5 creepy things you never knew about North Carolina
These lesser-known facts and stories about North Carolina will make your hair stand on end.
Aug
2025
29
LOCAL HISTORY
Aug
2025
28
The real ballad of Frankie Silver, one of the first women executed in North Carolina
Frankie Silver was the first white woman executed in North Carolina. Here’s the real story of what happened to her back in the 1830s.
Aug
2025
27
5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
Jul
2025
29
The real founding fathers of NC: 4 Indigenous tribes that came first
Several indigenous tribes have always inhabited present-day NC. Let's take a look at four of them.
Jul
2025
17
7 most notorious true crime cases in North Carolina history
North Carolina has seen its fair share of notorious true crime cases. Here are some of the most well-known.
Jun
2025
11
Learn about NC Civil War history at these 8 spots
If you want to learn more about NC Civil War history, check out these sites across the state.
May
2025
27
New film highlights historic school integration in one North Carolina community
Hendersonville, North Carolina, commemorates the 60th anniversary of the integration of its schools with a new film documenting the Black community’s thirst for education when "Color Beyond the Lines," a new film by David Weintraub and the Center for Cultural Preservation, premieres on June 21.
Feb
2025
4
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture, and education.
Nov
2024
12
20 North Carolina spots from Nicholas Sparks books & movies
Nicholas Sparks has sprinkled North Carolina’s magic in nearly everything he’s ever written, and you can experience it firsthand by visiting these famous spots.
Oct
2024
16
Cults in the Carolinas: 5 controversial groups with North Carolina Ties
Learn about five cults associated with North Carolina, from the ultra-religious to the downright predatory.
