Podcasts about tar heel traveler

Who doesn’t love lighthouses? The North Carolina coast is almost synonymous with the majestic structures that have been maritime beacons for centuries. Most of us have not visited every single lighthouse in the state. WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason is doing his best to see all of them. In this episode, he gives us insight into the unique history of each lighthouse and tells us what we can expect in his lighthouse special airing tonight on WRAL at 7:30.

It might be hard to believe but 61 years ago, history in North Carolina was almost irreparably changed when two nuclear bombs fell from a crashing military airplane, landing in a field near Goldsboro. Go with WRAL Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason and Hidden History reporter Heather Leah on a trip to the site. Read more about the bombs - https://www.wral.com/nuclear-mishap-the-night-two-atomic-bombs-dropped-in-north-carolina/20088410/ See the Tar Heel Traveler report - https://www.wral.com/lifestyles/travel/video/11301705/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It might be hard to believe but 61 years ago, history in North Carolina was almost irreparably changed when two nuclear bombs fell from a crashing military airplane, landing in a field near Goldsboro. Go with WRAL Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason and Hidden History reporter Heather Leah on a trip to the site. Read more about the bombs - https://www.wral.com/nuclear-mishap-the-night-two-atomic-bombs-dropped-in-north-carolina/20088410/ See the Tar Heel Traveler report - https://www.wral.com/lifestyles/travel/video/11301705/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mason, known throughout North Carolina as the Tar Heel Traveler on WRAL, joins The Rant to talk about his career, what goes into making a Tar Heel Traveler segment and why The Rant was on his radar. 

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We sit down with democratic congressional candidate Clay Aiken. Charlotte area neighborhoods are seeing an increase in the coyote population. The NC Zoo has expanded its polar bear exhibit. And Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason tags along on a sea turtle rescue.

Business accelerators are helping entrepreneurs start companies in our state. The Victory Junction Gang Camp provides a traditional summer camp experience for children of all abilities. Miss North Carolina 2014 Beth Stovall stops by our studios. And the Tar Heel Traveler meets a former beauty queen from NC.

A Greene County business makes sweet potato vodka & liqueurs. The Trolley Pub offers a unique way to tour downtown Raleigh. The Tar Heel Traveler visits Marshall's Zuma Coffee. And author Ruth Moose talks about her new book.

Patches the Polar Bear is drawing visitors to the NC Zoo. The ECU swim team is making a big splash in college sports. Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason checks out mountain biking opportunities in NC. And Dr. Lucy Daniels talks about mental health care support & education.

A Winston-Salem woman has a special reason to celebrate Heart Health Month. Charlie Rose is the 2014 North Carolinian of the Year. Scott Mason travels the state on the "road less traveled." And author William Chafe talks about his new book.

A UNC-CH researcher is developing a faster way to test water quality. Two Rolesville girls are raising champion turkeys for the State Fair. Gloucester celebrates its traditional Charcoal Mullet feast. And the Tar Heel Traveler meets an artist with a collection of gratitude.

We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with McDowell Tech Community College. Zombie Town offers patrons a unique live-action entertainment experience. And Susan White talks about the work & mission of the NC Sea Grant.

Ecological Marine Adventures gives families a hands-on experience with marine science. NC Wildlife officials use controlled burns to manage & maintain our state's forests. Veteran journalist Brian Williams offers advice to Elon University graduates. And the Tar Heel Traveler introduces us to the man behind a popular classic TV show.