Record #:

3283

Author(s):

Conley, Jack

Abstract:

One of the state's more unusual claims to fame was that it was once home to the man with the world's longest beard. Sam G. Brinkley of Mitchell County grew a beard of five feet eight inches. He was also featured in the Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 57 Issue 5, Oct 1989, p25, por

Subject(s):

Brinkley, Sam G., 1850-1929

Record #:

3285

Author(s):

Middlewood, Esther A.

Abstract:

The Atkinson Milling Company, located on the Little River near Clayton in Johnston County, is one of the state's oldest grist mills still operating. Built in 1757 and rebuilt after a 1950 fire, the mill services a ten-county area.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 57 Issue 5, Oct 1989, p10-13, il

Subject(s):

Atkinson Milling Co. (Johnston County); Flour-mills--Johnston County

Record #:

3286

Author(s):

Fracaro, Angela

Abstract:

Winston-Salem artist Bob Dance is nationally famous for his watercolors and acrylic landscapes and seascapes. One of his paintings, \"Hatteras Standing,\" was featured on a 25-cent U.S. Postal Service stamp.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 57 Issue 5, Oct 1989, p22-24, il

Subject(s):

Artists--Winston-Salem; Dance, Bob (Robert Bartlett), 1934-

Record #:

3314

Author(s):

Hartzog, Karla

Abstract:

The Tory Oak, a Wilkes County landmark, was used to hang five Tories after the Battle of Kings Mountain. On June 12, 1989, a storm heavily damaged the tree, but treatment will enable it to survive.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 57 Issue 5, Oct 1989, p4, il

Subject(s):

Historic trees--Wilkes County