Music is an important part of life in the South, but did you know the region is home to the country's oldest continuous live radio shows? Some are better known than others, but all still host live broadcasts that are open to the public. Tune in for yourself by clicking the relevant links below! WPAQ Merry-Go-Round, Mt. Airy, North Carolina Known as the "Voice of the … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Live Radio Hours
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Visiting the Andy Griffith Museum
The town of Mount Airy, North Carolina is known mostly for its association with actor Andy Griffith, known for his roles in Matlock, Diagnosis Murder, and, of course, The Andy Griffith Show. He grew up here and went to school nearby. His former school theater is now a memorial theater in his honor. Longtime friend Emmett Forrest collected hundreds of items of … [Read more...] about Visiting the Andy Griffith Museum
Small Town Saturday: Mt. Airy, NC
Mt. Airy, North Carolina is located less than an hour's drive from Greensboro, North Carolina. The town's history is perhaps most closely identified with that of actor Andy Griffith, who grew up in the area and connected many characters and locations from his show with the town. One of the country's first sets of conjoined twins also made their home here in the 1800s. Today, … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Mt. Airy, NC
