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September 2007 Table of Contents
6 Welcome to Our State
By Vicky Jarrett
9 Our State Quiz
Conducting Business
See if you can compose the correct answers to this month's quiz on North Carolina symphonies.
By Alan Hodge
10 Letters from Our Readers
14 Tar Heel Treasures
Sign Language
A shop sign invites a glimpse of the Moravian ceramics tradition in North Carolina.
By Janet C. Pittard
16 Tar Heel Literature
Cataloochee; The Biltmore Nursery: A Botanical Legacy; The Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks
To hear an interview with Wayne Caldwell, author of Cataloochee, on WCHL 1360 AM's "Who's Talking with D.G. Martin," click here.
20 Tar Heel Towns
Hendersonville
With its pleasant climate and charismatic Main Street, it's no wonder vacationers flock to this Henderson County seat again and again.
By Kathy Grant Westbrook
Related Links:
- Inn on Church Street
- Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County
- Henderson County Travel and Tourism
29 Tar Heel History
Escape to Banner Elk
A two-month stay in the autumnal mountains brought fiction writer Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings creative inspiration through what would become a lifelong friendship.
By Michael Joslin
34 Tar Heel People
Sacred Grounds
Jane Blanks Barnhill has driven every road in Robeson County in her efforts to track down the lost graves of her Lumbee Indian ancestors.
By Megan Williams
38 Bottling Success By Chris Gigley
Thirsting for a unique carbonated beverage, David Pangle created a drink that was too good not to share.
42 History Lessons By Marla Hardee Milling
In Saluda, elementary students turn a fund-raiser into a chance to build relationships with other residents.
48 Great Walks: Lake Brandt Greenway By Lynn Setzer
Greensboro picks up the pace on a path with numerous trail options and superb water views.
52 Head of the Class
A Photo Essay
Across the state, remnants of our education history remind us that teaching and learning are timeless and time-honored opportunities.
72 Play It Again
This month, we open the songbook of our state's rhythmic roots to sing the praises of North Carolina's uniquely talented musicians.
74 Fundamental Chords By L.A. Jackson
Carolina Music Ways preserves the sounds of the Piedmont
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84 Pickin' It Up By Lydialyle Gibson
At home with self-taught banjo player Riley Baugus
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92 Carolina Chanteuse By Charles Blackburn Jr.
The soulful voice of Tryon native Nina Simone
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100 Pipe Line By Ruth Moose
Scottish heritage at St. Andrews College
108 A Good Old Time By Diane Silcox-Jarrett
African-American string band The Carolina Chocolate Drops
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116 Well Conducted By Denise Sherman
The exceptional talent of the North Carolina Symphony
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124 Family Harmony By Sonja Beach
Southern Gospel's The Hoppers
132 Singular Sounds By Jimmy Tomlin
Choral and a cappella groups, including the Pitchforks and Out of the Blue at Duke University; the Clef Hangers and the Lorelais at the University of North Carolina; the Twin City Choristers; and the Sea Notes Choral Society
142 Sunday Serenade By Lori K. Tate
D.J. Roger Burt and his long-running big band radio show on WSGE
150 Music Happens Here By Jimmy Tomlin
North Carolina Museum of History's “Rhythm and Roots”
160 Made in the Shade
By L.A. Jackson
Take shelter and find relaxation and renewal at three B&Bs — Corner Oak Manor, Double Oaks, Rowan Oak House — located beneath the protective arms of leafy oaks.
170 Good Hunting
By Chris Nelson
The Liberty Antiques Festival brings out dedicated collectors — and brings old friends together.
176 A Story Worth Telling
By David Schulman
An ambitious new initiative by the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina shares the proud history of North Carolina's Jewish residents.
182 Carolina Artists
A Love of Letters
For Buncombe County artist Michael W. Hughey, an early fascination with letters led to an artistic career that transforms the written word through calligraphy.
By Laurie Weaver
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192 Carolina Counties
Carteret County
The aquaculture of this coastal county is crystal clear.
By Lynn Seldon
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200 Perfect Weekend
Wining and Dining
The northern Yadkin River valley yields a rich bouquet of vineyards
and restaurants.
By Ed Williams
Related Links:
- Grassy Creek Vineyards and Klondike Cabins
- Black Wolf Vineyards and Wolf's Lair Restaurant
- Elkin Creek Vineyards and The Kitchen Restaurant
- Frog Holler Cabins
- Shelton Vineyards and Harvest Grill
- The Rockford Inn
- Stony Knoll Vineyards
208 Tar Heel Memories
Dream Home
It's never too late in life to achieve a personal goal — or nurture a piece of history.
By Bryan Haislip
211 Tar Heel Gardening
Go Green and Save
Good for the environment and your wallet, strategically placed trees and shrubs can help reduce energy needs.
By L.A. Jackson
214 Tar Heel Tastes
Apple of My Eye
As the perfect complement to your dinner or for dessert, versatile fried apples are easy to make and perfect to eat anytime.
By R. Kelly Coffey
218 Carolina Kitchen
In a Stir
Nothing beats a meal that's fast, flavorful, and healthy.
By Erica Derr
222 Agenda
Mitford Days; N.C. Hot Sauce Contest; The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life; coin show; private garden tours; Ayden Collard Festival
By Lynne Gantz
Related Links:
- The Garden Conservancy
- JC Raulston Arboretum
- Turtle Island Preserve
- Penland School of Crafts
- John C. Campbell Folk School
- UNC Humanities and Human Values Program
225 Dates & Events
Compiled By Lynne Gantz
236 Tar Heel Images
Rural Roots
By Terry Spencer
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