Abstract:
Locke Craig, a native of Bertie County, practiced law for many years in Asheville, and in 1908, he ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for Governor. However, he came back in 1912 to win the Governorship. Among his important achievements, were an increase in state school funding which allowed each county to have a six-month school term; creation of the State Highway Commission and the Fisheries Commission; and starting a real road-building program.