Can you pass this North Carolina history test?
Why was so little known and reported about the Mecklenburg Declaration and why, after more than 150 years of attention, did interest in the Meck Dec wane? Read More
NC SPIN Posts by D. G. Martin
A woman takes over the Parkway and thanks to Josephus Daniels
One of North Carolina's most visited attractions is the Blue Ridge Parkway and we can thank Josephus Daniels for keeping it in our state. Read More
Did a North Carolinian cause the Suez Canal back-up?
A North Carolinian designed the first container ship. It started the business model used by ships all over the world AND in the Suez Canal. Read More
Ignoring my Asian friend's question - a big mistake
Do you think North Carolina doesn't have a risk of violence to Asians? Read More
Deciding who leads a university
Wise leaders understand you cannot please everyone, but you must take care to minimize friction and pay attention to many factions. Read More
Lowered life expectancy doesn't stop this NC native
An 80 year old North Carolina native just become the founding dean of a brand new medical school. Read More
When do we change names and history?
How far should we go in deciding when to add or remove names on buildings and monuments? Read More
We got another inoculation
The events of last week could prove to be a successful innoculation. Read More
A public intellectual steps down
For decades he "provided quiet and generous counsel to governors, legislators, journalists, students, aspiring leaders, and countless others on the major challenges facing our state and our people." Read More
Rudolph's little brother
A law school classmate told how his father had created the book on Rudolph. Read More
