1. Chase Rice (1986)

Country Singer

American singer/songwriter who has released solo albums called Country as Me and Dirt Road and also co-wrote the popular Florida Georgia Line single called "Cruise."

2. Thomas Wolfe (1900)

American Writer

An important 20th-century American novelist, he is best known for works such as Look Homeward, Angel, You Can't Go Home Again, and The Party at Jack's. He is widely regarded...

3. Kenneth Noland (1924)

American Artist

Abstract, Color Field, and Minimalist painter whose best-known works included "Beginning" from 1958 and "Bridge" from 1964 and was one of the founders of the Washington Color School movement.

4. Charlie Justice (1924)

Football Player

NFL halfback for the Washington Redskins in the 1950's. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Washington Redskins Ring of Fame.

5. John Ehle (1925)

Novelist Nonfiction Writer Activ

The American author of eleven novels set in or around the Southern Appalachian region, he is known for works such as Move Over Mountain (1957) and The Land Breakers (1964)....

6. Hope Larson (1982)

Artist

Illustrator and cartoonist whose works included "Salamander Dream," "Gray Horses," and other graphic novels. Simon & Schuster signed her to a two-book contract in 2006.

7. Eileen Fulton (1933)

American Actor

Known for her 50-year turn as Lisa Grimaldi on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns.

8. Kenneth Lieberthal (1943)

American Political Scientist

Known for works such as Managing the China Challenge and Governing China: From Revolution Through Reform, this political scientist also directed the John L. Thornton China Center and became a...

9. Cameron Maybin (1987)

American Baseball Player

Speedy center fielder who made his MLB debut in 2007 with the Detroit Tigers and stole 40 bases in 2011 with the San Diego Padres. He won a World Series...

10. Stephen Leicht (1987)

American Stock Car Racing Driver

American race car driver who was named 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year.

11. Charles Frazier (1950)

American Writer

An American writer of historical fiction, he is best known for his National Book Award-winning Civil War novel, Cold Mountain. His other literary works include Thirteen Moons (2007) and Nightwoods...

12. Rashanda McCants (1986)

American Professional Women'

WNBA player whose brother Rashad was a star basketball player at UNC.

13. Franklin Graham (1952)

Religious Leader

Evangelist who became the CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in 2000.

14. Shirley Hemphill (1947)

Actress Comedienne

American comedian and actress who played Shirley Wilson on the television show What's Happening!! from 1976 to 1979 and What's Happening Now!! from 1985 to 1988. She also starred in...

15. Sierra McCormick (1997)

Actress

Disney actress best known for her role as Olive Doyle on A.N.T. Farm. She also portrayed herself on Friends for Change Games. From 2011 to 2014, she played Connie Thompson in...

16. Bellamy Young (1970)

American Artist

Portrayed First Lady Mellie Grant in the ABC's Scandal. She also had a recurring role as Beth Clemmons on CBS's Criminal Minds.

17. Greg Holland (1985)

Baseball Player

Right-handed reliever who made his MLB debut in 2010 with the Kansas City Royals and earned his first All-Star bid in 2013, saving 47 games and posting a 1.21 ERA....

18. Caleb Johnson (1991)

Metal Singer

Heavy metal vocalist and thirteenth season winner of the American Idol reality talent competition. Beginning in 2010, he fronted a North Carolina-based band called Elijah Hooker.

19. Angela Shelton (1972)

American Film Director

Screenwriter, actress and producer, most recognized for her film Tumbleweeds.

20. Jermaine Dupri (1972)

American Musician

Popular music producer, songwriter, and rapper also known as JD, he became best known for his collaborations. He helped produce Mariah Carey's multi-platinum album The Emancipation of Mimi, including co-writing the...

21. Rashad McCants (1984)

American Basketball Player

Former Minnesota Timberwolves guard who was drafted in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft and scored over 1,700 points during his 3 seasons at North Carolina.

22. Warren Haynes (1960)

American Rock And Blues Guitaris

Blues and rock guitarist who worked for over a decade with The Allman Brothers Band and with Gov't Mule.

23. Adam Reed (1970)

American Actor

Writer, producer, and voice actor known for creating the show Archer, where he provides the voice of Ray Gillette. He's also responsible for creating Frisky Dingo and Sealab 2021. He...

24. Duncan Trussell (1974)

Actor Comedian

Actor and comedian known for his appearances on the television series Joe Rogan Questions Everything. He also contributed to The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

25. Kelly Grieve (1989)

American Softball Player

Kelly Elaine Grieve is an American softball player. She attended Enka High School and University of Tennessee. She plays as Outfielder and Center Field. With United States women's national softball...

