At Fairfield — the “Quiet Giant” of Lenoir — furniture is a family tradition.
Little Flower on the Prairie
In a Cabarrus County conservancy, a rare sunflower is making a comeback.
The Pamlico Perch
A historic home on the banks of the Neuse River serves as the ultimate family gathering spot.
The Weekend Crowd at JD’s Smokehouse
For only three days each week, a former hosiery mill building in the foothills becomes a barbecue destination powered by a hardworking family.
A Renaissance of Flavor With Old North Shrub
A Cleveland County farmer uses local crops, including his own, to put a new spin on old-fashioned drinking vinegars.
A Simply Perfect Cheeseburger at ACE No. 3
At this Charlotte restaurant, there’s just one rule for making a winning burger: Less is more.
12 Days of Davidson
For more than three decades, the small college town north of Charlotte has been known for its Hallmark-like holiday festival featuring costumed pooches, gingerbread houses, and Christmas trees galore.
Inside Morris Costumes: Charlotte’s Center of Make-Believe
More than 50 years ago, the Morris family business began with gorilla suits sewn in a basement in Charlotte. Now, they send costumes all over the world, helping customers transform into their spookiest, sweetest, and silliest selves.
A Zest for Giving
A tiny entrepreneur with a giant heart sells lemonade by the gallon to help babies in need.
