Robert Emory Carmichael was born on this day in 1861, in Winston-Salem, to Louis F. and Adelaide McKenzie Carmichael. He moved with his family to Indiana and Missouri, then returned to North Carolina in...
Frances Burkhead Griffin was born on this day in 1916, in Asheboro, to Carl Burdette and Fannie Burkhead Griffin. Frances attended school in Asheboro and in Thomasville, where she moved in 1929 with her...
Mamie Hegwood was born on this day in 1901, in Salem, to William and Mary Hegwood. She began writing for the Winston-Salem Journal when she was in high school, and was paid for her...
Elizabeth Stuart Hedgecock was born on this day in 1919 in Forsyth County. She attended the local schools and graduated from Salem College. She received her graduate training in dietetics at Philadelphia General Hospital,...
James Paxton Davis Jr. was born on this day in 1925, in Winston-Salem. Paxton, as he was called, graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School and Johns Hopkins University. He joined the staff...
Roy Thompson was born on this day in 1923, in Winston-Salem, to Dr. L. R. and Sarah Thompson. He graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School and UNC. Roy joined the Winston-Salem Journal in...
