A man from Charlotte bought an old Coast Guard light station named Frying Pan Tower. Recently, he’s been exploring what it means to be truly isolated.
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The Crazy, True Story of the Theft (and Recovery) of North Carolina’s Priceless Bill of Rights
North Carolina’s copy of the Bill of Rights was once stolen, hidden away for more than 100 years, then recovered in a spectacular FBI raid.
Our Stint With the Mint
Charlotte was once home to a branch of the U.S. Mint — and it all started with a North Carolina gold rush.
A Sneak Peek at the New Season of Away Message
New episodes of Our State’s podcast begin April 3.
Watching the eclipse? Want to help Our State? Here’s how.
There’s going to be a total solar eclipse on Monday, and we want to hear your thoughts on it in the moment.
We Went To North Carolina’s Most Geographically Remote Place
Introducing: Away Message — Our State's first podcast. Come with us as we travel across North Carolina to find the places that are far off the beaten path. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher, and more.