All Known Rabbit Holes, In Descending Order

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Where, exactly, did James Comey find the "threatening" seashell message that got him indicted?

Crime

May 1, 2026

Where, exactly, did James Comey find the "threatening" seashell message that got him indicted?

The former director of the FBI posted an Instagram picture of "86 47" written on a beach in North Carolina last year. Which beach? Here are the results of a Rabbit Hole investigation.

Jeremy Markovich

Mine First, Figure The Rest Of It Out Later

Helene

Apr 26, 2026

Mine First, Figure The Rest Of It Out Later

A North Carolina gravel quarry that opened up after Hurricane Helene never had a permit. Its owners say it was helping the area get back on its feet. The people living nearby say all that's left is a big mess.

Jeremy Markovich

Fayetteville

Apr 20, 2026

One River, 200 miles, Ten Years Later

Back in April 2016, four of us paddled the entire length of the Cape Fear River in eastern North Carolina. Today, a look back at what's changed and what's stayed the same.

Jeremy Markovich

Charlotte

Apr 13, 2026

Charlotte's greatest places aren't what they used to be (and that's okay)

A trip back to my old city isn't exactly a trip back in time anymore. That's probably a good thing for all of us.

Jeremy Markovich

How Christina Koch went from North Carolina to a Moon Mission

Jacksonville

Apr 2, 2026

How Christina Koch went from North Carolina to a Moon Mission

Koch grew up in Jacksonville, went to high school in Durham, got three degrees from NC State, and is now going to be the first woman to orbit the moon. Here's the long road that led her there.

Jeremy Markovich

Cemeteries

Mar 29, 2026

The Mall Cemeteries of North Carolina

What happens when a graveyard gets in the way of something that somebody wants to build?

Jeremy Markovich

Helene

Mar 12, 2026

A Minor Mystery in Meat Camp

A reader asked what was up with an old sign on a two-lane road up in the mountains. It may be the last of its kind! Unless you can prove me wrong.

Jeremy Markovich

Insurance

Mar 3, 2026

What To Do When Your Popular Sheriff Loses His Insurance

Counties get insurance policies to cover their costs in case someone sues the sheriff or his or her deputies. But what happens when the people who pay the bills can't tell the sheriff what to do?

Jeremy Markovich

AMA

Mar 1, 2026

Once again, I ask you to ask me stuff

Hit me up with your North Carolina-related questions! Nothing is too big! Or small! Or stupid!

Jeremy Markovich

All Known Rabbit Holes, In Descending Order

Where, exactly, did James Comey find the "threatening" seashell message that got him indicted?

Mine First, Figure The Rest Of It Out Later

One River, 200 miles, Ten Years Later

Charlotte's greatest places aren't what they used to be (and that's okay)

How Christina Koch went from North Carolina to a Moon Mission

The Mall Cemeteries of North Carolina

A Minor Mystery in Meat Camp

What To Do When Your Popular Sheriff Loses His Insurance

Once again, I ask you to ask me stuff

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