In this episode I cover North Carolina's most common natural disaster. I will explain what a hurricane is and how they work and then I will go over some of the more notable storm that have passed through our state in the last century. 

In this episode, we visit a small town with a big history. Hillsborough looks like any small town in rural America, but it actually the backdrop to some of the biggest events that shaped our country's future. I will take you through the events of settlement, war, and the general history of this amazing place. 

In this episode I will tell you about former Colonial Governor of North Carolina, William Tryon. I go over his life leading up to his arrival in NC, his short stint as our Colonial Governor, and what happened after he left NC. I also cover the giant house that Tryon had built in New Bern that caused so much unrest and resulted in his quick departure. 

In this episode I cover the history behind bluegrass and go over some of my favorite artists of the genre.

In this episode I go over the origins of stock car racing in North Carolina from moonshiners running from the law to the 600 mile race at Lowes Motor Speedway.

In this episode I cover the story of Randy Traywick and how he came to be the county music superstar known as RANDY TRAVIS.

In this episode I will be talking about two theme parks that, for now, are no longer with us. First we will visit The Land Of Oz on Beech Mountain. Then I will take you over to Buck Mountain in Maggie Valley and tell you about Ghost Town In The Sky.

In this episode we are visiting the 469 mile Blue Ridge Parkway, the favorite road to so many people. I will talk about its origin and it construction, and I will run down a few of my favorite spots along America's longest National Park.

In this episode I will tell you about the first gold rush in US history. No, not in the west, but right here North Carolina.

In this episode I will tell you about one of my favorite coastal forts. Fort Macon has a long history and an important job, even today.