In this episode of Hidden History, Brad Campbell explores a storied workforce from North Carolina’s past: the high schoolers who helmed the local school buses.
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The High Schoolers Steering Big Wheels
For more than half a century, student bus drivers helped North Carolina achieve one of the most efficient pupil transportation systems in the nation.
Reinventing the Wheel
A young woman and her mom started a school bus renovation business in Alamance County that pays homage to her late brother’s carefree spirit. Together, they transform old buses into tiny homes on wheels, encouraging people to live simply and cherish every moment.
Quiz: How It’s Made
Yachts in New Bern, drums in Monroe, and hot-air balloons in Statesville: North Carolina manufacturers create products that make our lives easier — and a lot more fun.
Crafted in Carolina: Thomas Built Buses
We can't help but feel proud knowing that these sturdy school buses were dreamed up and built right down the road.
