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.
Speedway Dreams
Today, May 18th, 2022 is the 75th anniversary of the very first race at the old North Wilkesboro Speedway. Back in 1947 that would have been a dirt track raceContinue reading “Speedway Dreams”
Dr. William Poston, one time driver for Dr. James Davis dies.
A remarkable man in his own right, Dr. Poston spent time during his formative years as Dr. Davis’ driver. Dr. Poston passed away on Wednesday. He was 100 years old.Continue reading “Dr. William Poston, one time driver for Dr. James Davis dies.”
Petrichor Farm
This small family farm began as a log cabin sometime in the mid to late 1800’s and has been altered and added onto from those early days all the wayContinue reading “Petrichor Farm”
A quick word on safety while exploring.
Being older and somewhat wiser you can look back at exploring indiscretions and see all the bad choices you’ve made and unnecessary risks you’ve taken.Today I want to give aContinue reading “A quick word on safety while exploring.”
Zephyr School
Time has a way of erasing things we used to think of as important. As the world becomes bigger, the size of human history and existence further obscures our knowledgeContinue reading “Zephyr School”
Doctor Robertson’s office demolished today.
The last vestige of Dr. Robertson’s life and legacy was removed from the crossroads at Harmony today. His former office, which had been various things over the years since hisContinue reading “Doctor Robertson’s office demolished today.”
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