26. Leonard Little (1974)

Player Of American Football

Leonard Antonio Little is a former American football defensive end for the St Louis Rams of the National Football League. Little played college football for the University of Tennessee and...

27. Adam Reed (footballer born 1975) (1975)

English Footballer

Adam Reed is an English former footballer who played in the Football League as a defender for Darlington where he started and ended his career and for Rochdale. During his...

28. Austin Kincaid (1980)

Actress

Austin Kincaid is a Adult Movie Actress from United States. She was born in Asheville, North Carolina on January 14, 1980 as Melissa Meadows. Austin began her career in 2001...

29. Maria Fletcher (1942)

American Model

Maria Beale Fletcher was Miss America 1962. Fletcher was born to Charles Beale and Margaret Gatley Fletcher who were the founders of the Asheville-area Fletcher School of Dance and the...

30. Lewis M. Branscomb (1926)

Physicist And Science Policy Adv

Lewis M. Branscomb is an American physicist government policy advisor and corporate research manager. He is best known as former head of the National Bureau of Standards and later chief...

31. Jonathan Crompton (1987)

American Football Player

Jonathan David Crompton is an American football quarterback who is currently a member of the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers...

32. Robert Rice Reynolds (1884)

American Politician

Robert Rice Reynolds was a Democratic U. S. senator from North Carolina between 1932 and 1945. Almost from the outset of his Senate career Our Bob as he was known...

33. Crezdon Butler (1987)

Player Of American Football

Crezdon Butler is an American football cornerback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He played college football at Clemson University. He was selected in the fifth...

34. Bill Hendon (1944)

American Politician

Martin Hendon is an author POW/MIA activist and two-term Republican U. S. Congressman from North Carolina's 11th District. Hendon is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee where he also...

35. Harold Olson (1938)

American Football Player

Harold Vincent Olson is a former American football offensive tackle in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos. He played college football at Clemson University.

36. Dan K. Moore (1906)

American Politician

Daniel Killian Moore was the 66th Governor of the state of North Carolina from 1965 to 1969. Born in Asheville North Carolina Moore earned undergraduate and law degrees from the...

37. Johnny White (American football) (1988)

American Football Player

Johnny White is an American football running back who most recently played for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. White played college football for the North Carolina...

38. Robert Brank Vance (1793)

American Politician

Robert Brank Vance was a Congressional Representative from North CarolinaHe was born on Reems Creek near Asheville North Carolina in 1793; attended the common schools and Newton Academy Asheville N....

39. Robert B. Vance (1828)

Confederate Army General

Robert Brank Vance nephew of the earlier Congressman Robert Brank Vance and brother of Zebulon Baird Vance was a North Carolina Democratic politician who served as a member of the...

40. Nikki G. Setzler (1945)

American Politician

Nikki G. Setzler is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate representing the 26th District since 1976.

41. Loyd King (1949)

American Basketball Player

Loyd King is a former professional basketball player.

42. Dallas Denny (1949)

American Transgender Writer

Dallas Denny is a writer editor behavior analyst and leader in the transgender rights movement.

43. Gavin Geoffrey Dillard (1954)

American Writer

Gavin Geoffrey Dillard is an American poet and songwriter. He is the author of seven books of homoerotic poetry two anthologies of poetry and several popular songs. He wrote many...

44. Donald Sultan (1951)

American Artist

Donald Sultan is an American artist known for large-scale still life paintings. Characteristically Sultan creates his work using industrial materials such as tar enamel spackle and vinyl tiles. This complex...

45. Horace R. Kornegay (1924)

American Politician

Horace Robinson Kornegay was a U. S.

46. Brenda Berkman (1951)

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Brenda Berkman is a pioneering female firefighter. She filed the lawsuit that resulted in the first women being hired by the New York City Fire Department in 1982. In 1977...

47. Robert Pressley (1959)

American Racing Driver

Robert Pressley is a former NASCAR driver who is now the promoter at Kingsport Speedway.

48. Ronnie Silver (1951)

American Stock Car Racing Driver

Ronnie Silver is a former American stock car racer and crew chief. He raced in the NASCAR Busch Series for eight seasons winning two races.

49. Jim Roddey (Unknow)

American Businessman

James C. Jim Roddey is a Pennsylvania businessman and politician best known as the former Chief Executive of Allegheny County Pennsylvania from 2000 to 2004. He is a Republican and...

50. Larry McCall (1952)

American Baseball Player And Coa

Larry Stephen McCall was born in Asheville North Carolina. He is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played Major League Baseball with the New York Yankees and the Texas...