Steer wrestling, a practice credited to legendary cowboy and rodeo star Bill Pickett, usually involves leaping onto a steer from the back of a specially trained horse. At the Madison

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We've never been at a loss for words. The pages of the magazine have been filled with many notable writers through the years, including its founder Carl Goerch. Browse through

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Madison County Championship Rodeo

We've never been at a loss for words. The pages of the magazine have been filled with many notable writers through the years, including its founder Carl Goerch. Browse through

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We've never been at a loss for words. The pages of the magazine have been filled with many notable writers through the years, including its founder Carl Goerch. Browse through

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Celebrating 80 Years: Pages Past

See inside some of the earliest pages of Our State in this special 80th anniversary photo gallery.

by Our State Staff

We’ve never been at a loss for words.

The pages of the magazine have been filled with many notable writers through the years, including its founder Carl Goerch. Browse through the gallery below to see some of his writings, and a few other columns that still stand out.

This story was published on May 09, 2013

Our State Staff

Our State Staff

Since 1933, Our State has shared stories about North Carolina with readers both in state and around the world. We celebrate the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, we feature North Carolina travel, history, food, and beautiful scenic photography.