This episode mostly takes place in England, except for a short but very important part on an island that would be called Roanoke and become remembered as one of the most famous mysteries in North Carolina history. Sir Walter Raleigh had a very interesting life starting as a farm boy, becoming a prominent member of the royal court, and then dying by the very crown he served. Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and if you have a suggestion for an episode, you can hit CONTACT to tell me all about it. SOURCES: Timeline Of The Roanoke Settlements Sir Walter Raleigh 1 Sir Walter Raleigh 2 Sir Walter Raleigh 3 Sir Walter Raleigh 4 PICTURES: Sir Walter Raleigh John White Art *THE MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE COMES FROM ARCHESAUDIO.COM AND FREEPD.COM --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nceverything/support

*CONTENT BEGINS AT 00:03:07* For this episode, I decided to give you something sweet and something spicy. I start out with a brief history of doughnuts, followed by the story of Vernon Rudolph and Krispy Kreme. Then I switch gears and give you a brief history of hot sauce, followed by the Texas Pete story. I hope you enjoy the episode. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also visit the site and contact me at www.thenceverythingpodcast.com. *The music in this episode comes from archesaudio.com and freepd.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nceverything/support

    In this episode, I am talking about something that I just learned about a few years ago and that is the fact that during WWII there were thousands of enemy soldiers imprisoned right here in North Carolina. I am going to give you a very brief rundown on how the players in WWII became involved and then I will tell you all I know about the POWS that spent time working and living in North Carolina.     Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode and follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Also, you can head over to www.thenceverythingpodcast.com to check out my sources for this episode and links to pictures relating to the content. Also, if you have an idea for an episode, go head and hit the contact button on the site and tell me all about it. *THE MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE COMES FROM archesaudio.com AND freepd.com* --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nceverything/support

In this episode, I am going to tell you about a hotel that, at one time, was considered the nicest hotel in the world. The Grove Park Inn looks and probably feels like an American castle. I am going to introduce you to Edwin Grove and tell you how he came to build this amazing resort in Ashville. Then I will tell you about one special guest who stayed at the inn for a year, and another guest who has been there for a hundred years. If you like the show, you can join the Facebook group by searching The NC Everything Podcast on Facebook and simply clicking JOIN. You can also follow the show on Instagram and Twitter. This show is hosted and produced by me, Kurtis, a lifelong NC native who never gets tired of exploring the greatest state in the union.  You can reach out to me for questions, comments, complaints, or my favorite...suggestions at [email protected] *The music in this episode comes from archesaudio.com and freepd.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nceverything/support

In this episode we are going across the pond as they say. Well, we're going in spirit at least. I am are going to take you through on a journey that begins hundreds of years ago with kings and betrayals, and ends with a very unique competition that is held annually at Grandfather Mountain as well as a few other places across North Carolina. I am going to explain why NC has so much Scottish heritage and lineage, and why we have the famous Highland Games. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nceverything/support

In this episode I am going across the county to Hollywood and back to a different time in the movie making world to tell you about Ava Gardner. She was the daughter of a sharecropper who became a glamourous star who mingled with people like Mickey Rooney and Frank Sinatra. But through all of this, she never missed a chance to come back home to North Carolina and spend time with her family.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nceverything/support

In this episode, I am going to tell you all about my most favorite attraction in North Carolina. The largest zoo in the world. Of all the places I have visited in this state, The North Carolina Zoo is the one I have been to the most. I am going to give you a rundown on the history of zoos and take you from into our zoo, from a cool idea to a place where elephants and giraffes graze only a matter of yards away from bison, bears, and alligators. Then I am going to give you a quick verbal tour of the zoo and what you may see there. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nceverything/support

In this special Halloween episode I tell you some creepy, eerie, and mysterious stories. I have a couple of my own experiences,   have a few from the USS North Carolina, a few from the mountains, and a few that I have been waiting to put on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nceverything/support

In this episode I am going to tell you about the famous Hollerin' Contest that was held down in Spiveys Corner, NC for 47 years. Most people don't know how important hollerin' was in the rural spaces of North Carolina but by the end of this episode you will see how critical this unique pastime was in day to day life before there were telephones in every home. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nceverything/support

In this episode I am going to tell you about Robert Harrill, The Fort Fisher Hermit. This is a listener request and as always, it was my pleasure to comply. If you want to request an episode, you can do so by reaching out to the show at www.thenceverythingpodcast.com or through Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Just search The NC Everything Podcast. Don't forget to check out the show notes for this episode on the website by clicking EPISODES. The show notes include my sources and links to pictures. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nceverything/support