I’m super-excited to learn of this partnership between North Carolina Department of Transportation and North Carolina State University to map unmarked burial sites in Edgecombe County. 

Especially this part: “‘A part of Edgecombe County was absorbed by the formation of Wilson County in 1855, which demonstrates that neighboring areas are likely to be impacted by this research,’ [Tunya] Smith said. ‘Family histories are not confined to county lines. If you have roots in eastern North Carolina, you may find that you have a story to share with this project team.'” Indeed!