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woman milking cow, graham county nc
February 1, 2017 Love and romance / North Carolina

When the mountain girl marries

The wife will keep the little house clean; take care of the pigs and chickens; milk the cow and tend the garden.

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arizona hughes and children
January 31, 2017 Educators/teachers / North Carolina

If the baby is a girl, please name her ‘Arizona’

Arizona Houston Hughes taught elementary school in Avery County, NC for 57 years. In 1953 she received NC Teacher of the Year award.

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black silo cutout of gertrude dills mckee
January 16, 2017 North Carolina / Politics

“Our time has come; we will have our rights”

When Gertrude McKee took her seat in the NC Senate on January 7, 1931, she became the first woman in NC history to serve in that chamber.

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etching showing change ringing bell tower
January 9, 2017 Houses of worship / North Carolina / Tennessee

Let the bells peal!

There are 2 places in Appalachia where you can hear an authentic peal of the churchbells: Univ of the South & St James’ Episcopal Church.

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Frenchy La Rue obit against Trieste 1949 photo
January 5, 2017 Appalachian crime / Military / North Carolina / WWII

Oh, I was one of Al Capone’s gang

I looked at a letter recommending that Frenchy LaRue be returned stateside. “What were you deported for?” “Oh, I was one of Al Capone’s gang.”

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