In Randolph County and across the state, volunteer firefighters never hesitate to help a neighbor in need.
Flock Together
Since 1962, the family behind Joyce Farms in Winston-Salem has adapted to a changing agricultural landscape. By choosing heritage breeds, they make it possible for small-scale farmers to do what they love, and for North Carolina chefs to serve their poultry with pride.
The Family-Made Power of Southern Supreme Fruitcakes
Think you don’t like this sweet, dense Christmas classic? In Chatham County, the family behind Southern Supreme fruitcakes kindly asks you to reconsider.
The Power of Love in Denton
Over five days in Davidson County, ag enthusiasts show off antique tractors, combines, and mowers with pride. At the Southeast Old Threshers’ Reunion, memories of the farming life — and the beloved engines that have powered it — endure.
A Colonial Christmas at Tryon Palace
In New Bern, the historical interpreters at the first North Carolina State Capitol invite visitors to immerse themselves in the holidays of the 1700s.
Hemp Comes Home
Absent from North Carolina’s landscape for 80 years, the plant with a hundred uses finds its way back to the fields.
Mema’s Famous Strawberry Cake in New Bern
In a cheerful kitchen in Craven County, a grandmother created a recipe that delighted her young grandson. That grandson grew up to be a chef, and the cake still holds a special place in their family — and on his menu at Cypress Hall.
The Molasses Makers of Davidson County
Making molasses is no easy task. But every fall, a group of friends gathers to enjoy each other’s company — and turn sorghum cane into sweet syrup fit for a biscuit.
The Heirloom Life in North Carolina
It may seem like homesteading is having a moment, but our state’s feed-and-seed stores have been there all along, offering supplies, support, and the one thing every gardener needs: hope.
