For generations, shove poles have helped boaters navigate the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds.
The 1980s: Michael Jordan Changes the Game
Before he was the greatest of all time, Michael Jordan was an athletic kid from Wilmington. In 1981, he heads to Chapel Hill to hone the skills and competitive spirit that launch him to superstardom.
Memories in Wood & Stone
A Williamsboro native reflects on growing up near Old Saint John’s Episcopal Church, a place defined by its long history and dedicated caretakers.
The 1980s: A Judge of Fine Character
From his childhood on a farm in Richmond County to his barrier-breaking achievements on the North Carolina Supreme Court, Henry Frye builds his life and career on a foundation of hard work and integrity.
Making the Honor Roll
In 1902, African American educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown founded a groundbreaking school in Sedalia. Today, her legacy lives on.
The 1980s: The Decade of Local Heroes
After a period of radical change, North Carolinians enter the 1980s with renewed energy and optimism. The time is right for men and women of passion and talent to step up and make their mark on our state.
Ring in the Old
Rodanthe residents have long celebrated a second Christmas — Old Christmas — on January 6, with, ahem, unusual traditions.
