For generations, shove poles have helped boaters navigate the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds.
Dresses for Success
In 1936, a young man from Lexington left the orphanage that raised him and built a legacy from the ground up. His company — appropriately called National — keeps women around the country dressed in comfort, and his story continues to inspire.
The 1970s: Lifting Native Voices
A new commission of Indian affairs ensures representation for North Carolina’s indigenous population. In politics, journalism, the arts, and more, the state’s original residents make strides and speak out.
Back in the Day: When the Circus Came to Camp
Legendary circus showman P.T. Barnum’s great-granddaughter founded Rockbrook Camp for Girls in Brevard — and turned a famously tiny chair into a can't-miss attraction among campers.
The 1970s: Managing Our Treasured Coast
As developers discover North Carolina’s beautiful shorelines and beachfront communities, lawmakers make a plan to protect their splendor for generations to come.
Back in the Day: The Call of the Country
The National Hollerin’ Contest once brought national attention to the tiny North Carolina community of Spivey’s Corner.
Occoneechee Speedway Is the Track That Time Forgot
Occoneechee Speedway was born at the same time as NASCAR, lived a short but spectacular life, and then faded away into the woods in Hillsborough. The forest that hid it for decades has given it new life as a hiking trail.
