Before he learned to play fiddle, the South’s most famous fiddler learned to play guitar. Charlie Daniels has never forgotten that moment, or the friend who taught him.
Building a Better Boardwalk
The ocean isn’t the only draw at Carolina Beach, where a beloved seaside symbol with an 80-year history gets its moment in the sun.
Retro Wrightsville
What never goes out of style? A vacation where you don’t have to lift a finger. For 50 years, guests at the Blockade Runner in Wrightsville Beach have enjoyed warm smiles, sandy beaches, and service that meets their every need.
Fire on the Mountain: Penland School of Crafts
The small towns in Mitchell and Yancey counties were known for minerals and mining until Harvey Littleton arrived and blew the doors off with his glasswork, turning the Toe River Valley into a hotbed for art.
Little Pigs BBQ
Peggy Swicegood says her husband, Joe, is the face of this restaurant. For 50 years, he’s shared a smile and said hello.
Wall Poems Provide Inspiration on Charlotte Streets
A citywide art project is bringing together poetry and graphic design in Charlotte, rewarding those who take a moment to look up.
Midwood Smokehouse
For traditional N.C. barbecue, Charlotte isn’t your best bet. One man knows why, and he hopes to change that.
Fresh, Fried, & Familiar: Fish Camps in Gaston County
In Gaston County on Friday night, if you’re not feasting on catfish, hush puppies, and slaw in a fish camp — you’re probably waiting in line to get in.
The History of Family Dollar Stores
Leon Levine built Family Dollar Stores from a basement bargain shop in Charlotte to a Fortune 500 company with thousands of stores across the nation. Now the man who created an empire is giving it away.
