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.
Mother Earth Brewing
A Kinston brewery makes a new statement in an old space.
Pully’s Barbecue
For 40 years, a local restaurant served Kinston’s working community.
Atrocity at Shelton Laurel
Revenge on the enemy is one thing. Murder of the innocent is another. Two colonels in the Confederate Army show no mercy in Madison County, conducting acts that outrage even their side’s most devoted leaders.
(Volume 2, Part 5)
The History of the Chatham County Rabbit
At the turn of the 20th century, rabbits in Chatham County were so popular and succulent, they made their way to menus in New England and added thousands to local revenue. Are they making a comeback?
Baptism by Blood
Just 90 days after he passes his board exam, without any supervision, Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood performs perhaps the most difficult act in medicine. (Volume 2, Part 4)
North Carolina: The Golden State
Two centuries ago, a young boy’s accidental discovery in Cabarrus County led to the first gold rush in the United States. For 50 years, North Carolina led the nation in gold production and gave a young country a new kind of wealth.
