Remarks from Celebrating Nina Simone feat. Frances Waymon Fox
Welcome remarks at the Nina Simone birthplace in Tryon, NC from Crys Armbrust of the Nina Simone Project, Frances Waymon Fox (sister of Nina Simone), and Michelle Lanier of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR). Recorded June 19, 2018 as part of Celebrating Nina Simone.
St. Luke's Plaza Project & Dedication. Tryon, North Carolina. 'Flourish for an Occasion'
A still photography retrospective of the St. Luke's Plaza project in downtown Tryon, NC, dedicated on Friday, 6 December 2013, with soundtrack of William H. Harris's 'Flourish for an Occasion', performed by Plaza project manager Crys Armbrust, organist. North Carolina private/public investment partnerships in action.
Visit Historic Tryon, NC
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, visit Historic Tryon, North Carolina!
Visit exploretryon.com for more information.
Video by Erik Olsen.
Growing up in Tryon NC Part One
Historical Society Round Table on Growing up in Tryon, NC. March 7, 2000. Jim Jackson, Seth Vining Jr.Anna Conner (President of the Polk County Historical Association), Harold Taylor, Holland Brady, and Lib Correll
(one of four)
April Fools Day Parade & Outhouse Race, Tryon, NC
Annual April Fools Festival in North Carolina foothills, with Outhouses on parade and racing up Trade Street.
NINA SIMONE from In Her Words, Conceived & Directed by Khadijah Ali-Coleman
Excerpt from the 2012 Black History Month run of the theatrical musical In Her Words conceived and directed by Khadijah Ali-Coleman. The 2012 Black History Month cast of In Her Words included Colie Williams, Nia Simmons, Quineice, Tracy Chiles McGhee, Naomi Rose and Anisha Newbill. The performance tour included performances for the United States Peace Corps, and the DC Public Library System. Special guest performer Lea performed during the last show of the tour and bassist Will Henderson and violinist Candace Miller were featured musicians. In Her Words is a Liberated Muse production. Visit for booking information and details about the production.
Vista at the Riverbank
Vista at the Riverbank in Tryon, North Carolina is in the heart of Carolina horse country. There are only 13 home sites left at The Riverbank. The entry gate, roads, park, hiking trail and fishing pier are all complete.
Call (866) 519-2400 for more information.
Joint Meet: Tryon and Green Creek Hounds Part 1
Music: Celtic Heartbeat.
This is non-profit and is intended for the entertainment or interest of those of the the hunt sport.
Growing up in Tryon NC - Part Two
Historical Society Round Table Discussion of growing up in Tryon, NC. March 7, 2000. Jim Jackson, Seth Vining Jr.Anna Conner (President of the Polk County Historical Association), Harold Taylor, Holland Brady, and Lib Correll
(two of four)
North Carolina Scenic Byways Presents Forest Heritage, Lafayette’s Tour and Pottery Road
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has designated 54 Scenic Byways to give visitors and residents a chance to experience a bit of North Carolina history, geography and culture while raising awareness for the protection and preservation of these treasures. Routes are carefully selected to embody the diverse beauty and culture of the Tar Heel State and provide travelers with a safe and interesting alternate route.
These byways are intended as an option to the faster-paced traffic and commercial areas found along our major highways and interstates. Following the byways, you will see some of the most breathtaking scenery from the Blue Ridge Mountains to fertile plains and the crystal blue coastline.
North Carolina | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
North Carolina
00:01:15 1 History
00:10:56 1.1 Native Americans, lost colonies, and permanent settlement
00:15:04 1.2 Colonial period and Revolutionary War
00:21:04 1.3 Antebellum period
00:24:39 1.4 American Civil War
00:28:14 2 Geography
00:31:02 2.1 Flora and fauna
00:31:10 2.2 Climate
00:33:14 3 Demographics
00:33:57 3.1 Ethnicity
00:34:48 3.2 Languages
00:35:52 3.3 Religion
00:38:29 3.4 Most populous counties
00:38:54 3.5 Major cities
00:39:21 3.6 Largest combined statistical areas
00:40:10 4 Economy
00:43:15 5 Transportation
00:44:09 6 Government and politics
00:46:53 7 Education
00:47:02 7.1 Primary and secondary education
00:48:16 7.2 Colleges and universities
00:50:09 8 Media
00:50:17 9 Sports
00:53:27 10 Tourism
00:56:11 11 Recreation
00:57:51 12 Arts and culture
00:59:04 12.1 Music
01:02:48 12.2 Shopping
01:03:48 12.3 Cuisine and agriculture
01:08:05 12.4 Ships named for the state
01:08:43 12.5 State parks
01:09:02 12.6 State symbols
01:11:23 12.7 Armed forces installations
01:12:34 13 See also
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North Carolina ( (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is the 28th most extensive and the 9th most populous of the U.S. states. The state is divided into 100 counties. The capital is Raleigh, which along with Durham and Chapel Hill is home to the largest research park in the United States (Research Triangle Park). The most populous municipality is Charlotte, which is the second largest banking center in the United States after New York City.The state has a wide range of elevations, from sea level on the coast to 6,684 feet (2,037 m) at Mount Mitchell, the highest point in North America east of the Mississippi River. The climate of the coastal plains is strongly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the state falls in the humid subtropical climate zone. More than 300 miles (500 km) from the coast, the western, mountainous part of the state has a subtropical highland climate.
In 2018, North Carolina was ranked number one on Forbes' Best States for Business ranking for a second year in a row.