Chang and Eng Bunker became globally recognized as the original “Siamese twins” before settling down in Mount Airy. Generations of descendants have kept their legacy alive.
Emily Cataneo
Posted inAgriculture
Is North Carolina Ready for an Invasion of Bee-Killing Hornets?
After creeping north for three years, the yellow-legged hornet has arrived. Both hobbyists and professional beekeepers are gearing up for a fight.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Well I’ll Be Dammed
North Carolina is about to get its first Buc-ee’s, the massive, cult-classic gas station. What’s all the hype about?
Posted inFood & Drink
Brood Awakening
A high-end, seven-course Asheville supper set out to convince diners that cicadas can be gourmet.
Posted inPlace
North Carolina’s Deadliest Inlet
Last March, Oregon Inlet claimed the life of a seasoned mariner. Navigating the tempestuous waters is the stuff of legends and nightmares.
Posted inPlace
Yeti or Not, Here They Come
What is it about North Carolina that attracts the Sasquatch-curious?
Posted inEnvironment
What Is Really Going On With Charlotte the Stingray?
A Hendersonville aquarium blew up the internet with the announcement of a “miracle” pregnancy.
Posted inPlace
How South of the Border Keeps Going After All These Years
South of the Border is not what it used to be, but people keep stopping.
Posted inEnvironment
The Last Fish
As competing interests vie for the state’s fisheries and coastal tourism, how can policymakers ensure a future for both?
Posted inPlace
Welcome to the Afterlife
A Western Carolina research facility is teaching us new things about what happens to our bodies when we die.
