For generations, shove poles have helped boaters navigate the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds.
The Short, Remarkable Life of Shelly Island
For a few short months, it was the hottest new tourist attraction on the Outer Banks.
A Series of Unfortunate Events
You had one job, royal surveyors.
Remote or Knott
People sometimes ask, “Where am I?” when they reach Knotts Island. Usually, they’re serious.
The Border That Binds Us
Jerry and Irene Helms met while working at Carowinds. The park crosses over both Carolina borders, and - almost - holds more significance than amusement.
That Time When North Carolina & Georgia Went to War
The Walton War was fought over land that nobody wanted and that Georgia’s militia couldn’t even reach.
The Gas Station That Switched States
The gas station stayed in place, but its address shifted North.
