1:00am - Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Thomas Built Buses, Elizabeth II & Story of Virgin #202

North Carolina Channel

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Discover how classic yellow school buses are built in High Point, and journey from Manteo to Bath on the Elizabeth II, a representation of a ship used to carry the first English colonists to the Americas. Then, hear how J. Larry Keith of the Lonesome Road Band was inspired to write the heartfelt song ?The Story of Virginia Johnson? after hearing his wife?s tales of her mountain childhood.

Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:26:45
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8:30am, 10/15/2026 | North Carolina Channel

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Calendar Best of Our State: Thomas Built Buses, Elizabeth II & Story of Virgin (North Carolina Channel) Discover how classic yellow school buses are built in High Point, and journey from Manteo to Bath on the Elizabeth II, a representation of a ship used to carry the first English colonists to the Americas. Then, hear how J. Larry Keith of the Lonesome Road Band was inspired to write the heartfelt song ?The Story of Virginia Johnson? after hearing his wife?s tales of her mountain childhood. http://proweb.myersinfosys.com/wunc/airlist/4863/detail.ics