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The Executive Mansion was completed in 1891 and remains one of the state's finest examples of the Queen Anne style of Victorian architecture.
The Executive Mansion was completed in 1891 and remains one of the state's finest examples of the Queen Anne style of Victorian architecture.
 
In the midst of the Civil War, the Confederate army succeeded capturing the county seat of Washington County in April of 1864.
In the midst of the Civil War, the Confederate army succeeded capturing the county seat of Washington County in April of 1864.
 
About once a decade, the Emory faculty revisits its liberal arts curriculum and asks what undergraduate students ought to know.
About once a decade, the Emory faculty revisits its liberal arts curriculum and asks what undergraduate students ought to know.
 
Heart disease is the cause in one of every six deaths in the United States, and Vidant Health is raising community awareness about heart health through sponsored events in February.
Heart disease is the cause in one of every six deaths in the United States, and Vidant Health is raising community awareness about heart health through sponsored events in February.
 
Students are often exasperated by professors who waste their time with boring, rambling, irrelevant lectures. The problem is that tenured faculty members often just don't care any longer.
Students are often exasperated by professors who waste their time with boring, rambling, irrelevant lectures. The problem is that tenured faculty members often just don't care any longer.
 
Vidant Health is taking the lead in helping businesses build healthier workplaces and reduce health care costs from preventable diseases.
Vidant Health is taking the lead in helping businesses build healthier workplaces and reduce health care costs from preventable diseases.
 
During the early 1700s, the Pirate Blackbeard terrorized the seas off the coast of North Carolina and became a notorious villain. His vessel, The Queen Anne's Revenge, was as equally infamous.
During the early 1700s, the Pirate Blackbeard terrorized the seas off the coast of North Carolina and became a notorious villain. His vessel, The Queen Anne's Revenge, was as equally infamous.
 
Pitt County was established in 1760 after a legislative act to annex Beaufort County. Named after William Pitt, a British statesman who supported the colonist's cause for freedom, the county was formed because of the need for a regional courthouse and prison.
Pitt County was established in 1760 after a legislative act to annex Beaufort County. Named after William Pitt, a British statesman who supported the colonist's cause for freedom, the county was formed because of the need for a regional courthouse and prison.
 
During the 2009 Session of the General Assembly, Senator Floyd McKissick(D) from Durham County introduced the Racial Justice Act SB461. The act provides a process by which statistical evidence could be used to establish that race was the basis for seeking or obtaining the death penalty in any case.
During the 2009 Session of the General Assembly, Senator Floyd McKissick(D) from Durham County introduced the Racial Justice Act SB461. The act provides a process by which statistical evidence could be used to establish that race was the basis for seeking or obtaining the death penalty in any case.
 
Two presidents dominated the landscape of mid-19th century America--Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln. Sandwiched between them, however, was James K. Polk, a remarkable and highly effective president.
Two presidents dominated the landscape of mid-19th century America--Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln. Sandwiched between them, however, was James K. Polk, a remarkable and highly effective president.
 
The most recognized evangelist of the twentieth century, Billy Graham began his far-reaching evangelism mission in 1949.
The most recognized evangelist of the twentieth century, Billy Graham began his far-reaching evangelism mission in 1949.
 
Although the sterilization laws were passed in 1919 and 1929, the Eugenics Board was organized in July 1933. In four short months, the Board started receiving petitions to sterilize North Carolinians.
Although the sterilization laws were passed in 1919 and 1929, the Eugenics Board was organized in July 1933. In four short months, the Board started receiving petitions to sterilize North Carolinians.
 
A coastal county, Currituck was established in 1668 as one of the first colonial ports to North Carolina. Resting at the northern tip of the Outer Banks, Currituck County is surrounded by the Currituck Sound, Albermarle Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean.
A coastal county, Currituck was established in 1668 as one of the first colonial ports to North Carolina. Resting at the northern tip of the Outer Banks, Currituck County is surrounded by the Currituck Sound, Albermarle Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean.
 
Josiah Bailey co-authored the Conservative Manifesto, a plan for national economic recovery during the Great Depression. Image courtesy of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC.
Josiah Bailey co-authored the Conservative Manifesto, a plan for national economic recovery during the Great Depression. Image courtesy of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC.
 
Although one of the smallest counties in North Carolina, New Hanover County, located in the southeastern section of the state, serves as an important tourist attraction, trading center, and cultural trademark.
Although one of the smallest counties in North Carolina, New Hanover County, located in the southeastern section of the state, serves as an important tourist attraction, trading center, and cultural trademark.
 
His administration is known for bringing more control to the colony. Sixty-one laws were passed, including provisions punishing libel against public officials and participants in riots.
His administration is known for bringing more control to the colony. Sixty-one laws were passed, including provisions punishing libel against public officials and participants in riots.
 
Carteret County, North Carolina was formed in 1722 out of Craven County. It is named in honor of Sir John Carteret, who later became the Earl of Granville and one of the Lords Proprietors of North Carolina.
Carteret County, North Carolina was formed in 1722 out of Craven County. It is named in honor of Sir John Carteret, who later became the Earl of Granville and one of the Lords Proprietors of North Carolina.
 
