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Piedmont Airlines

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12 Piedmont Traditions

Welcome to the heart of North Carolina! From iconic foods to industries that shaped a region, the center of our state is rich in history and traditions.

by Our State Staff
Decades Series

The 1950s: Elegy For an Iron Horse

Amid the rise of autos and airplanes, a Wilmington-based railroad company struggles to hold on, supported by passionate advocates until the last passenger train leaves the station.

by Philip Gerard
Decades Series

The 1950s: Piedmont Airlines Takes Flight

As commercial aviation captures the public’s imagination, conditions are just right for a North Carolina airline — born and bred in Winston-Salem — to take off.

by Philip Gerard
History

Preserving Piedmont’s Legacy

Charles Quarles has been collecting Piedmont Airlines memorabilia since he was a child and is always on the lookout for a rare find.

by Jimmy Tomlin
History

When Piedmont Airlines Ruled the Carolina Skies

Seventy years ago, a fledgling airline made its maiden flight, soaring out of Wilmington on a trajectory that would shape the future of aviation across the state.

by Elizabeth Leland

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