Happy 250th Birthday to the MecDec, Which People Still Cannot Find
The O.G. Declaration of Independence was signed in Charlotte on May 20, 1775. Did it really exist? Probably? Here are a few stories about America's most underrated founding document.
I told a guy where he could dig a hole for fun. Now there's a 28-minute-long YouTube video about it.
A long time ago, I went up to Hiddenite to dig for emeralds. I came up empty. But apparently I was just too far ahead of the internet's hottest hole-digging trend to appreciate what I'd done.
The Heartwarming and Cynical Story of Fort Bragg's New Old Name
North Carolina's biggest military base is switching back to its former moniker. Sort of. Here's the story of a loophole in the law and an obscure soldier who committed an amazing act of bravery.
In this podcast episode, we talk about the things that drive the political scene in our state, how they influence candidates, voters, and issues, and why past Roy Cooper haunts present-day Roy Cooper.
The Great Dismal Swamp isn't as great, dismal, or swampy as it used to be
Sure, it used to be all of those things, and the place has an important history as a hiding spot for runaway enslaved people, but its historic name doesn't exactly reflect its current reality.
Northerners are mystified that Southern homes don't have any space underground, and vice versa. So, uh, what's up with that? We delve deep into history and data to try and figure it out.
A reader pointed out a road sign for an Eastern North Carolina town that seems to be missing a letter. We found the truth. It's not a particularly deep truth, but we found it anyway.
Bojangles has nationwide aspirations. We've heard this story before.
North Carolina's most beloved chicken and biscuit chain has been around since 1977. It's been owned by out-of-towners and private equity firms for a big chunk of its life.
Sure, it's easy to split hairs over whether Cary is a "town" or a "city," but it and many other North Carolina places grew exponentially in population because of a law few other states had.
Fine. Here's the Cliche That Everyone References During The ACC Tournament
Hey, did you know that teachers used to wheel a TV on cart into classrooms every March so kids could watch basketball? Have you shared that fact online? Well then go ahead and share this story too.
How much of Greenville's economy relies on MrBeast?
The biggest YouTuber of all time is changing things in a small eastern North Carolina town. So how much of an effect can an online celebrity have in a real life city?
Did Disney World REALLY ever consider coming to North Carolina?
There's been a longtime rumor that Walt Disney himself was thinking about turning our state into the Happiest Place on Earth. Or not! Anyhow, I looked into it.
Fort Liberty has long had a list of off-base places where soldiers aren't allowed to go. That list now includes parties hosted by two DJs from Fayetteville. Why? I asked the Army. And one of the DJs.
A quick running tour of town, starting at the Dale Earnhardt statue. What I found was a ballpark that's open for all, a dancing water fountain, and a MYSTERY TUNNEL.
Today's edition is a three-parter that includes signs at the state fair, incredible yearbook pictures, and an update on the guy who sued Texas Pete because he thought it was made in Texas.
Strates Shows and its carnival rode the rails to North Carolina for more than 70 years, prompting smiles, tributes, and warnings about stripper-assisting birds. So, what happened to its trains?
