1. Darrell Armstrong (1968)

American Basketball Player

Former NBA point guard who played for the Orlando Magic from 1995 to 2003, earning the NBA's Most Improved Player Award and the Sixth Man of the Year Award in...

2. Melvin Stewart (1968)

American Swimmer Olympic Gold Me

Swimmer who won three medals at the 1992 Olympics: gold in the 200 meter butterfly and 4x100 meter medley, and bronze in the 4x200 meter freestyle.

3. Buddy Lewis (1916)

American Baseball Player

MLB Third Baseman for the Washington Senators and a WWII Hero.

4. Ernest Angley (1921)

Christian Evangelist

Leader of the interdenominational Grace Cathedral and author of over twenty books on religious subjects. He made waves when he stated his belief that Jesus could heal AIDS/HIV.

5. Thomas Sowell (1930)

American Economist

Conservative African-American author and columnist known for his books and articles on economics and American culture. His numerous literary honors include the Francis Boyer Award, the National Humanities Medal, and...

6. Kevin Millwood (1974)

American Baseball Player

Right-handed starting pitcher who was an All-Star in 1999, led the AL in ERA in 2005, and threw a no-hitter in 2003.

7. Sylvia Hatchell (1952)

American Basketball Coach

Hall of Fame basketball coach who coach the United States women's basketball team to a gold medal in 1988 and won an NCAA title in 1994.

8. Hassan Whiteside (1989)

American Basketball Player

NBA and international journeyman who burst onto the NBA scene when Miami Heat President Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra gave him a chance to be the starting center for the...

9. James Worthy (1961)

American Basketball Player

3-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers who also won an NCAA title with the University of North Carolina in 1982. He was selected first overall in the 1982...

10. Fred Durst (1970)

American Musician

Rapper and nü metal musician known for being the lead singer of the band Limp Bizkit. He has also worked as an independent filmmaker.

11. Jason Bare (1975)

American Singer-songwriter

American Christian singer-songwriter who has had numerous hits on the Christian music charts, including "For the First Time."

12. Patrick McHenry (1975)

American Politician

Patrick Timothy McHenry is the U. S. Representative for North Carolina's 10th congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party. He previously was a member of the North...

13. Larry Hinson (1944)

Professional Golfer

Larry Hinson is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour from 1968–1976. Hinson was born in Gastonia North Carolina but has lived almost his entire life in...

14. Hal Stowe (1937)

American Baseball Player

Harold Rudolph Stowe is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Stowe played for the New York Yankees in 1960. In 1 career game he had a 0-0 record with a...

15. R. Gregg Cherry (1891)

American Politician

Robert Gregg Cherry was the 61st Governor of the state of North Carolina from 1945 to 1949.

16. Linda H. Short (1947)

American Politician

Linda H. Short was a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate representing the 17th District from 1992-2008.

17. Howie Moss (1919)

American Baseball Player

Howard Glenn Moss was an American professional baseball player an outfielder and third baseman who was a prodigious home run hitter in minor league baseball but who struggled in three...

18. Wes Helms (1976)

American Baseball Player

sley Ray Helms is a retired American professional baseball third baseman first baseman and outfielder. He bats and throws right-handed. He is the nephew of former infielder and coach Tommy...

19. Skipper Friday (1897)

American Baseball Player

Grier William Skipper Friday was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Washington Senators in 1923.

20. Ruby Heafner (1924)

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Ruby Ethel Heafner was a right-handed catcher in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1946 to 1951. She was nicknamed Rebel. She joined the AAGPBL after serving during World...

21. Garland Lawing (1918)

American Baseball Player

Garland Frederick Lawing was a professional baseball player. He was an outfielder for one season with the Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants. For his career he compiled a. 133...

22. Billy Queen (baseball) (1928)

American Baseball Player

Eddleman Queen nicknamed Doc was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch 185 pounds he batted and threw right-handed. The native of Gastonia North...

23. Kris Lang (1979)

American Basketball Player

Kristoffer Douglas Lang is an American professional basketball player. Lang is a graduate of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill North Carolina. Lang started 108 games during his...

24. Evan Karagias (1973)

Professional Wrestler Actor

Evan Karagias is an American professional wrestler and actor.