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We are in Burke County for this episode. On a cold night in 1981, young Rhonda Hinson was brutally murdered while on her way home from her company Christmas party, her killer getting away with the crime now for 43 years.

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In this episode I am going to tell you about a really unique feature in North Carolina, Jomeokee. You know Jomokee better as Pilot Mountain.

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In the very first episode of 2024, I decided to run down a few things that happened in January during NC's incredible history. 31 things to be exact, plus a bonus event. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. As always, thanks for listening.

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In this episode I am going orange. I'm going to give a run down on the history of pumpkins, pumpkins patches, Jack O Lanterns, and even a little bit of Halloween history. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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In this episode I am going to tell you about Mount Olive Pickles, after a rundown on the history of pickles.

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This episode takes us back to Rutherford County to a terrible night when Rutherford County Sherriff Deputies Roy Huskey and Millard Messersmith, along with NC Highway Patrolman Robert Peterson were killed while responding to what seemed like a routine call.

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Today I am going to tell you the incredible but brief story of Dale Earnhardt, one of the most famous NASCAR drivers of all time.

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CONTENT BEGINS - 2:00 Today's episode is a suggestion from Erica, from Long Island, New York. She is moving to Sedalia and so I was tasked with covering this little corner of North Carolina on the show. For a little town, Sedalia has a very interesting history that involes a little store and a little school. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of The NC Everything Podcast and check out the newest edition to NC Everything, Tasting NC. Links to all can be found below.

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This is the story of the oldest woman on death row in the US, if she is still alive. I haven't checked in today. Blanche Taylor Moore was the Alamance County Black Widow. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss any NC Everything content. Check out the links below for even more NC Everything.

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In this episode, I am going to tell you about a really cool place in Rutherford County called the Hickory Nut Gorge.

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In this episode, I am going to tell you how an accidental acquisition of a bunch of peanuts led to the invention of the world's first commercially sold peanut butter cracker and built a snack empire.

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CONTENT BEGINS AT 3:34 I am going to tell you the story behind Lowes Home Improvement in this episode of The NC Everything Podcast. Don't forget to check the links below for more Everything.

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In this episode I am going to tell you about one of North Carolina's most famous fugitives, Eric Rudolph. Rudolph bombed the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia and somehow evaded capture while he hid out in the NC mountains for five years.

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In this episode I am going tell tell you all about a notorious con man from Concord, North Carolina. Gaston Bullock Means may very well have been the biggest con man in US history. This unbelievable takes us to New York, and Illinois, from the FBI to a Georgia prison.

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In this episode I am covering another listener suggestion. The Cora Tree came in from Matt from Cherokee. I had never heard of this and I hope that you haven't either. This story is a myth, a legend, and a witch all wrapped up in one. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review and check out the links below for more NC Everything.

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In this episode I am going to go over two unsolved murders in North Carolina. The first is Denise Johnson of Kill Devil Hills. This case was suggested by Gidge from Missouri. The second case is the murder of Debbie Wolfe of Fayetteville. As always, if you like the show, then don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review. You can check out the links below for extra content about this episode.

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    In today’s episode, I am going all in on the civil war. Bentonville was a long overdue listener suggestion, and I am glad I was finally able to do an episode on North Carolina’s last stand. I will warn you, to talk about Bentonville, I had to back up all the way to Sherman’s march to the sea, but you will understand why when you listen.

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In this episode we are talking about a huge icon who lived in a very small town in North Carolina. Andre Roussimoff was not born in our state but he found North Carolina, fell in love with it like most people do, and made a home here. So I am going to tell you his unbelievable story of how he went from a large infant in France, to a giant presence in the ring, to a quiet cattle rancher in rural NC. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review. I hope you enjoy the show.

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    I am finally dedicating an episode to Hatteras Island. I have talked about this special place several times on the show, but have never officially covered it, until now. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode and check out the links below for The NC Everything Podcast website and Facebook Group.

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In this episode I am going to tell you about two giants of the journalism industry that both come from North Carolina. That is, of course, Edward R. Murrow and Charles Kuralt. I will give you a rundown of their modest origins and tell you how they became the voice of America like few have done before or since. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode I am going to go over some of North Carolina’s mysteries. I picked four for this episode but there are so many so I am sure I will do an episode like this again soon. For this show, I chose The Maco Light, The Big Hole, Nell Cropsey, and Theodosia Burr.

