For the second time in as many weeks, Henderson residents were pleasantly surprised to see their hometown represented on WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler series hosted by reporter Scott Mason.
This time, the focus was on the Corbitt Company, originally a horse buggy, and later an automobile and truck manufacturer, started by Richard J. Corbitt in Henderson in 1899. Corbitt’s were made in Vance County until the business closed around 1954.
While the clip originally aired on February 5, 2008, with commentary from Mason and Corbitt Historian Charles Powell, the recent showing included an update on the Corbitt Museum located at 180 Church St. in Henderson. The museum opened in 2015 and is available for tours by appointment only.
A followup to the original Corbitt story aired on February 24, 2010, and focused on the supposed haunting of the old Corbitt warehouse. That clip can be viewed by clicking here.
In an email to WIZS News, Mason said he always enjoys covering stories in Vance County, including the recent feature on the historic fire station in downtown Henderson.
To view the most recent Tar Heel Traveler episode featuring the Corbitt Company, please click here.