Eastern
Meet the Ferryman of the Outer Banks
Getting to Portsmouth Island from Ocracoke has never been easy, but one family has made it possible for the past 40 years. Will the next generation continue the tradition? Time will tell.
History
Photo Essay: The Restoration of Grimesland Plantation
One man’s refusal to watch the demise of a historic local landmark resulted in the restoration of a clapboard jewel in Pitt County’s crown.
History
Celebrating 100 Summers at Keystone Camp in Brevard
Generations of women have crossed the threshold of Keystone Camp in Brevard. This year, the oldest private summer camp in the Southeast marks its centennial.
History
Apollo 11, an American Flag, a Small Town, and a Mystery
It’s long been believed that the American flag left on the moon in 1969 was woven in a small Foothills town. Yet as time goes on, a mystery deepens.
History
Remembering Fordham’s Drug Store
It’s long been closed, but if you walk by the familiar storefront in downtown Greensboro, memories of the pharmacy’s beloved soda fountain come flooding back.
History
From Fountain to Fore!
Why a 300-pound soda dispenser holds an exalted place at the Pinehurst library.
History
History: Pilgrimage in Song
For decades, thousands have gathered at Grandfather Mountain to lift their hearts and voices.
History
The Sleeping Giant on Lake Mattamuskeet
A former hunting lodge at Lake Mattamuskeet symbolizes Hyde County’s heyday — and maybe its future.
History
History: The Great Oyster War
In 1890, tensions between native Ocracokers and marauding outsiders came to a head. At the center of the conflict? A small but valuable shellfish.