Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: North Carolina

North Carolina politician gives us the word ‘debunk’

There’s much more to the story of how Felix Walker ‘gave new meaning to the word’ than the historical marker sign is letting on.

Sturdy oak rocking chairs beside a pot-bellied stove, shelves generously filled with the needs of farm families & Mrs. M.M. Shepherd herself.

Silent remnants welcome hikers and campers at the entrance to the Mortimer campground in the Pisgah National Forest. What a story they hide!

Annie crossed swords with Miss Graham one day in class, & got the whipping of her life. It wasn’t long before the father came after Graham.

Scottish heavy athletics events include stone putt, hammer throw, sheaf toss, weight over bar, weight for distance, & caber toss.

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