Category: North Carolina

#Novels July 20

If you live in North Carolina and like to read NOVELS I have info to share. Sometimes fiction can teach us facts. Libraries can do a lot for those interested in learning. They also...

#Headache July 19

HEADACHES are not a common curse for me. Unfortunately I know many that suffer from migraines. North Carolina has a rich history with HEADACHE powders. The three headache powders that have all had an...

#Bootlegging July 17

BOOTLEGGING has some history in North Carolina. First let’s get to the term “Moonshine” that BOOTLEGGERS are synonymous for. That moniker “moonshine” gets its name from being distilled at night. The reason was to...

#Ropewalk July 15

An establishment that manufactured rope was referred to as a ROPEWALK. As part of the 30 Day History #Coach4adayChallenge I wanted to share a little more about it. Rope making is one of the...

#Birthplace July 9

A person’s BIRTHPLACE is a significant component of any biography. Recent research studies have focused on what role a BIRTHPLACE might have on someone’s future education, career, health, and lifetime earnings. There are other...

#Presbyterians July 5

On a North Carolina battlefield before the Revolutionary War a clash took place between PRESBYTERIANS. Today’s post is part of the #Coach4adayChallenge to share something about history. It all occurred in Currie NC at...

#Signatures July 3

Every 4th of July I remind myself of the SIGNATURES found on the Declaration of Independence. Those leaders risked their lives by signing a document that has led to freedoms we have today. Today...

#Flag July 2

North Carolina’s State FLAG has two historical dates on it. My history lesson to share today as part of the #Coachh4adayChallenge is about those two dates. If you examine closely you will find May...

#Free June 28

There are still some great FREE experiences in North Carolina. One is located in Bladen County, NC it is the Elwell’s Ferry located on the Cape Fear River connecting the communities of Kelly and...

#Christmas June 22

There are many things that make me happy about CHRISTMAS. In our family the days after Thanksgiving are the traditional time for us to go purchase a CHRISTMAS Tree. We live in a home...