In 1917, the town of Hot Springs, North Carolina, transformed into a shared landscape of craftsmanship and culture after 2,000 German officers, sailors, and civilians carved out a community along the banks of the French Broad River.
Blueberry Country in Pender County
When a man with a passion for growing blueberries found the perfect soil in Pender County — where wild berries have thrived for centuries — a new industry took root.
The Story of Texas Pete
The hot sauce's name might be an homage to The Lone Star State, but Texas Pete has always been a Winston-Salem staple.
Top-Secret Topsail
Eight concrete towers that were built for a government mission are now conspicuous landmarks on Topsail Island. Some are symbols of the Cold War. Others have found a new purpose: as vacation homes.
The Man who Charted the Coast
Edward Moseley used chains, clocks, and compasses to create a map of eastern North Carolina. Nearly three centuries later, his attention to accuracy and detail is still astonishing.
How Jennette’s Pier Became the People’s Pier
Jennette’s Pier has been built up and knocked down numerous times throughout the years, yet it still stands today as a social hub for all on the Outer Banks.
How the Great Fire of 1934 Changed Wrightsville Beach
More than 80 years ago, fierce winds whipped flames through the town of Wrightsville Beach, forever changing the look of this oceanside community.
