Every year, musicians and fans gather in Mount Airy to honor the famed fiddler whose timeless sound defined this northern pocket of the Foothills.
Beauty in the Strings
With loving support from her grandmother, a Catawba County woman learned to play the instrument of the angels. Now, as a founding member of the North Carolina Harp Ensemble, she helps others create the sounds of their dreams.
Carolina Barn Dance
Every Saturday night from May to October, in a cavernous hall in Maggie Valley, cloggers celebrate North Carolina’s official state folk dance — and, in the process, preserve a treasured tradition.
Starstruck: 5 Historic Sightings of Rock Stars in North Carolina
Some of the biggest names in rock ’n’ roll have taken a break from the stage while traveling through North Carolina to explore and mingle with locals.
Made in NC: Farm to Feet
The second-generation owner of a Surry County hosiery mill is helping keep a North Carolina legacy industry alive. His company’s 21st-century socks feature bold designs and high-quality fabrics geared to dedicated lovers of the outdoors.
Down to Earth
A brick sculpture stretches across a downtown block in the rolling hills of Surry County, paying homage to a few of the everyday people who built America’s favorite small town.
Playing the Doodad
It started as a 50th birthday gift to a music-loving dad: Turn a 140-year-old tobacco barn on a family’s 60-acre farm near Greensboro into a stage. Eight years later, it’s a gift to music lovers across the Piedmont.
