During the Depression, hundreds of men found work — and a common goal — constructing dunes to protect our Outer Banks.
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Our Peerless Possum, A North Carolina Symbol
There is no other marsupial in North Carolina as cute and cuddly as the possum.
Why is Raleigh the Capital of North Carolina?
Raleigh wasn't always the capital of North Carolina. The story of how it became our state's seat of government is more complicated than you may think.
Why Are There Two Styles of NC Barbecue?
Eastern-style or Lexington-style barbecue? You know what you like, but do you know how they both came to be?
Why is North Carolina Called “The Tar Heel State”?
North Carolina's nickname, "The Tar Heel State," is inextricably linked to the people who've called this place home.
Why Is There a Bump in the NC/Va Border?
Trace your finger along a map of North Carolina, and you'll notice a slight notch in the border our state shares with Virginia. It might be little, but it has a mighty story to tell.
Andy Griffith: “What It Was, Was Football”
More than 70 years ago Andy Griffith got his big break in show business thanks to football — but not as a player, or even as a fan.
The History of Tobacco Barns in North Carolina
Tobacco barns once numbered a half million and were fixtures on farms across the state. Today, only about 50,000 still stand, vestiges of the tobacco industry, deteriorating reminders of the leaves’ influence on our culture.
Time Stands Still in Old Salem
When Winston and Salem became Winston-Salem, a rustic town of Germanic origins could have been lost to time and punctuation. But today one thing remains the same as it was in the 18th century: Old Salem.
