Although its complete history has been lost to time, a document drafted by patriots in Charlotte is believed to be the colonies’ first written declaration of independence.
Back in the Day: A Wolf Wedding
After nearly 40 years of marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Wuf can teach us a thing or two about wedded bliss.
The 1940s: The Home of the Airborne
After the Great War, the army planned to mothball a sandhills airfield. But when the United States is pulled into another conflict, the base is reborn with a new purpose and a new name: Fort Bragg.
The 1940s: The Soundtrack of the Decade
In the 1940s, traditional mountain music gives rise to bluegrass, jazz spreads nationwide, and three North Carolina natives make their mark on American music.
Preserving Piedmont’s Legacy
Charles Quarles has been collecting Piedmont Airlines memorabilia since he was a child and is always on the lookout for a rare find.
When Piedmont Airlines Ruled the Carolina Skies
More than 70 years ago, a fledgling airline made its maiden flight, soaring out of Wilmington on a trajectory that would shape the future of aviation across the state.
Rocky Mount’s Dream Discovery
Months before Martin Luther King Jr. made his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial, he spoke those iconic words at a school in Rocky Mount.
