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North Carolina Has Its Own Deadly Tornado Alley - AOL
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (429+ words) Most people remember the end-of-April 2011 tornado outbreak that killed 38 people – 24 of them in North Carolina. That horror story began on April 14th and just kept playing out until April 16th. Six counties in the Tar Heel State were utterly devastated. But it…...
The Mysterious Lore of North Carolina That Visitors Still Seek Today - AOL
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (554+ words) But there's something inherently mysterious about the mountains, too, especially in North Carolina. Even if you didn't know about any notorious hidden legends in North Carolina, I bet you would still... I've always been drawn to the mountains. Those panoramic…...
6 eerie ghost towns in North Carolina to discover
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (960+ words) North Carolina is home to many ghost towns that each tell a different story of rise, decline and disappearance. Buffalo City, Brunswick Town, Cataloochee, Diamond City, Lost Cove and Henry River Mill Village are six examples that remain as reminders…...
Washburn's General Store nears 200 years of history in western North Carolina
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (503+ words) RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this July, one Rutherford County landmark is marking an impressive milestone of its own. Washburn's General Store is recognized as the oldest continually operated, family-owned business in North Carolina — serving…...
The Siamese Twins were among North Carolina's first Asian immigrants. Now, their descendants are keeping their story alive
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1836+ words) In 1997, a musical called "Chang & Eng" made its debut on the stage of the Victoria Theatre in Singapore. That's right – Chang and Eng Bunker, also known as the famous Siamese Twins, lived in North Carolina. And they were very likely…...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Battleship North Carolina Memorial to Host Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring the Fallen
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (271+ words) This year's observance highlights the legacy of the fallen, including Greensboro, NC, native and pioneering WWII aviator Mary Webb Nicholson Author Becky Aiken will speak at the Battleship North Carolina Memorial's annual Memorial Day observance, bringing to the fore the…...
The 1776 expedition that shaped western North Carolina, left lasting impact on Cherokee
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (269+ words) BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — In 1776, as the 13 colonies declared independence and formed a new nation, settlers on the Appalachian frontier were pushing westward in search of land and opportunity. They were, in essence, blazing the next chapter in the nation’s history…...
Census data reveals North Carolina’s booming population growth
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (195+ words) New U.S. Census Bureau data shows North Carolina led the nation in attracting new residents from other states. Governor Josh Stein highlighted the findings, which show Brunswick County as the fastest‑growing county in North Carolina and the sixth fastest‑growing…...
Rumbling mountains: History of major earthquakes in North Carolina
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (982+ words) Back in 2020, North Carolina was shaken with the most powerful earthquake our state had seen in over 100 years. The epicenter of the 5.1 magnitude earthquake was near Sparta in Alleghany County. Damage-causing earthquakes are very rare in North Carolina; however, the…...
We The People: Daughters of the American Revolution dedicate plaque at at Battleship North Carolina
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (277+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Battleship North Carolina received a new marker honoring forgotten patriots of the Revolutionary War. The Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated an America 250 Patriot Marker at the battleship. The marker is part of a nationwide effort to…...