Archive for December, 2007
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year from Seattle, Portland, west coast
I am visiting family and friends in Washington and Oregon State. Hello to all my friends and family back in North Carolina, Charlotte, Greensboro and other parts of the state. We are heading to Mount Hood in the morning. It is one of my favorite places. I have been there 4 or 5 times and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )North Carolina geneology, history, roots
North Carolina is rich in history and is the ancestral home of a great many people in the US and elsewhere. The first English colony in the new world was in North Carolina and although I have seen no proof, it would not surprise me to encounter a descendant of The Lost Colony, although their [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Salisbury NC information and travel distance
Due to interest in Salisbury North Carolina and some questions about travel distance to other places from Salisbury, I am providing this information:
Salisbury North Carolina, located midway north to south in NC and midway between 2 major metro areas, is poised for growth. Salisbury is a historic city and conveniently located. It is located on [...]
Fries Virginia gas explosion benefit concert
Ok, I know, this blog is about North Carolina. Well, I am writing this from Everett WA and from this distance, Fries Virginia seems like home. Fries is just north of North Carolina and near Galax Virginia and our heritages are intertwined.
There was a propane gas explosion there earlier this month that killed and injured [...]
North Carolina Christmas, Andy Griffith, memories
I was just watching the Christmas episode from, I believe, the first season of the Andy Griffith show. The one where the husband gets locked up and crotchety Ben Weaver tries to make everyone miserable. Andy ends up arresting the mother and children and they all celebrate Christmas at the jail. Ben finally comes around and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Charlotte North Carolina newcomers, Charlotte growth
Charlotte North Carolina is one of the fastest growing cities in one of the fastest growing states in the US. The origins of the newcomers is probably no surprise to those watching license plates in the Queen City. I found an article from the September 24, 2006 Charlotte Observer which reports data from the American [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )North Carolina ghosts, haunted houses
I was inspired to write this article by several things. An article today in the Charlotte Observer, the annual reminder of ghostly visitors to Ebenezer Scrooge, my lifetime curiousity, the tv show “Ghost Hunters” and a man in my neighborhood who claimed to have a very credible sighting. Years ago I overheard an author, Daniel [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )North Carolina, Andy Griffith, Mount Airy, NC life
The knowledge many people have of North Carolina comes from watching the “Andy Griffith Show” and that is not a bad thing. Andy Griffith grew up in Mount Airy North Carolina, a small town in the foothills of the mountains, northwest of Winston Salem. I also grew up in North Carolina and I must say, [...]
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