A North Carolina veteran survived torpedoes, a storm at sea, and America’s bloodiest battle of World War II. Decades later and a world away, he defied the odds again by becoming the oldest person to ascend the Oak Island Lighthouse.
America’s Lighthouse
The Cape Hatteras Light has guided mariners for more than two centuries and undergone massive changes, but its connection to the Jennette family remains constant.
The Rose Buddies’ Legacy
In the 1980s, two friends in Elizabeth City extended a hand and a fresh flower to visitors who arrived by boat. Today’s Rose Buddies continue the tradition of offering a gracious welcome in the Harbor of Hospitality.
Ripe Revival Presents a Farm-Fresh Idea
Inspired by his early years on his friends’ family farm, a Rocky Mount native started an organization that supports farmers — including those same childhood friends — while making fresh food more accessible in eastern North Carolina.
The Pipes Are Calling
In Wake County, a native of Scotland teaches others how to craft beautiful bagpipes — and the art of playing them.
Hope Blooms
Tended by a mother and son, a local flower farm and delivery service has sown seeds of joy and positivity in the Triangle area.
A Day Spent in Greensboro
Where to eat, shop, admire art, and explore the outdoors on a sunny day trip to the Gate City.
Finding Answers in the Archives
A public library in Oxford holds clues to the past for the countless North Carolinians who can trace their roots to the area around Granville County.
Protecting the Land Takes a Mill Village
The South Fork Catawba River brought light and life to early McAdenville, powering machines that provided steady work. Now, this former textile town has a new mission: taking care of the river that built it.
