For generations, shove poles have helped boaters navigate the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds.
Was North Carolina a Haven for Pirates?
Everybody knows Blackbeard made a habit of roaming North Carolina's shores, but few know the real reasons why.
In Its Heyday, Reynolda House’s Pool Offered a Grand Splash
Under a ceiling of glass, residents of Winston-Salem’s most famous home — and their guests — splashed and played in a pool built for perfection.
Why is Raleigh the Capital of North Carolina?
Raleigh wasn't always the capital of North Carolina. The story of how it became our state's seat of government is more complicated than you may think.
Are the Tar and Pamlico Rivers the Same River?
There's a distinct line that divides the Tar and Pamlico rivers, but many don't even realize that the two waterways are one and the same.
Preservation Efforts Continue Full Steam Ahead at NC Train Stations
The setting for many a joyful arrival or weepy departure, where riders clutched boxed lunches, duffle bags, and vanity cases, train stations across the state nearly fell into obsolescence. Now, these architectural and sentimental jewels are back on track, for viewing, celebrating, and, of course, catching a train.
Wagons Ho! A Look at the Daniel Boone Wagon Train
The brave North Carolinians who followed in Daniel Boone’s footsteps with wagons and livestock could’ve done it in cars and buses. But this was a special occasion.
