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.
The History of Lake Norman
Lake Norman’s original purpose was to provide fresh water and flood control for the region. More than fifty years later, the lake has transformed into a statewide destination, and the story of what lies beneath its waters continues to fascinate.
Andy Griffith: “What It Was, Was Football”
More than 70 years ago Andy Griffith got his big break in show business thanks to football — but not as a player, or even as a fan.
The History of Tobacco Barns in North Carolina
Tobacco barns once numbered a half million and were fixtures on farms across the state. Today, only about 50,000 still stand, vestiges of the tobacco industry, deteriorating reminders of the leaves’ influence on our culture.
James Johnston Pettigrew: A Scholar in the Civil War
One of the state’s foremost scholars finds his purpose is not in books but on the battlefield. (Volume 3, Part 8)
The History of Family Dollar Stores
Leon Levine built Family Dollar Stores from a basement bargain shop in Charlotte to a Fortune 500 company with thousands of stores across the nation. Now the man who created an empire is giving it away.
The History of Cheerwine
Its flavor is sweet, its color is red, and its history is inextricably intertwined with our own. At soda fountains and from vending machines, we grew up with it. This is our drink. But we’re happy to share it with the rest of the world.
