Building on History


This week on NC Weekend, join host Deborah Holt Noel as she visits learns why Greensboro is nicknamed "Jeansboro," visits a family-friendly resort in the mountains, learns the history behind a hotel in New Bern and more.
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Guilford County
Producer: Meredith Browne
Learn how Greensboro’s role in the textile industry earned it the nickname “Jeansboro.”
Website: visitgreensboronc.com
Craven County
Producer: David Hardy
A look at The Harvey, a 1790s building that has been transformed into a boutique hotel in New Bern.
Website: harveync.com
Graham County
Producer: BClip Productions
Fontana Village, which once lodged workers who constructed Fontana Dam, is now a popular resort.
Website: fontanavillage.com