For generations, shove poles have helped boaters navigate the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds.
To the Moon, from Chapel Hill
Nearly every U.S. astronaut until 1975 — yes, including Neil, Buzz, John, and Alan — trained at Morehead Planetarium. That’s where they learned to navigate outer space.
Religion in the Ranks Chapter I of II
Many Christians living in the Confederacy believe there is little doubt that God is on their side. (Volume 3, Part 1)
A Forgotten Star
Kay Kyser once was the darling of Hollywood, but his name faded from radio charts after he returned to his North Carolina home.
A Family’s War
Seven men from Alamance County fight under the same flag, not only as soldiers, but also as family.
(Volume 2, Part 12)
The Story of Vicks VapoRub
We know it for its smell. We know it for its healing powers. Vicks VapoRub has been a household staple for a century, but the man who made it famous is still a mystery.
The Civil War Series: Life in North Carolina
The war magnified the best and the worst of the human spirit. In each installment, author and historian Philip Gerard explores the nuance of the Civil War and its affect on life in North Carolina.
