by Debrah Lovan | Mar 28, 2022 | People
Based on Article in April, 1949 SPORT Magazine by Wilton Garrison Johnny with Bob Hope among others. He is 3rd from left in photo. In 1949, Johnny Palmer was referred to as one of Golf’s newest stars. When asked Why he chose the profession of golf, notoriously...
by Debrah Lovan | Mar 3, 2022 | Places
There is a large vacant lot on the corner of Yadkin Court and Pine St. Probably most of us, especially newcomers, don’t even think about it when we pass by. Until 1986 it was occupied by the last prominent commercial property on Pine St, known as the...
by Debrah Lovan | Mar 2, 2022 | Places
In Jan 1908 Scientific American paper published its cover article on the Whitney Dam Construction Project near the Yadkin River’s Narrows Gorge. Located between Stanly and Montgomery Counties,the construction of a granite block dam was well underway . ...
by Debrah Lovan | Feb 27, 2022 | Items
In 1916 Tallassee Power Company and the men of Badin formed the Volunteer Fire Department. Among the first equipment they purchased were two 1909 Hand Pulled Hose Carts. They also purchased a small chemical cart and a hook & ladder system. The...
by Debrah Lovan | Feb 26, 2022 | Items
This industrial artifact stands at the center of downtown Badin on the historic green space . Curiosity often overcomes the visitor to the town prompting them to pull over the car, get out and stand in wonder at this “art piece”: a monument to industry here in...
