Senior editor Jeremy Markovich ran into actor Pat Kilbane while on assignment in Snow Camp, proving that truth is, indeed, "bizarro" than fiction.
This Greensboro Factory Makes Denim The Old-Fashioned Way
Inside the place that’s making the stuff of jeans in a way that just isn’t done in America anymore
Bojangles’ and the Southern Fried IPO
The iconic Southern fast-food chain is fixin’ to sell you some stock with your sweet tea. Will it stay true to its roots?
A Fan Until the End, and Beyond
A new study uses obituaries to find out what makes the loyal followers of college sports.
The Great Lexington Barbecue Cover-Up
Hidden for decades behind a wall in the mayor’s office, the discovery of the town’s oldest barbecue pits is jogging a city’s collective memory.
NoDa Is Charlotte’s Island of Interesting
NoDa, Charlotte’s historic arts neighborhood, reflects the ever-changing New South right now — no telling what it’ll be tomorrow.
A Guide to North Carolina’s College Mascots
The only way we could get this motley crew of birds, beasts, and men to pose together was to illustrate them. But the rivalries between these Division I good luck charms are good-natured — we think.
Who We {Say We} Are
Are you a typical North Carolinian? The Elon University Poll asks residents about their likes, dislikes, and opinions on all things N.C.
The Scoop on Howling Cow
The coolest thing at North Carolina State University comes frozen.