The United States enters World War II, and a column called “Watching Washington: News from the National Capital of Interest to Carolinians” becomes a prominent weekly feature. In our December 20, 1941, issue, a writer reflects on how “overnight the war wrought an electrifying change … When Hitler marched into the Rhineland and got away with it, this writer began to fear the worst. The worst has come to pass.”
Mark our words: Whether they nod to North Carolina or were penned by its residents, these notable, quotable passages remind us of the power of speech inspired by our state.
When one stream flows into another, the two chart a new course for the future — together.
When the weather outside is frightful, one chef serves loved ones dishes so delightful.
A historic Rose Bowl pitted Duke University against Oregon State in Durham. Then, in the dark days of World War II, those same football players — and a legendary coach — joined forces to fight for freedom.
