For generations, shove poles have helped boaters navigate the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds.
Salute a Veteran
Contribute a personal essay to honor a veteran in this reader story collection.
Burial and Mourning at Poplar Grove
Amid an increasingly hostile society, one estate near Wilmington remains an unlikely refuge. (Volume 3, Part 10)
The Big Chip: Dorton Arena
Every year thousands of people at the North Carolina State Fair walk by Dorton Arena, not realizing the building is one of the state’s most ambitious — and historically significant — pieces of architecture.
Dear My Beloved,
A husband and wife, separated by war, exchange letters to bridge the distance. (Volume 3, Part 9)
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.
