In honor of our story in the August issue on the history of Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill, the newest entry in our Decades Series, Mark Kemp, Our State’s official soundtrack maker, curated this tribute featuring a selection of Cat’s Cradle performers — like the Red Clay Ramblers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Mipso, and more — from the 1970s to today.
Tucked into a historic neighborhood, a backyard in Forsyth County holds hundreds of Southern wildflowers collected by one wild flower woman.
John Champlin has traveled across the state — and the nation — in search of hard-to-find spots that serve an unforgettable hot dog. After 11 years, what he’s discovered goes way beyond the bun.
In the early 20th century, textile mill owners sponsored baseball teams, providing entertainment for their employees and nurturing a passion for the game that’s been handed down through generations of North Carolinians.
Our writer reflects on where his love of vinyl began, and how the snap, crackle, and pop of a needle sliding across a turntable will always satisfy his soul.
