Susan Stafford Kelly

Susan Stafford Kelly was raised in Rutherfordton. She attended UNC-Chapel Hill and earned a Master of Fine Arts from Warren Wilson College. She is the author of Carolina Classics, a collection of essays that have appeared in Our State, and five novels: How Close We Come, Even Now, The Last of Something, Now You Know, and By Accident. Susan has three grown children and lives in Greensboro with her husband, Sterling.

Guides

Message On A Bottle

At Sutler’s Spirit Company in Winston-Salem, Scot Sanborn leads an unconventional, personalized approach to bottling gin.

1940s Series

Preserving History

Earl Kirkland shares stories of the Great Flood of 1940 with visitors of the Swain County Heritage Museum.

Life

A Flair for Flowers

Mary Reynolds Babcock was a free spirit with a green thumb. At the Reynolds family estate in Winston-Salem, her ingenious gardening secrets have been preserved for budding florists.

Eastern

We Live Here: Pickle Pride

One woman brings a world of inspiration to Mount Olive’s annual pickle festival.

Western

A Day at the Park in Hickory

Discover a modern downtown playground that sparks joy and imagination in visitors of every age.

Home & Garden

NC Primer: Budding Beauties

When it comes to flowering trees, these two hold a special place in our yards and our hearts.

Local Landmark

R. Riveter: A Community of Women

Military wives in Southern Pines give new life to a historical icon and surplus fabrics.

Central

Rhythm & Brews at High Rock Outfitters in Lexington

At High Rock Outfitters, explorers, beer enthusiasts, and music lovers find the perfect place for a tune-up.

Food

Slice Pie Company in Raleigh

A father-daughter baking team started their Raleigh-based pie business after a win at the state fair, but their family’s baking secrets go back generations.