Rusty Bucket Man
He toured the country as an actor, but when John Demers fell ill, he realized he had everything he needed in Apex, and created “The Rusty Bucket Kids,” an educational TV show set right at home.
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The Civil War: River Runaways
For slaves, the struggle began long before the first shots of the Civil War. Now, the unrest and confusion of conflict open passage to freedom. (Volume 1, Part 4)
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Southern Canopy
Trees along our state’s eastern edge drape themselves in the shadowy moss indelibly linked to the Old South.
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Carolina Rails
Long past its prime as the way to travel, a train charging across a field or a city street still has the power to transport us to places beyond its destination.
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Southern Heirlooms
The classic tomato sandwich’s roots may reach beyond the Mason-Dixon line, but there’s something about this summer staple that gives it a special home in our kitchens.
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History in a Mason Jar
Today, long after Junior Johnson famously learned to drive hauling outlaw liquor, distillers are again providing the fiery flavor of the backwoods — all with the state’s blessing.
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Southern Lights
Fireflies lure us down from our porches and lead us on an easy chase. In western North Carolina, encountering the blue ghost firefly takes a little more effort.
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Summertime Sway
A hammock does not yield easily to our impulse to rush off. Enforcing a slow, Southern pace, its knotted web cradles us, convincing us it’s better to stay put for a while longer.
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Open to Art
In 70 years of collecting modern art, the Weatherspoon Art Museum in Greensboro has become nationally known for selecting works of enduring value.
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Engineered for Flavor
A steady cadence of bangs draws the curious to the Poppin’ John’s Homemade Ice Cream cart set up at festivals throughout the state, and tasty goodness brings them back for a second bowl.
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