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Tar Heel Traveler: Modernist homes

There are several modernist homes in the Triangle, and on Monday we found our Tar Heel Traveler at one in Durham. Scott Mason tells us about the effort to document these different houses and save them.

Tar Heel Traveler, pioneer village rescued from time in Greenville

This week on Tar Heel Traveler, Scott Mason visits the Eastern Carolina Village and Farm Museum.

Tar Heel Traveler, Shackleford Banks in Carteret County

Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason travels to Shackleford Banks in Carteret County, a barrier island home to wild horses that have roamed free for centuries.

Tar Heel Traveler, BBQ eater travels across the state with a mission

Scott Mason sits down with a barbecue connoisseur from Raleigh on a mission across NC.

Tar Heel Traveler, longtime bookstore Reader's Corner

The Reader's Corner is a longtime bookstore in Raleigh known both for its selection of used books and for its owner, a book lover in his late 80s who works seven days a week.

Tar Heel Traveler : The Hoarders, Inc. at Oak Island

Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason stopped by The Hoarders, Inc., a store in Oak Island that sells a variety of strange and interesting items.

Tar Heel Traveler : Big Oak Drive-In

People drive far and wide for shrimp burgers at the Big Oak Drive-In. It's located at Salter Path in Carteret County.

Tar Heel Traveler: The Pit serves up delicious barbecue in Raleigh

The Pit Authentic Barbecue is located on Davie Street in Raleigh, open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Scott Mason chronicles journey along the Appalachian Trail

Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason recently spent four days hiking forty rugged miles along the Appalachian Trail and chronicled the journey with cell-phone video.

Tar Heel Traveler: Raleigh nurse on cover of high-selling book

A nurse at Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh of a book of photographs of what a photographer saw during the pandemic in Paris and New York.

For bluegrass legend, 'It's been a great life, it's been a tough life'

The World of Bluegrass is underway in downtown Raleigh. Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, profiles Lorraine Jordan, one of this week's performers and a woman of bluegrass tradition.

'Hobby' turns into something special for blue grass singer, band

The World of Bluegrass runs through Saturday. Balsam Range is one of the performing bands and, Buddy Melton is the lead singer. Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, has is incredible story of a rise to success for Melton and the rest of the group.

Waynesville monument recognizes last shot fired in Civil War

Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, has the story of a monument, a man and a gunshot that echoed between the states.

Aunt Bee Room in Mount Airy one of the top places for "Andy Griffith Show" fans

The 30th annual Mayberry Days Festival, which celebrates all things involving "The Andy Griffith Show" is next week in Mount Airy. Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, features an actor lookalike and the Aunt Bee Room.

Johnston County music store owner has thousands and thousands (and thousands) of records

Jim Beaston owns Matter of Record in Selma. In that store you find thousands upon thousands of records from decades. Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, has more on this fascinating place.

Sonker is unique treat made popular in Surry County

If you've never heard of it, you're in for a unique treat found in Surry County. Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler, was in Mount Airy with the world's only dessert of its kind.

9/11 flags at Polk County museum have unique story of national tragedy

Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, found some unique flags in Polk County that mark the tragic day of 9/11.

Shrunken Head remains staple of all things Tar Heels in Chapel Hill

It's a store that has just celebrated 50 years, it's golden anniversary. But everything in this store is baby blue, as Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, explains.

Statesville Brick has been laboring successfully for over century

Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, takes us to a business in Iredell County that's been making all kinds of bricks for more than 100 years.

Sam & Omie's a Nags Head landmark place to eat

Nags Head and the Outer Banks in general have lots of places to eat. But Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler, has found a place that stands out from the rest. It's been doing just that for decades, too.

Surfin' Spoons is a mmmm good spot for refreshment on Outer Banks

Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler is spending time in Nags Head, before Labor Day. One spot he's found for a tasty treat truly can't be beat.

Jennette's Pier has rich history on Outer Banks, interesting story on how it began

Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, is on the Outer Banks this week, enjoying the last summer days before Labor Day. One of the top attractions for beach goers and, especially fishermen, is Jennette's Pier.

Hayesville restaurant named one of best in country

Dennis Barber is a man with a golden touch or a copper touch. The Copper Door in Hayesville has been named one of the best restaurants in the country. Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler, has more.

Site of 'Dirty Dancing' movie still a tourist attraction 32 years later

"Dirty Dancing" was a modest little movie, released on this date in 1987, 32 years ago Wednesday. Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler goes to the location where much of the movie was shot in North Carolina.

Baseball-rich Shelby hosting best in country at American Legion World Series

Shelby is home to this year's American Legion World Series. Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler, takes us to the ball game to find out how it all happened and the great history behind baseball in Shelby.