Author: Laura Wright
Melungeon Fame
As word spread of the "new race" so did fantasy. Northern reporters made it a…
Melungeon Etymology
This word has been used for centuries, although in strikingly different contexts. The most likely…
An Introduction to Melungeons
This is one of the most difficult ethnic groups to research today. The overwhelming majority…
The Consequences of Irreverent Laughter
Scott County's only double-execution happened on February 6, 1885. The hanging occurred in Estillville, later…
M. B. “Doc” Taylor (1836-1893)
For some reason, many papers of the era list him as "C. H. 'Doc' Taylor."…
Killer Politics
November 3 of 1903, was Election Day in Scott County, Virginia. The battle started before…
Jim Wright (?-Sep. 8, 1902)
"Bad" Jim Wright (?-Sep. 8, 1902) was an outlaw from Hancock County, Tennessee, serving a life…
Kings Mountain Memorial Hospital
[caption id="attachment_49" align="alignleft" width="300"] Kings Mountain Memorial Hospital as a new structure, 1927.[/caption] This notable…
Coal Mine Terminology
Commonly used terms from the Appalachian Coal Mines and what they meant. Afterdamp- Toxic fumes…
International Espionage in Kingsport
We watch the dramatic portrayals of international espionage routinely in movies and on television. James…