The February 2022 Issue

Seven sites, sounds, and Black-owned businesses to explore in February.

Dig into authentic Jamaican food in Rocky Mount, sip sparkling wine at Charlotte’s only Black-owned winery, and savor a bourbon “banoffee” pecan cinnamon roll in Greensboro.

To celebrate Black History Month, take a journey into the history of African American music in North Carolina with our curated Spotify playlist.

“The Fighting Scots” is more than a high school team name: It’s a rallying cry for longtime residents — including one community director — who are building up their downtown for generations to come.

Sunshine by the spoonful: Winter blues don’t stand a chance against this soup that combines fresh carrots with warm, zesty ginger.

This flavorful, simmering soup comes together in a snap.

Two steaming sips to warm you on a crisp fall morning.

These fluffy pancakes will go like … well, you know.

Two Southern staples come together in this creamy, buttery breakfast favorite.

Soft, flaky, buttery perfection.

The perfect breakfast side requires seasoned ’taters and a homemade dip.

Across the state, tiny feet are on the move: North Carolina is alive with amphibian activity this time of year. On a rainy night, you just might spot a salamander scurrying toward its ancestral breeding pool.

A Williamsboro native reflects on growing up near Old Saint John’s Episcopal Church, a place defined by its long history and dedicated caretakers.

Across North Carolina, expressions of love in red, pink, and rainbow — the colors of passion and unity — are everywhere.

At a homey specialty pasta shop in Durham, the South meets Southern Italy in a pimento cheese ravioli that would make any grandma proud.

Her porcelain pieces may look like works of art, but Julie Wiggins’s teapots are ready for any occasion.

The winemaking traditions of a family-owned vineyard in northwestern North Carolina stretch back to New York City in the early 20th century and, before that, to the fertile hills of Italy.

Early on, a woodworker in Rowan County learned to infuse his projects with a blend of art, science, and ingenuity. Then, a chance request sparked the idea to add smoke and spirits to the mix.

A Lee County couple has turned a love of bags and a talent for upcycling old military gear into a career.

The 11 honorable mentions in our Made in NC Awards impressed our judges — and us! — with their incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and stories showcasing the best that North Carolina has to offer.

From his childhood on a farm in Richmond County to his barrier-breaking achievements on the North Carolina Supreme Court, Henry Frye builds his life and career on a foundation of hard work and integrity.

In 1902, African American educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown founded a groundbreaking school in Sedalia. Today, her legacy lives on.