NC in Literature
This is a romantic novel by Nicholas Sparks, published in 1996, that tells the story of Noah Calhoun and Allie Nelson, two young lovers from different social classes.
The Notebook
Don’t let this love triangle knock you out of the park!
Bull Durham
According to the International Gamefish Association, the Outer Banks and the Virgin Islands are the most likely places to catch this fish weighing more than 1,000 pounds.
Atlantic Blue Mountain
Started in 1988, this four day music event was started and hosted by Doc Watson.
Merlefest
This fella and his eponymous television show brought NC’s charm into people’s homes
This epic, set in Haywood County, NC, tells the story of a wounded deserter from the Confederate army close to the end of the American Civil War, who journeys home to reunite with the woman he loves.
Cold Mountain
(Richard) Gere up for (Nicholas) Sparks to fly on the Outer Banks!
Nights in Rodanthe
This reality TV show features a diverse fleet of fishing boats including Fishin’ Frenzy, Little Shell, and The Doghouse.
Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks
You’d better get there when the neon sign is on!
Krispy Kreme
If you found out he’s from NC, I’d say I told you, oh, I told you so
Randy Travis
All the Missing Girls, a 2016 suspense novel by by this author tells the story of Nic Farrell, who returns home to the Smoky Mountains after receiving a phone call from her brother suggesting that she needs to help take care of their ill father.
Megan Miranda
Cruise your way to victory on the track in Charlotte!
Days of Thunder
This popular tubular saltwater fishing bait is also battered and deep fried in restaurants for hungry human consumers.
Squid
A cherry different soft drink.
Cheerwine
Born and raised and played in NC, only to leave us for Chicago!
Michael Jordan
This book by Diane Chamberlain is a compelling and intricate novel that masterfully connects two women’s lives through a mysterious mural in Edenton, NC.
Big Lies in a Small Town
Perhaps the only time Patrick Swayze has been to Lake Lure!
Dirty Dancing
These fish, popular among recreational fishermen, are a relative of sharks and often caught in pairs.
Cobia
Charlotte Motor Speedway and Bowman Gray come to mind
NASCAR
Recently on the airwaves with a cover of Fast Car
Luke Combs
Written by Steven King and published in 2013, this book asks “who dares enter the Funhouse of Fear?”
Joyland
Sandra bullock and Viggo Mortensen go to rehab - in Black Mountain?!
28 Days
A popular recreational and commercial fish, recent years have reduced legal keeping of these to a two-week season in September
Flounder
This event kept a tradition of long-distance communication alive from 1969 until its end in 2015
Hollerin’ Contest
A tragically short life, gave us the infamous Giant Steps album in 1960 among many, many other accolades
John Coltrane