Legendary Raleigh librarian Mollie Huston Lee dedicated her life to creating a community where all people could congregate, and minds could flourish.
Friendship by Design
At first, a new house in Raleigh’s historic Oakwood neighborhood spurred controversy among residents who didn’t want contemporary next to traditional. Now, two friends — one a modernist architect, the other a historic preservationist — have helped bring their community back together through a mutual respect for each other and a passion for beautiful homes.
The Dreams That Linger
A century has passed since Latta University closed its doors, and generations have come and gone from the Raleigh neighborhood where it once stood. In North Carolina, history is all around us — even when evidence of the past has all but vanished.
Made in NC: Our Most Honorable Mentions
From a sleek new take on a classic rocking chair to a stylish Blue Ridge Mountain scene in miniature, these incredible runners up are worthy of wonder.
The Beauty of Brunch at Hummingbird
At her intimate, New Orleans-inspired restaurant in a historic Raleigh warehouse, Chef Coleen Speaks proves that tiny can be mighty — and brunch reigns supreme.
Discover Retro Relaxation at The Longleaf Hotel in Raleigh
At this modern-day motor lodge in the land of the longleaf pine, mid-century charm meets North Carolina-inspired design to create the perfect respite.
Cozy & Calm at Raleigh’s Guest House
At this historic house turned peaceful, carefully curated boutique hotel, guests discover a home away from home.
Tales from the Archives at Shaw University
Shaw University in Raleigh set the template for historically Black colleges and universities across the South — and helped establish the nation’s largest HBCU, North Carolina A&T State University.
A New Spin on the Veggie Plate
You know the vegetable plates we get at our favorite meat-and-three diners? A growing number of vegetarian and vegan restaurants across the state are taking that old idea to new levels, offering creative vegetable combinations and alternatives to meat that put a contemporary twist on Southern classics.
