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The Tar Heel Traveler takes us to fascinating places across the state and into the lives of memorable characters.

At times, the Traveler will even tread onto controversial turf, putting a human face to heartfelt issues.

Look for thoughtful stories that are poignant, witty, interesting and inspiring, crafted with photography that is beautiful and compelling.

WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler is reporter Scott Mason.

Watch the Tar Heel Traveler Mondays through Thursdays at 5:55 p.m. on WRAL News.

Know any fascinating places and people across the state that you'd like to see featured on WRAL? Email the Tar Heel Traveler, Scott Mason.

 

  1. Traveler
    Filmmaker recalls JFK's assassination: Part 2

    WRAL's Scott Mason talked with the White House cinematographer, now a Brevard resident, who was with President John F. Kennedy the day he was assassinated 46 years ago this week.

    1. Nov. 19, 2009
    2. Video
    3. Slideshow
  2. Filmmaker recalls President John F. Kennedy's assassination
    Filmmaker recalls JFK's assassination

    WRAL's Scott Mason talked with the White House cinematographer, now a Brevard resident, who was with President John F. Kennedy the day he was assassinated 46 years ago this week.

    1. Nov. 19, 2009
    2. Video
    3. Slideshow
  3. 'Shine Fest' to celebrate moonshine
    'Shine Fest' to celebrate moonshine

    WRAL's Scott Mason takes a look into North Carolina's moonshine history.

    1. Nov. 17, 2009
    2. Video
    3. Slideshow
  4. Southern sayings are big hit with T-shirt company
    Southern sayings are big hit with T-shirt company

    WRAL's Scott Mason has the story of two women and their SweeTea T-shirt company.

    1. Nov. 16, 2009
    2. Video
    3. Slideshow
  5. Durham exhibit celebrates Warhol
    Durham exhibit celebrates Warhol

    The exhibit opened Thursday at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University in Durham.

    1. Nov. 12, 2009
    2. Video
    3. Slideshow
  6. Moore County man recalls Bataan Death March
    Moore County man recalls Bataan Death March

    WRAL's Scott Mason has the story of the Bataan Death March and a man who survived it.

    1. Nov. 11, 2009
    2. Video
    3. Slideshow
  7. Cary athlete runs to beat his disability
    Cary athlete runs to beat his disability

    WRAL's Scott Mason profiles an athlete with cerebral palsy who never runs from a challenge.

    1. Nov. 10, 2009
    2. Video
    3. Slideshow
  8. World Series of Poker champion calls Raleigh home
    World Series of Poker champion calls Raleigh home

    WRAL's Scott Mason profiles a celebrated poker player known as "Fossilman."

    1. Nov. 10, 2009
    2. Video
    3. Slideshow
  9. Local magician starred in TV, movies
    Local magician starred in TV, movies

    Joshua Lozoff had roles on the TV show “Cheers” and the movie “Clueless.”

    1. Nov. 5, 2009
    2. Video
  10. Book details history of Outer Banks
    Book details history of Outer Banks

    WRAL's Scott Mason shows us the Outer Banks of the past.

    1. Nov. 4, 2009
    2. Video
  11. Transylvania County is known for waterfalls
    Transylvania County is known for waterfalls

    WRAL's Scott Mason travels to Transylvania County, land of waterfalls.

    1. Nov. 4, 2009
    2. Video
  12. Maintenance man is also a woodworker
    Maintenance man is also a woodworker

    Owen Priest is a maintenance man for Moore County schools.

    1. Nov. 2, 2009
    2. Video
  13. Explore the 'Devil's Tramping Ground'
    Explore the 'Devil's Tramping Ground'

    Some believe a mysterious circle deep in the woods of Chatham County is the devil’s trampling ground.

    1. Oct. 29, 2009
    2. Video
  14. Garner lady known for being seed expert
    Garner lady known for being seed expert

    WRAL's Scott Mason talks with the woman known as the "Seed Lady."

    1. Oct. 28, 2009
    2. Video
  15. Apex man restores old gas pumps
    Apex man restores old gas pumps

    WRAL's Scott Mason has the story of a man who has learned the value of the past.

    1. Oct. 27, 2009
    2. Video
  16. Asheville's 'Mushroom Man' sprouts into celebrity
    Asheville's 'Mushroom Man' sprouts into celebrity

    WRAL's Scott Mason goes mushroom hunting in Buncombe County.

