William McFalls and his dear wife Ruth lived just a hop, skip and a jump from my old… Read More
The Old North State’s Finest Son
Our story begins in the southwestern part of NC…and ends only 8 miles south of his birthplace. Zeb… Read More
Me and Tom Watson By Wayne J. Pitts
The most common types of watermelons in Burke County when I was growing up were Charleston Greys, Crimson… Read More
The rare air of the Cloudland Hotel
Frequent visitors to the area attempting to escape the summer heat led Union Civil War General John T…. Read More
The Original Fidget Spinner By Wayne J. Pitts
Although we often hear about the Ohio Buckeyes, there are fewer recollections regarding the buckeyes of North Carolina…. Read More
Doc’s impact is still felt around the world
While Doc always insisted he was just a regular person, a man of the people, but people growing… Read More
Momo, the Early Years By Wayne J. Pitts
When I was growing up, people often made their own entertainment, playing music, telling stories, and sometimes doing… Read More
How Arthel became “Doc” Watson
Arthel Watson embodied that classic Southern phrase: “Don’t get above your raising.” Folks from the North misinterpret its… Read More
Easter Sundays By Wayne J. Pitts
Easter is a sacred holiday for Christians around the world, but for me as a child, Easter signified… Read More