An immigrant from Lebanon forged a fashion dynasty and a cozy home in Wake County for lovers of fine clothing.
Long Journey Home
A historian celebrates the holidays in Lumberton, inside a lavish manor that he’s reclaimed for the ancestor who laid its foundation.
Another Kersey Valley Sunday
By day, this adventure park in the Triad is a fall festival to die for. By night, the undead come alive for Halloween tricks. Welcome to one man’s vision of year-round merrymaking.
A Rootin’ Tootin’ Symphony
A novel program begun in the 1940s sent classical musicians into rural towns and counties across North Carolina. Its goal: to provide music education for all children.
Setting the Stage
The Temple Theatre in Sanford — like its counterparts across the state — has the power to change lives.
McConnell Farms Grows the Cream of the Crop
In Henderson County, a third-generation farmer whose family once grew produce for making baby food now creates fanciful flavors of homemade ice cream.
The Survival Game
In Burke County, an ancient sport tied to the Italian immigrants who founded the town of Valdese may be the key to keeping a culture’s traditions in play.
How Sanford Became Brick City
Look around Sanford. It’s practically all red. The Piedmont city is so famous for its clay and brick that it was once nicknamed “The Brick Capital of the USA.” Locals aim to preserve that distinction.
Jumpin’ at the Juke Joint
They didn’t look like much from the outside, but across North Carolina, general stores and barns and even cabins were the place to be when the jukebox started playing.