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JANUARY 2013

History

A Place of Distinction: Woman’s College in Greensboro

Alice Irby’s academic journey symbolizes an era of liberation for thousands of like-minded women at Woman’s College in Greensboro.

by Sarah Perry
January 2013

To the Moon, from Chapel Hill

Nearly every U.S. astronaut until 1975 — yes, including Neil, Buzz, John, and Alan — trained at Morehead Planetarium. That’s where they learned to navigate outer space.

by Monica Byrne
Eastern

Where Sand Meets Sky: Jockey’s Ridge

The Outer Banks’ Jockey’s Ridge, the East Coast’s largest sand dune, is a force of nature that never stops changing and never ceases to envelop those in its path.

by Sarah Perry
Food

Why We Eat Black-Eyed Peas and Collards on New Year’s Day

Many North Carolinians eat similar good-luck dishes, but do they know why?

by Our State Staff

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