In 1936, a young man from Lexington left the orphanage that raised him and built a legacy from the ground up. His company — appropriately called National — keeps women around the country dressed in comfort, and his story continues to inspire.
I-95 Road Trip: Main Street Magic in Roanoke Rapids
On “The Avenue,” the beating heart of Roanoke Rapids, a shop called Rivertown keeps reinventing itself, delivering just what its customers are looking for — including, simply, a comforting spot to spend an afternoon.
All Jazzed Up at The Mills Downtown Bistro
Inspired by the Roaring Twenties, a young chef returned to his hometown and opened a tapas restaurant with a vintage vibe and modern twists on classic cuisine.
A Topsail Island Homecoming
For one special week every summer, relatives from across the state and around the country make their way to Topsail Island for food, fun, and a family reunion of epic proportions.
The Medicine Museum
In Nash County, doctors, nurses, and the remedies they once used to heal patients across North Carolina are memorialized in a repository for all things curative.
Season of Hope
Pastel dyed eggs dotting the landscape are a sure sign that winter is winding down, but as every gardener knows, patience is key: Spring doesn’t necessarily begin when the Easter sermon ends.
Over the Moon in Belhaven
Feasts at Spoon River combine gourmet dishes and an ever-changing art space that would rival any meal at Tiffany’s.
From the Heart
To many, Valentine’s Day is about romantic partners exchanging cards and candy, but the true essence of the holiday is love in every form.
A Most Welcome New Year
Possibilities and new beginnings await us in 2026 — and, ready or not, it all starts on January 1.
