The Birdman of Bailey

From his Nash County farm, Jack Finch helped reverse a generation of eastern bluebird decline, bringing back the flicker of so many bright wings that locals nicknamed him "The Birdman of Bailey." His motive was simple: He'd watched his winged friends slowly disappear, victims of oil-fired heaters in…

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In Rocky Mount, buyer's remorse is for amateurs

Recently I headed over to Rocky Mount to hang out with a few friends for a long weekend. It was my first visit to the area and I didn't really know what to expect. I'd heard about the growing craft beer scene there. I knew a little about the Tar River. What I didn't expect was the shopping. I'm not…

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