People sometimes ask, “Where am I?” when they reach Knotts Island. Usually, they’re serious.
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The Border That Binds Us
Jerry and Irene Helms met while working at Carowinds. The park crosses over both Carolina borders, and - almost - holds more significance than amusement.
That Time When North Carolina & Georgia Went to War
The Walton War was fought over land that nobody wanted and that Georgia’s militia couldn’t even reach.
The Gas Station That Switched States
The gas station stayed in place, but its address shifted North.
How a Tar Heel Moonshiner Got Away with Murder (in 1892)
Spoiler alert: The loophole that he used has since been closed.
Welcome to Ducktown, North Carolina Tennessee
A lack of whiskey on the part of a group of surveyors may be to blame for one Tennessee town being on the wrong side of the state line.
What Happens When Cartography Enthusiasts Show Up at Your Door
A.D. Patterson owns the westernmost part of North Carolina, and the “mapheads” want to visit.
The Lines That Shape Us
To live in North Carolina is to live within our borders, but those boundaries are more than just lines on a map.
A Sneak Peek at the New Season of Away Message
New episodes of Our State’s podcast begin April 3.
