central Buncombe County in the Elk Mountains.

community in S Pamlico County on Beard Creek, which see, and Neuse River, where a recreational area has been developed. Settled prior to 1750; a post office operated there from 1878 to 1914 as Bairds Creek.

a marshy bay in SW Duplin County.

central Greene County. Named because it was a favorite haunt of bears and numerous flowering plants grow there. Yellow jasmine and honeysuckle were so fragrant that they could be smelled a mile or so away downwind.

town in S Martin County on a tributary of Beargrass Swamp. Settled about 1828. Inc. 1909, but inactive in municipal affairs until 1961, when the General Assembly appointed new officers. Alt. 65.

rises in S Martin County and flows W into Turkey Swamp.

S central Martin County.

rises in E Onslow County and flows NW into Wallace Creek.

rises in SE Swain County and flows SW into Yalaka Creek.

community in W Cherokee County at the mouth of Bearpaw Creek.