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    In this first episode of The NC Everything Podcast, after a long break, I am going to tell you about the time that not one, but TWO hydrogen bombs almost exploded...RIGHT HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA.  I have been wanting to cover this story for a long time and I think it is a great one to mark the return of the show.

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    In today’s episode you are going to learn all about Charlotte, NC.  I’m going to tell you how this random spot in the woods became the biggest city in our state and why it’s nicknamed The Queen City, why they seem so fascinated with hornets down there, and how it came to be home to The Panthers, plus so much more.

    This episode was suggested by Kristin from Greensboro. If you have an idea for an episode, you can use the links below or go to www.thenceverythingpodcast.com/contact and let me know what you have in mind. You can also use the links to join The NC Everything Podcast Facebook Group and access the YouTube Channel.

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In this episode I am going to tell you about my first ever visit to the Got To Be NC Festival on the Raleigh State Fairgrounds. This is a short episode but I was glad to do it.  I never get to go to enough of our state’s festivals. In the show notes, in addition to the usual links, there are links to the Facebook pages of the vendors who I visited at the event.

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VENDORS I VISITED AT THE FESTIVAL

In this episode, you're going to hear about cheese and Cheerwine.
 Ashe County cheese is the most famous in the state and there is and can only be one Cheerwine.
In usual form, I'm going to give you a rundown on the history of cheese before I bring it on home to NC,
followed by the history of soda and the creation of that famous red cola.

I am in a bit of a rough shape during this recording, which I address from the start, but again, I apologize
if that takes away from the content of this episode. I hope the next one will go a whole lot smoother.
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    In this episode I'm going to tell you about The Linville Gorge. The Gorge has several nicknames including "The Grand Canyon Of The East,"  and "The Crown Jewel Of The Blue Ridge." I would say that both of those names are fitting because this amazing place is one if the most beautiful natural wonders that I have ever seen.

    The Gorge isn't just a beautiful canyon. It contains Linville Falls, Wiseman's View, and Daffodil Flats. It also comes with a really interesting backstory that spans a billion years and includes The Cherokee and John D. Rockerfeller Jr.

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*The music in this episode comes from archesaudio.com and freepd.com

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In this episode, I am going to tell you about the man who brought you Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and Stone Cold Steve Austin.  Vince McMahon's life began right here in North Carolina, and then he took the entire nation by storm. He took his family's business and turned it into an empire that is still going strong today, and you can hear all about it right here, right now.

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In this episode I am cover The Big Four. That refers to Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, and Emeralds. Unlike most places in the world, all four of these gems can be found together, right here in North Carolina.

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In this episode I am going to tell you about a very talented Robbinsville native named Ronnie Milsap. He had a rough start in life but he didn’t let that get in the way of his dreams of being a star.

I will take you through his life from birth until now, where he is still on the road and going strong. Hopefully, this episode will bring up some great memories for you like it did me. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you are getting you The NC Everything Podcast content.

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In this episode I'm going to tell you about the Great Dismal Swamp, the largest swamp in North Carolina with one of the most interesting histories and the most unfitting names.  This story involves the forming of the North American continent, George Washington, runaway slaves, and magic water.

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In this episode, I am going to tell you about my short vacation on The Outer Banks. I was there for three days and toured 95 miles of coastline. Yes it was cold and very windy, but I couldn't have been happier.

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Why is our state bird the cardinal? That question popped into my head the other day and so I looked it up. Well, that sent me down a rabbit hole of A TON of NC state stuff. And now I am bringing it to you.

In this episode you will learn about our state bird, our state dog, and even our state folk dance. And that’s not all.

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In todays episode, I tackle another listener suggestion. This one came in from Mark, from Richlands, NC and it is about the city of Kannapolis that is literally the result of the opening of a textile mill. That mill, of course, is Cannon Mills. I will go over the simultaneous history of Cannon Mills and the development of Kannapolis.

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In this episode I am going to be talking about trains. I will give you a little background on this history of the rails in North Carolina but it’s hardly a deep dive because the heart of the matter is The NC Transportation Museum down in Spencer. The Transportation Museum was suggested by Mark from Richlands, NC. Thank you Mark for this and many other suggestions.