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.
