The NC Everything Podcast

Descriptio CONTENT BEGINS AT - 4:00 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...

    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.     Don’t forget...

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...

    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. The Facebook Group YouTube The Website Contact

*Content begins at - 4:21 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...

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. Don’t forget to subscribe to you never miss an episode and use the links below to access The NC Everything Podcast website, the Fa...

    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.     Don’t forget to subscribe so you...

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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 K...

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. Thanks for listening! ***CONTEN...

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,...

    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...

     In this episode, I’m going to tell you all about the capital city. I don't just mean the seat of the state government. Raleigh has so much more than that.      You are going to hear the origin story, as usual, but there is so much more. Like the first state fair, or the time when the union occupied the city, and my two favorite museums.   &nbs...

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. If you like this episode,...

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. If you enjoyed this episode, you can show your appreciation by subscribing, rating, and reviewing wherever you get The NC Everything Podcast. That really helps the show more than anything else...

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...

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. You can now watch the podcast as well as listen on The NC Eveything Podcast YouTube channel.  A...

***THE CONTENT BEGINS AT - 2:22 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. Don't forget to check the show notes for pictures and if you haven't already, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. It really helps the show. You can...

***CONTENT BEGINS AT - 5:32 In this episode of The NC Everything Podcast, I am covering a very notable NC feature, The Mountains To Sea Trail. Not only is this trail the longest hiking trail in NC, it also starts at the highest peak in The Great Smokey Mountains National Park, over the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, through a gorge known as the Grand Canyon of the east, and after almo...

*CONTENT BEGINS AT- 4:02 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. If you like the show, give it a rating, a review,...

*CONTENT BEGINS AT- 2:32 In this episode of The NC Everything Podcast, I introduce you to Richard Gatling. Does he sound familiar? He is the inventor and the namesake for the infamous Gatling Gun, one of the deadliest guns ever known to man. You will hear how Gatling went from a planter's son in Hertford County to inventing a gun that forced battlefield tactics to turn a corner. Then I am going to...

CONTENT BEGINS AT-3:03 In this episode I am going over a very strange plant called that used to be called a Tipitiwitchet. Today, it’s called the Venus Flytrap. I will tell you all about how this crazy creature works, how it lives, and how it has almost completely vanished from existence. If you like the show, then don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you are listening. I am on You...

In this episode, I am visiting one of the most unique parks in the country, but this park isn’t for fun and games. The Research Triangle Park is a multi-million dollar park where some of the most brilliant minds in the world are constantly expanding the fields of science and working on the newest innovations of the modern world. If you like this episode, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe...

CONTENT BEGINS AT - 1:40 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. If you liked this episode and you want...

*THE CONTENT IN THIS EPISODE BEGINS AT- 6:27 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 s...