Record #:

2583

Author(s):

Paysour, Buck

Abstract:

Elisha Mitchell, scientist, minister, and University of North Carolina professor, lost his life trying to prove that Black Dome, now called Mount Mitchell, was the highest peak in the Eastern United States.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 63 Issue 6, Nov 1995, p33-35, il

Subject(s):

Mount Mitchell; Mitchell, Elisha, 1793-1857

Record #:

8275

Author(s):

Paysour, Buck

Abstract:

Jerry Bledsoe writes state interest columns for the GREENSBORO NEWS AND RECORD and the CHARLOTTE OBSERVER. Recently, he published CAROLINA CURIOSITIES. This book serves as a guide to almost all of North Carolina's festivals, tourist attractions, and curiosities. Included is information on such things as the Spivey Corner Hollering Contest, the Ayden Collard Festival, and Belhaven's flea marriage.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 52 Issue 8, Jan 1985, p18, por

Subject(s):

Curiosities and wonders--Guidebooks

Record #:

9063

Author(s):

Paysour, Buck

Abstract:

Currituck Sound is great for bass fishing, but also offers scenic views. A wide variety of life is supported by the marshlands, and there is enough salt in the water for several saltwater fish to survive. The Sound is perfect for fishing because of its shallow, weedy waters. However peaceful most of the time, the Sound is one of the most dangerous inland waterways in the country during a storm.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 46 Issue 11, Apr 1979, p27-28, il

Subject(s):

Fishing--Currituck Sound