Scott Mason Coverage

For bluegrass legend, 'It's been a great life, it's been a tough life'
The World of Bluegrass is underway in downtown Raleigh. Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, profiles Lorraine Jordan, one of this week's performers and a woman of bluegrass tradition.

'Hobby' turns into something special for blue grass singer, band
The World of Bluegrass runs through Saturday. Balsam Range is one of the performing bands and, Buddy Melton is the lead singer. Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, has is incredible story of a rise to success for Melton and the rest of the group.

Waynesville monument recognizes last shot fired in Civil War
Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, has the story of a monument, a man and a gunshot that echoed between the states.

Aunt Bee Room in Mount Airy one of the top places for "Andy Griffith Show" fans
The 30th annual Mayberry Days Festival, which celebrates all things involving "The Andy Griffith Show" is next week in Mount Airy. Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, features an actor lookalike and the Aunt Bee Room.

Johnston County music store owner has thousands and thousands (and thousands) of records
Jim Beaston owns Matter of Record in Selma. In that store you find thousands upon thousands of records from decades. Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, has more on this fascinating place.

Sonker is unique treat made popular in Surry County
If you've never heard of it, you're in for a unique treat found in Surry County. Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler, was in Mount Airy with the world's only dessert of its kind.

9/11 flags at Polk County museum have unique story of national tragedy
Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, found some unique flags in Polk County that mark the tragic day of 9/11.

Shrunken Head remains staple of all things Tar Heels in Chapel Hill
It's a store that has just celebrated 50 years, it's golden anniversary. But everything in this store is baby blue, as Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, explains.

Statesville Brick has been laboring successfully for over century
Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, takes us to a business in Iredell County that's been making all kinds of bricks for more than 100 years.

Sam & Omie's a Nags Head landmark place to eat
Nags Head and the Outer Banks in general have lots of places to eat. But Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler, has found a place that stands out from the rest. It's been doing just that for decades, too.

Surfin' Spoons is a mmmm good spot for refreshment on Outer Banks
Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler is spending time in Nags Head, before Labor Day. One spot he's found for a tasty treat truly can't be beat.

Jennette's Pier has rich history on Outer Banks, interesting story on how it began
Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, is on the Outer Banks this week, enjoying the last summer days before Labor Day. One of the top attractions for beach goers and, especially fishermen, is Jennette's Pier.

Hayesville restaurant named one of best in country
Dennis Barber is a man with a golden touch or a copper touch. The Copper Door in Hayesville has been named one of the best restaurants in the country. Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler, has more.

Site of 'Dirty Dancing' movie still a tourist attraction 32 years later
"Dirty Dancing" was a modest little movie, released on this date in 1987, 32 years ago Wednesday. Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler goes to the location where much of the movie was shot in North Carolina.

Baseball-rich Shelby hosting best in country at American Legion World Series
Shelby is home to this year's American Legion World Series. Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler, takes us to the ball game to find out how it all happened and the great history behind baseball in Shelby.

Fayetteville man recalls attending Woodstock 50 years after it happened
It's one of the most famous concerts of all time: Woodstock. It happened 50 years ago this week. Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler, meets a Fayetteville man who was there for it all.

Barn in Nash County showcases all things frying pans
It's not just a plain old barn that sits in Nash County. Scott Mason, the WRAL Tar Heel Traveler, shows us how this barn has become a collection of all things frying pans.

Gazetteer has plethora of information on state's uniquely-named locations
North Carolina is a state full of flavorful names. Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, reports there is a publication that keeps the history of those names alive.

Historic fishing boats owned the coastal waters before 18-wheelers
They were the 18-wheelers of the day, but they didn't burn up the road. It was the water they owned. Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler, is on the Pasquotank River with more.