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Amazing America

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Moments in History: behind the deal that doubled America in size

In Episode Four of Moments in History, Amazing America’s Luke Morris (@notyourgovteacher) examines the Louisiana Purchase.

Inside the World of Coca-Cola: how Atlanta bottled an American icon

Welcome to the World of Coca Cola, where one of America’s most iconic brands comes to life!

Juneau’s Alaska Folk Festival turns the city into a weeklong jam session

Every April, Juneau, Alaska, becomes a backdrop for a heartwarming celebration of music and folk traditions.

See seven states and squeeze through stone on Rock City’s whimsical mountain trails

Welcome to Rock City, a family-friendly hidden gem that combines natural wonders, quirky art and old-school charm.

This interactive, kid-friendly New York museum proves glass is more than just art

The Corning Museum of Glass is one of the most distinctive museums in the U.S., dedicated to a single material: glass.

Moments in History: How compromise created the U.S. Constitution and reshaped America

A compromise forged in secrecy during the summer of 1787 led to the creation of the United States Constitution.

Three days of fun in Washington, D.C.: Make the most of your PTO in the nation’s capital

Celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday with a fun-filled weekend in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.?

Amazing America 250: World’s Fairs drew Americans to see inventions before TV & internet

Long before Americans could search the internet or watch television to see the newest technology, they flocked to world’s fairs for a glimpse of the future.

Our visit to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Amazin America's Cameron Fontana and his family check out the San Diego Model Railroad Museum.

Greensburg, Kansas: the town that came back stronger

After Greensburg, Kansas, was hit by an EF5 tornado, they rebuilt their town to be stronger and more sustainable than ever before.

Big Bear's Magic Mountain: A must-stop adventure spot

Our Sea to Sky adventure from San Diego to Big Bear Lake in Southern California takes a magical turn.The Fantastic Fontanas make a stop at Magic Mountain.

America's Marvelous Museums: The B&O Railroad Museum

We are counting down to America’s 250th birthday by exploring marvelous museums in the original 13 colonies. Today, a stop in Baltimore and the B&O Museum.

Earth Day origins: a river on fire, a massive oil spill and a determined senator

A river on fire in Ohio, a massive oil spill in California and a senator fighting for change: This is the story of how Earth Day began.

Amazing America 250: Burgers, cookies & pies remain US staples, shaped by world influence

Some of the world’s most recognizable flavor from burgers and cheeseburgers to Coca-Cola.

Moments in History: how the Mayflower Compact paved the road to democracy

The Mayflower Compact changed the course of history by paving the road to democracy and self-governance in America.

Amazing America 250 hidden history: The First Washington Monument

Amazing America Kevin Kotwas shares some hidden history of the original Washington Monument.

The Fantastic Fontanas: Our Top 5 Sea to Sky moments in Southern California

The Fantastic Fontanas count down their Top 5 Sea to Sky road-trip moments.

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Gov. Josh Stein orders U.S. and NC flags lowered to half-staff

Governor Josh Stein has ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags to be half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 4.

5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in Buncombe County

Five people were charged in what the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office called an AT&T wire theft ring that caused widespread outages across the county.

Saluda man pleads guilty to 2nd-degree murder, sentenced to at least 16 years

A Saluda man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Daniel Case, a 47-year-old Hendersonville man.According to a May 4 news release fro

Mountain Heritage senior Braxton Batchelor receives WNC Sports Courage Award

Student athletes from across western North Carolina were honored Sunday night at the Grove Park Inn for the 64th WNC Sports Awards

North Carolina man killed in motorcycle crash in Gaffney

A North Carolina man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Gaffney on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Amazing America"

Inside the World of Coca-Cola: how Atlanta bottled an American icon

See seven states and squeeze through stone on Rock City’s whimsical mountain trails

This interactive, kid-friendly New York museum proves glass is more than just art

Three days of fun in Washington, D.C.: Make the most of your PTO in the nation’s capital

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Sea to Sky: San Diego's aquatic adventure along the Pacific Ocean

The Fantastic Fontanas, Cameron, wife Katie, daughter Chanel, and son Rush- explore the Birch Aquarium at Scripps.

Civil War Tails in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, adds feline flair to American history

As the countdown to America’s 250th birthday progresses, we’re stepping into Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Amazing America 250: Hoover Dam rises as symbol of hope & American industry

Rising from the Colorado River during the longest and deepest economic downturn in U.S. history, the Hoover Dam became more than a massive public works project

San Diego to Big Bear Lake: The Fantastic Fontanas’ Southern California road trip

Amazing America's Cameron Fontana and his family set out on a 3-day road trip in Southern California on a Sea to Sky adventure.

How the Wright brothers’ first flight in North Carolina led to the Artemis II mission

Four humans just successfully orbited the moon. How did they get there?

Get inspired at Whimzeyland, Florida’s most colorful and creative folk art experience

Whimzeyland is a zany treasure hunt like no other and a true Florida hidden gem.

Honest Abe got beauty tips from a tween-honestly?

Few images in American history are as instantly recognizable as Abraham Lincoln’s bearded face. It appears on the penny and the five-dollar bill, symbols of a l

Haywood County unveils new display for US founding documents

America's 250th birthday is coming up in July and North Carolina is celebrating a little early, as April 12 is the day the Halifax Resolves were signed.

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Amazing America"

Amazing America 250: World’s Fairs drew Americans to see inventions before TV & internet

Our visit to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Greensburg, Kansas: the town that came back stronger

Big Bear's Magic Mountain: A must-stop adventure spot