A retired city planner finds his calling photographing the barns and historic homes of Edgecombe County. His images preserve a fading landscape while helping us see it anew.
Roots & Grooves
For three decades, the tobacco town of Kinston was known as a hothouse for musical talent. Teachers and their students dazzled audiences with their jazz, swing, and R&B jams, giving rise to a new American sound: funk.
Decidedly Sylva: Innovation Brewing Company
A young, enterprising couple set their sights on a small town with big appeal. They built their taproom from the inside out — and now it’s a favorite local hub.
Saving a Seat to Inspire Change
For Phil Freelon, the architect who designed the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, inspiration comes from the powerful stories behind ordinary objects.