On February 1, 1960, four African-American students of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sat at a white-only lunch counter inside a Greensboro, North Carolina Woolworth's store.
On February 1, 1960, four African-American students of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sat at a white-only lunch counter inside a Greensboro, North Carolina Woolworth's store.
 
Sparsely populated but frequently visited, Hyde County might be North Carolina's least known yet most historically important county.
Sparsely populated but frequently visited, Hyde County might be North Carolina's least known yet most historically important county.
 
Another Paint the Town Pink breast cancer awareness event and fundraiser is in the records books. This event, which is in its 4th year, raised over $8,000 for the Shepard Cancer Foundation which supports the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center.
Another Paint the Town Pink breast cancer awareness event and fundraiser is in the records books. This event, which is in its 4th year, raised over $8,000 for the Shepard Cancer Foundation which supports the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center.
 
Many modern-day Americans consider dueling to be a senseless act of violence, but for many Southerners and North Carolinian gentlemen, the act was many times a defense of honor.

Dueling

 
Many modern-day Americans consider dueling to be a senseless act of violence, but for many Southerners and North Carolinian gentlemen, the act was many times a defense of honor.
 
A recent fundraiser by family and friends in memory of cancer survivor, Darleen Smith, raised $17,500 to benefit the Shepard Cancer Foundation.
A recent fundraiser by family and friends in memory of cancer survivor, Darleen Smith, raised $17,500 to benefit the Shepard Cancer Foundation.
 
Known as the home of to R. J. Reynolds Tobacco, Wake Forest University, and the Moravian settlement of the Carolinas, Forsyth County was annexed from Stokes County in 1849 and was named for a War of 1812 colonel, Benjamin Forsyth.
Known as the home of to R. J. Reynolds Tobacco, Wake Forest University, and the Moravian settlement of the Carolinas, Forsyth County was annexed from Stokes County in 1849 and was named for a War of 1812 colonel, Benjamin Forsyth.
 
For much of the sixteenth century, France and Spain competed for control of what would become the southeastern United States.
For much of the sixteenth century, France and Spain competed for control of what would become the southeastern United States.
 
In 1899, two brothers, natives of the western mountains of North Carolina, opened Watagua Academy, the precursor of Appalachian State University.
In 1899, two brothers, natives of the western mountains of North Carolina, opened Watagua Academy, the precursor of Appalachian State University.
 
Vidant Health completed its first mandatory influenza vaccination program in November, and more than 99.9 percent of Vidant Health employees across the system received the vaccine.
Vidant Health completed its first mandatory influenza vaccination program in November, and more than 99.9 percent of Vidant Health employees across the system received the vaccine.
 
Susan J. Dimock was born in Washington, North Carolina (Beaufort County) in 1847 to Henry and Mary Dimock. Mary was the daughter of the Washington sheriff Henry Dimock, a northerner who migrated from Maine and editor of the North State Whig.
Susan J. Dimock was born in Washington, North Carolina (Beaufort County) in 1847 to Henry and Mary Dimock. Mary was the daughter of the Washington sheriff Henry Dimock, a northerner who migrated from Maine and editor of the North State Whig.
 
Vidant Beaufort Hospital and Vidant Pungo Hospital are accepting letters of intent for the Community Benefit Grants Program to support projects in the program’s health-related focus areas of access to care, chronic disease prevention and management and nutrition/physical activity.
Vidant Beaufort Hospital and Vidant Pungo Hospital are accepting letters of intent for the Community Benefit Grants Program to support projects in the program’s health-related focus areas of access to care, chronic disease prevention and management and nutrition/physical activity.
 
Culled out of New Hanover and Bladen Counties in 1764, Brunswick County is the southernmost county in North Carolina.
Culled out of New Hanover and Bladen Counties in 1764, Brunswick County is the southernmost county in North Carolina.
 
During the past 30 to 40 years, historians have revived for Americans the legacy of Frederick Douglass (1818-95). Before then, his accomplishments largely had been swept up, dropped into the dustbin of history, and left out of view.
During the past 30 to 40 years, historians have revived for Americans the legacy of Frederick Douglass (1818-95). Before then, his accomplishments largely had been swept up, dropped into the dustbin of history, and left out of view.
 
The Outer Banks are a series of barrier islands that stretch nearly 200 miles along the North Carolina coast.
The Outer Banks are a series of barrier islands that stretch nearly 200 miles along the North Carolina coast.
 
Greenville native Thomas J. Jarvis, governor of North Carolina after Zebulon Vance, sought to start a school in his home city in the early 1900s.
Greenville native Thomas J. Jarvis, governor of North Carolina after Zebulon Vance, sought to start a school in his home city in the early 1900s.
 
Andrew S. Griffith was born on June 1, 1926, in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
 
Until its capture by the Union army in 1865, Fort Fisher was the largest earthwork fortification in the world.
Until its capture by the Union army in 1865, Fort Fisher was the largest earthwork fortification in the world.
 
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