On June 3, 1933, while the country was enduring the hardships of the Great Depression, the first issue of The State magazine rolled off the presses, emerging as a beacon of positivity and igniting a sense of hope and celebration in North Carolina. Over the course of 90 years and more than 2,000 issues since, the magazine, now known as Our State, has covered everything from the tallest lighthouse on the East Coast to the world’s largest frying pan — and everything in between.
For 127 years, this Wilson County store has been keeping its community well supplied — by relying on people just as much as what’s on the shelves.
In art class, we learn to notice texture, form, color, and light. On the plate, those same techniques guide chefs, bakers, and makers across North Carolina, turning ingredients into compositions meant to be admired before they’re savored.
A full tray, an ice-cold sweet tea, and a midday break bring us back to our days at the K&W Cafeteria.
Explore hidden gardens and tasty places to eat and drink in Charlotte’s historic neighborhood.
