge
Carolina Kitchen
Well-Seasoned Tradition
A longtime a Southern favorite, chicken dishes are a mainstay of many Tar Heel dinner tables.
By Misti C. Lee
Agenda
Decades of music; Waterfall tour; Pottery auction benefit; “World of Tomorrow” ; Neuse River Day
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To read these stories, pick up a copy of the current issue of Our State, on newsstands now.
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