How a Christmas tradition popularized at an all-girls summer camp in Brevard grew into a global phenomenon.
One Nation, Again After Johnston’s Surrender
After four years and thousands of lives lost, the war ends. (Volume 5, Part Four)
The Great Lexington Barbecue Cover-Up
Hidden for decades behind a wall in the mayor’s office, the discovery of the town’s oldest barbecue pits is jogging a city’s collective memory.
Origins of Weird Town Names in North Carolina
Wayne Schmitt, a reader from Concord, asked us, "What is so high about High Point?" His question got us thinking: What are the stories behind weird town names in North Carolina?
Highway Marker Program Puts History on a Stick
The N.C. Highway Historical Marker Program, among the first of its kind, ensures that every county in our state has a roadside history lesson.
Johnston’s Last Stand at the Battle of Bentonville
Confederate brigades battle Sherman’s troops in Bentonville. (Volume 5, Part Three)
Now, Voyager: Retracing John Lawson’s Journey
Recalling an early explorer, a canoer seeks the empty spaces in the Carolina coastal marshes.
