Moonshine earned its name because it was often distilled in secret — under the light of the moon. But what is moonshine, exactly? (Photo: Robert F. Bukaty) There’s something about moonshine that ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new “Bootleggers & Burnouts” self-guided drive trail will immerse visitors in the rich history of moonshine production, stock car racing and mountain scenery, the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A new display at the ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Thursday is a special day for many parts of East Tennessee — National Moonshine Day. The day celebrates the long and complex history of the region's iconic, fiery liquor. Moonshine ...

A new initiative is working to highlight the rich history of moonshine in our region. It’s an effort to share untold moonshine heritage stories while bringing people to Southwest Virginia. Making your ...

In the United States, members of the Progressive movement called for several societal changes prior to the turn of the 20th century, one of which pertained to the prevalence of alcohol. Nearly three ...

The craft of making moonshine and whiskey is alive in Wilkes County. Once known as the moonshine capital of the world, the craft of making moonshine and whiskey is alive in Wilkes County. Meet the ...

WILKESBORO, N.C. — When you think of NASCAR, you think of North Carolina. We're NASCAR's unofficial home base and its roots are definitely buried deep in the state. One place you can see that is in ...

Plenty of Arkansawyers are aware of the ties between Al Capone and Hot Springs, but that's only a part of the complicated history involving moonshine production in Arkansas. Festival manager for the ...