    1. Oct. 26, 2009
    2. Video
  17. Maw Hutto makes a batch of biscuits
    Biscuit, bowl makers are fair neighbors

    Maw Hutto makes a batch of biscuits and James Madren makes some beautiful bowls. Both have been featured on the Tar Heel Traveler and they are actually neighbors each year at the State Fair.

    1. Oct. 23, 2009
    2. Video
  18. Three vendors are anchors at State Fair
    Vendors have long history at fair

    McBride’s, Ed’s Foot Longs and Al’ French Fries have sold food for 191 years combined.

    1. Oct. 23, 2009
    2. Video
  19. This is the 62nd year of the Folk Festival.
    Folk Festival celebrates 62 years

    The Folk Festival is a daily competition at the State Fair. Performers are judged on skill, showmanship and enthusiasm.

    1. Oct. 22, 2009
    2. Video
  20. Long-time friends make biscuits at the fair
    Long-time friends make biscuits at the fair

    Monnie Jenks and Frances Lawrence are friends and long-time biscuit makers at the State Fair.

    1. Oct. 22, 2009
    2. Video
  21. Tar Heel Traveler Halloween
    Tar Heel Traveler Hallowen Special

    The Tar Heel Traveler Halloween Special

    1. Oct. 21, 2009
    2. Video
  22. Fair is family tradition for some
    Fair is family tradition for some

    The State Fair brought Danny Coghill's family together.

    1. Oct. 21, 2009
    2. Video
    3. Slideshow
  23. Woodworker carves images of death
    Woodworker carves images of death

    WRAL's Scott Mason meets up with a famous woodworker at the North Carolina State Fair.

    1. Oct. 20, 2009
    2. Video
  24. Pumpkin carver is a State Fair attraction
    Pumpkin carver is a State Fair attraction

    WRAL's Scott Mason meets up with a famous pumpkin carver at the North Carolina State Fair.

    1. Oct. 20, 2009
    2. Video
  25. flower and garden show at the state fair
    Flower and garden show hits State Fair

    WRAL's Scott Mason takes a look at the flower and garden show at the N.C. State Fair.

    1. Oct. 19, 2009
    2. Video
  26. Jim Trantham is the Village of Yesteryear's manager.
    Musician plays State Fair annually

    Jim Trantham's identity is tied to the State Fair where he has played and displayed instruments since 1971.

    1. Oct. 19, 2009
    2. Video
  27. State Fair forms medley of sounds
    State Fair forms medley of sounds

    WRAL's Scott Mason met up with a group turning the sounds of the Fair into music.

    1. Oct. 16, 2009
    2. Video
  28. Sardine Festival
    Aberdeen hosts Sardine Festival

    The annual event celebrates sardines and the sardine queens.

    1. Oct. 14, 2009
    2. Video
  29. Sinkhole made famous by swallowing Corvette, restaurant
    Sinkhole made famous by swallowing Corvette, restaurant

    WRAL's Scott Mason has the story of the infamous Hickory sinkhole

    1. Oct. 13, 2009
    2. Video
  30. What's new at the State Fair?
    What's new at the State Fair?

    The N.C. State Fair starts Thursday. WRAL's Scott Mason takes a look at what's new.

    1. Oct. 12, 2009
    2. Video
  31. Brevard known for its white squirrels
    Brevard known for its white squirrels

    For 50 years, the white squirrels have attracted attention and tourists to the city. Researchers believe there are about 1,000 white squirrels there.

    1. Oct. 8, 2009
    2. Video
  32. N.C. city has no paved road
    N.C. city has no paved road

    Carova Beach doesn’t have a grocery store or gas station.

    1. Oct. 7, 2009
    2. Video
  33. Oxford drugstore grapples with changing times
    Oxford drugstore grapples with changing times

    WRAL's Scott Mason gets a warm welcome at Jones' Drugstore, which has been serving up lunch and prescriptions since 1955.

    1. Oct. 6, 2009
    2. Video
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    Older Tar Heel Traveler videos

    Check here for more Tar Heel Traveler stories.

    1. Oct. 6, 2009
    2. Gallery
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    Tar Heel Traveler specials

    Every once in a while, we air a 30-minute special of some of Scott Mason's most memorable and most interesting Tar Heel Traveler reports.

    1. Oct. 21, 2009
    2. Gallery
    3. Video