A nonprofit in Forsyth County helps people in need furnish their homes with necessities and even items they secretly dream of, like a plush pink couch.
Port City Lady
Inspired by our country’s copper-clad symbol of freedom, there’s a little Liberty in New Hanover County.
Chapel Hill’s Stonehenge
An architect in the Triangle designed peaceful places and gathering spaces. His stone spiral reminds us to connect with the natural world — and each other.
The House That Love Built
Sixteen years ago, two close friends in Statesville — soldiers who’d been wounded in the Iraq War — set out on a journey to help themselves by helping others. Today, their nonprofit Purple Heart Homes has resulted in thousands of grateful families across the country.
Rocking Along
A business owner in Haywood County forwent traditional advertising methods, instead enticing customers with a giant red rocker.
Hear Them Ring
A farm boy grew up listening for the clang of a bell. Today, in Johnston County, his large, loud, and heavy collection rings on.
One Man’s Treasure
Some hobbies take up a corner of the garage. In Hertford County, an eclectic collection of Americana fills an entire high school.
Dig Into Cozy Comfort at Southern Lunch
Nearly a century ago, a young man opened a restaurant to feed passengers leaving the old depot in Lexington. Though Southern Railway is no more, people still travel to the family-owned lunch spot for a plate full of comfort food.
Remembering Captain Woo Woo Harker
A beloved sailor spent his life on the waters around Carteret County. Today, a bronze bust pays tribute to his friendly nature and passion for the sea.
