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for Carolina Country Vol. 35 Issue 2, Feb 2003
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Five weeks after what was called the most destructive ice storm in North Carolina history, citizens were still rebuilding damaged property, removing debris and telling survival stories. The freezing rain and ice accumulation of December 4-5, 2002, paralyzed central North Carolina communities, as well as areas in the Blue Ridge Mountains foothills. More than 1.8 million people were without electric power for as long as ten days.
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31107
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Research and the passing down of family stories have revealed many aspects of the secret signaling used to help slaves flee to freedom. One of the secret communication systems is the Underground Railroad Quilt Code. Symbols such as flying geese or monkey wrenches represented directions and tools required for the journey.
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31108
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James H. Cathey of Sylva, North Carolina wrote and published a book in which he attempts to prove that President Abraham Lincoln was born in western North Carolina. Quoting interviews and letters, Cathey argues that Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks, became pregnant as a servant girl in the home of Abraham Enloe, located in what is now Swain County. This article discusses Cathey’s case, and provides background on Hanks and the Enloe family.
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