Two-track roads and tobacco barns. Self-reliance and rustic charm. In North Carolina, “country” is both how we live and the place we call home.
Studio Tour with Whittier’s Joel Queen
A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee uses traditional techniques to keep the pottery of his ancestors alive.
A 3-Member Church Creates a Lasting Legacy in Pender County
In a small community in Pender County, Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church hangs on, thanks to the devotion of its faithful — all three of them.
Rusted & Real
Pickup trucks aren’t about looks. They’re about hard work, country roads, and getting to where you need to go, no matter how rugged the route.
The Restoration of Grimesland Plantation
One man’s efforts to save a local landmark resulted in the restoration of one of Pitt County’s most historic structures.
Come Summertime, Cantaloupes are Ridgeway’s Royalty
From the Waldorf Astoria to the White House and back, Ridgeway’s cantaloupes are famous for their sweetness.
Studio Tour with Durham’s Beverly McIver
In a studio inside a former tobacco warehouse, a nationally renowned artist re-creates the faces of her loved ones in lush oil paintings.
For Home Renovator Sally Spiegel, Communication Comes First
If you think you need two sinks in the bathroom you share with your spouse, you might want to have a chat with Asheville’s Sally Spiegel. She’ll convince you otherwise.
Bee Charmer Hits Asheville’s Sweet Spot
A store in Asheville sells honey from around the world. But it’s an unabashed love for all things bee that makes it a destination.
