The stories of Jones County, NC
8 narrated audio stories from across Jones County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Hofmann Forest
The Forest Fight Without Six-Shooters
A university forest became the center of a modern land battle.
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When the Civil War Turned Inward at Trenton
A small fight that exposed deep divisions in Jones County.
Hofmann Forest
Where Trees Taught the University
How a working forest became one of NC State’s defining classrooms.
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Why North Carolina Named a County for Willie Jones
A county name that reveals the reach of a Revolutionary-era power broker.
Croatan National Forest
How Cutover Land Became Croatan
A coastal forest born from logged land and federal action.
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Where Flat Ground Turns Wild
A quiet coastal forest where fire, water, and odd plants shape the land.
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A County, a River, and a Revolutionary Name
How Jones County’s birth tied local government to North Carolina politics.
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When the Civil War Came Home to Trenton
In Jones County, the war was fought among neighbors, not faraway armies.
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