Dozens of families once called the cottages surrounding the textile factory on the banks of the Henry River home. Today, the humble tract of houses near Hickory has found new purpose and a promising future.
Sacred Land: Tactical Off-Roading in the Uwharries National Forest
The ancient Uwharries aren’t the biggest mountains in North Carolina, but for off-road ramblers in rugged 4x4s, they’re a muddy mess of fun. These drivers know just how tough — and how fragile — this landscape really is.
Warm Fuzzies: Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra
Watching the Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra play holiday standards never gets old — even when the kids do.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Switches Gears During the Holidays
Charlotte Motor Speedway turns into the slow lane at Christmastime, when even NASCAR drivers downshift to take in the sights.
Upcycled & Down-Home
For three days each month, the owners of Chartreuse Barn in Thomasville give the cavernous old space new purpose as a vintage goods shop — and deeper meaning as a peaceful retreat.
The Elma C. Lomax Research and Education Farm in Concord
A community farm outside of Charlotte helps a new crop of farmers learn and grow.
Modern Living in NC: The Ranch Revival
In Charlotte, a broker and a home designer have come up with a new twist on a classic design. It doesn’t fit in with today’s trends. And that’s the point.
Southern Soul of Charlotte: Small But Mighty
Theatre Charlotte is facing the same headwinds as a lot of community theaters. But this little playhouse in leafy Myers Park has found a way to build on its roots while taking some risks.
