Stories of Appalachia

Historic Alleghany

Alleghany native Stacy Hawks shares some of the history rooted in Alleghany county.

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Building Bridges By Stacy Hawks

Each time tourists or residents drive beneath the stone bridges throughout the Blue Ridge Parkway, whether it is... Read More

Gap Civil By Stacy Hawks

Do you ever wonder how your hometown or the section of the county you’re from got its name?... Read More

The Unsolved Murder of Elva Brannock By Stacy Hawks

One of the most noteworthy stories to ever come across the pages of the Alleghany Times News, now... Read More

Community News By Stacy Hawks

When I was growing up, there were few things more exciting than listening to WCOK (our local radio... Read More

Learn in Order to Serve By Stacy Hawks

While giving tours on the campus of Brevard College, N.C. I decided to do a little research on... Read More

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words By Stacy Hawks

My love of history began when I was in fourth grade. However, it would not be until I... Read More

Appalachia By Stacy Hawks

As a historian I have the tendency to read, and not just read, but to really dive deep... Read More