John Hall’s ancestors played an integral role in the development of Catawba County. He carries on their legacy with a sense of humble pride.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Soaring Salute
Through their P-51 Mustang, known as Swamp Fox, father-and-son pilots Robert and RT Dickson honor the memory of a World War II fighter pilot who — like so many service members — flew under the radar.
Cheerwine
This sweet cherry soda, invented in Salisbury, has been a cherished Tar Heel treasure for more than 100 years.
Estate Sale Treasures
The promise of finding valuable antiques may drive some to sift through strangers’ left-behind keepsakes. But for others, the payoff is discovering the very personal backstories of everyday objects.
Made in the USA at BL Makers Market
In Thomasville, the child of a textile factory family with equal talent for art and business has breathed new life into her community. Her makers market carries goods created entirely in America.
The Broadcaster
This man has made a career in the media industry, but transmitting his love of North Carolina to everyone is his true life’s work.
Good Bones in New Bern
After sitting empty for more than 20 years, a 19th-century home in Craven County was restored by a couple who kept poignant reminders of its storied past in place.
NC Icons: The Appalachian Trail
A record-setting hiker and North Carolina native reflects on what makes our state such an iconic part of the most famous hiking trail in the world.
Doc Watson
The legacy of the legendary flat-picking guitarist from Watauga County lives on.
