North Carolina Boundary Lines Drawn on an Oak Desk

easel where the state’s official map was displayed.

“On the official draft submitted by Senator Hise, there is a boundary change near tract forty-two,” I said, pointing to the upper right corner of the paper.

“If you look closely at the margin, there is a small smear of blue ink.”

Ralph Hise leaned forward, his hands flat on the dais.continue reading …