From Elizabeth Hudson: Carolina Glee Club
On spring mornings, our editor in chief’s spirit is buoyed by the sound of birds.
Opening
How Much Do You Know About North Carolina’s Craft Beer Scene?
Brewing has a long history in our state — even longer than you might think! Here’s a toast to those who paved the way for great beer, and to those who carry on the tradition.
Welcome Home
Neighborhood: Winston-Salem’s West End
This neighborhood was designed in 1890 as a picturesque “streetcar suburb.” It feels much the same now as it did back then.
Six North Carolina Companies Protecting the Planet
When it comes to helping the environment, these folks are making a difference — on Earth Day and every day.
Morning Glory in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Getting away from it all isn’t easy, but the rewards are many: The simplicity of a cabin kitchen. The joy of togetherness. The day’s first cup of coffee, sipped as the sun rises over the mountains.
Eats
Over the Moon: The Harvest Moon Grille in Lincolnton
Joy, creativity, and local ingredients — plus a dash of inspiration from around the world — infuse every bright and colorful meal at this restaurant in Lincolnton.
Pickled Asparagus Spears
Sometimes, it is easy being — er, eating — green. Especially when there’s a jar of pickled asparagus in the fridge.
Lemony Pea and Mint Salad
This light, fresh dish is springtime in a salad.
Pistachio Shortbread
Serve these buttery shortbread cookies with a dollop of apricot jam.
Broccoli Slaw
This easy-to-make slaw is tangy, crunchy, and refreshing.
Features
The Old General Store That Became a Home
A family brings new life, fresh stories, and a renewed sense of purpose to an abandoned general store near Boone.
Centuries-Old Instruments Handmade in High Point
In a woodworking studio, instruments lost to history are making music once again, while their craftsman finds his true calling.
How Mount Olive Welcomed Newcomers and Created Community
By welcoming Haitian immigrants, Mount Olive put its motto into practice. Now, a big-hearted community is even bigger.
South Main Cycles Restores a Treasured Family Bicycle from Cuba
Mechanics at a small shop in Belmont restored a beloved bike that followed a family from their old home in Cuba to their new one in Charlotte.
Rocky Mount Mills: A Village on the Rise
A 200-year-old textile mill is reinventing life on the Tar River for a new generation in Rocky Mount.
Loft Living at the Historic Revolution Cotton Mill
In Greensboro, the historic architecture of a former cotton mill has been reimagined for loft living — proving that building community never goes out of style.
A Fisherman’s Muse
Ramona came to Dean Dosher as a kind of daydream, so he built her from memory and vintage parts. Now, when he pilots her along the Lockwood Folly River, the journey is a homecoming and a discovery.
When the Concert Comes Home
Across North Carolina, folks have opened their living rooms and yards to friends and neighbors for house concerts that bring communities together through the intimacy and fellowship of song.
Seven Great Spots to Hit After a Round of Golf in Pinehurst
After 18 holes of golf — or just a day of shopping — dinner, drinks, and camaraderie at these Sandhills spots are just what the caddie ordered.
The 1960s: How a Silent Vigil Changed Duke University
As the nation mourns the loss of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., college students in Durham take action on campus.
Ramblin’ Man: The Crossing
When the trees part and the trail slopes down to flowing waters, a hiker must decide: Try your luck and leap from rock to slippery rock — or take a deep breath and ford the stream?
Closing
The Masters and the Man from Morganton
In 1954, Billy Joe Patton, an amateur golfer from North Carolina, qualified for the sport’s most storied tournament. He almost won.
