A North Carolina Miscellany
Abandoned NC started out in 2003 as a way to display photos of abandoned buildings from “urban exploring” around North Carolina.
Today you’ll also find folklore, history articles, collected ephemera, and anything else from the Old North State that piques my interest.
Photo of The Day: House By The River
My grandparents lived here briefly in the late 80’s, and I vaguely remember the inside of the house. I don’t know when the owner or owners finally gave up onContinue reading “Photo of The Day: House By The River”
Photo of the Day: The Old Myers Farm
I believe this farm was the former homeplace of a Myers family. It’s off the beaten path and these days is part of a cow field along with the barnContinue reading “Photo of the Day: The Old Myers Farm”
Davis RMC ceases normal hospital operations.
In a move which I am sure will shock many in the local community, Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville has announced it will be transitioning from a full serviceContinue reading “Davis RMC ceases normal hospital operations.”
The Life of Blum Hiliary Vestal
In preparation for two articles I’m currently working on, I’m uploading a small book about a man named Blum Hiliary Vestal, who will figure prominently in one and to someContinue reading “The Life of Blum Hiliary Vestal”
Researchers exhuming the body of “Marshal Ney” in hopes of DNA testing.
The old stories are all new again. Despite all the past efforts and the various learned men and women opining on the matter, it looks like there might finally beContinue reading “Researchers exhuming the body of “Marshal Ney” in hopes of DNA testing.”
The Bugle Boy Who Was Buried Twice
Thomas Boyd Speaks was born in Union Grove, NC in 1901 to John Peter (J.P.) Speaks and Gillie Lutissen Templeton. Thomas’ father John was a local farmer who lived justContinue reading “The Bugle Boy Who Was Buried Twice”
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