The Reverend George Washington Carawan, prominent and powerful North Carolina Baptist minister was a man of violent temper and strong animal passions, more apt to inspire terror than piety in those around him. The sorrows he begat in his relationships would follow him to the courtroom for the last savage act in Carawan’s tragedy.

The Nazareth Orphanage in Raleigh, North Carolina, is surrounded by haunting legends of a tragic fire that allegedly killed many children in the 1950s, though

This book deals with the quest for a preventive to lynching which can be undertaken only after one has an understanding of what it is that is to be prevented. This necessary analysis of lynching--its background, circumstances, and meaning--introduces many baffling elements. The author has made a detailed study of the lynchings of 1930 in an effort to find an answer to the complexities of the problem. Originally published in 1933. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

With the award-winning “Fat Ham,” opening on Broadway next week, Ijames and Ali have jettisoned much of the tragedy of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” transposing the action instead to a backyard barbecue and wedding reception in North Carolina.

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The search continues for two who remain missing. Three people died and four others were previously rescued on the Dan River.

This pair was found in an attic Western North Carolina. They have two holes on each temple for hanging with the (heavy) ribbon or cord of your choice. They have great patina and are unmarked. Each mask is 11 x 9 x 4. less

by Nancy Inazu (Author) Spanning three lives and multiple generations, Threads is the autobiographical retelling of a century's worth of family. It covers the experiences of Bina Norris Orr, her son John Robinson "Dodge" Orr, and Dodge's wife, Pearl Sheppard Orr. It details their joys and tragedies, their blessings and hardships, and the stories that shaped them and their loved ones as they roamed between western North Carolina and the mountains of Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Whether you're a Norris, Orr, or Sheppard family member seeking to learn about your background or a historian interested in an unrefined but honest look at life in the Middle Appalachians between the 1870s and 1980s, you'll be touched by the lives these three inspiring individuals shared within the pages of their journals, now compiled together in this book. Number of Pages: 378 Dimensions: 0.78 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN

A mother of six was killed due to a road rage shooting in North Carolina. Her husband describes the moments before the tragedy.

For many readers, this book series will introduce people in the Western North Carolina community and tell of their musical experiences, struggles, triumphs, tragedies, hopes, and dreams. For some, it will awaken memories of faces and gathering places where music took center stage from basement blue lights to strobe lights to foot-stomping praises in church. Musical gifts were passed from generation to generation. For others, this journey will connect streetlight dreams with the stage of Carnegie Hall, the Apollo Theater, and the Grand Ole Opry. A few groups and several individuals were fortunate to obtain national recognition. Many performed beyond the borders of the State of North Carolina. Some gave a lifetime of musical service and died before any documented recognition, and others remain dedicated silent partners whose voices and musical gifts continue to ring out, yet are hidden in the melodies of life.

Haunted Charlotte N.C. North Carolina has a rich history with all kinds of death and tragedy down thru the years and it is often death and tragedy that are associated with paranormal activity. From the mountains in the western part of North...

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A North Carolina paramedic is accused of killing his wife with eye drops and collecting a $250,000 life insurance payout after her death. Joshua Hunsucker, who appeared in court Friday, has been charged with first-degree murder, according to prosecutor Jordan Green with the North Carolina Department of Insurance. Hunsucker’s attorney, David Teddy, told the judge […]

The Great Flood of 1916 decimated western North Carolina. The worst tragedy, and a daring rescue attempt, happened just outside of Charlotte.

Train Wreck of Bostian Bridge, Iredell County, NC. Wreck occured August 27, 1891, near Statesville. Photos by Stimson Studio, Statesville, NC