When a writer’s oldest daughter heads to college, a flood of memories from their travels around North Carolina causes him to reflect — and to write a letter so they’ll never forget.
The Maple Brothers
Every year, Tim and Matt Nichols create hundreds of different kinds of Japanese maples — in a dizzying array of shapes and colors and sizes — at their mail-order nursery in East Flat Rock. And every one of the trees has roots in their grandmother’s garden.
Seeing the Season When You’re Color-Blind
The reds and golds and purples that paint our mountains every fall are a sight to behold. But for some, color is missing from the show.
The Bamboo Princess of Asheboro
In Randolph County, a young explorer finds a peaceful escape in a castle built with imagination and towering stalks of native bamboo.
An Ode to Sausage Balls
Whether for an after-work soiree, a pre-dinner mixer, or a formal holiday fete, the role of sausage balls is the same: provider of happiness.
Dandelion Eatery in Hendersonville
For the women who create and serve seasonal comfort food as part of a job training program at Dandelion Eatery, hope blooms.
Growing Up Pepsi
A tall glass of cold cola stokes memories of a carbonated childhood.
Years After World War II, Divers Explore Wreck Site of U-352
When the German submarine U-352 was sunk during World War II, no one knew if its remains would ever be seen again. Today, divers visit the sub on almost daily excursions. But you don’t have to venture out to sea to get a glimpse of our state’s maritime history.
Peace Poles Unite Many in Rowan County
The symbol erected in parks throughout Rowan County is simple, its message clear and easy to understand no matter the language: May Peace Prevail On Earth.
