A historian celebrates the holidays in Lumberton, inside a lavish manor that he’s reclaimed for the ancestor who laid its foundation.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
A Legacy Flies High in Kill Devil Hills
On the Outer Banks, descendants of the Wright brothers and those who saw them fly imagine what it was like to soar into the wild blue yonder for the first time.
The Cardinal
When the days darken and the natural world seems to slow, these crimson creatures offer a symbol of hope and love, serving as a harbinger for lively times ahead.
Secrets in Stone
Near the Dorothea Dix Hospital, a trio of stone houses were a refuge to the staff after long, stressful days. Now, the structures are providing a new kind of healing.
Chapel Hill’s Stonehenge
An architect in the Triangle designed peaceful places and gathering spaces. His stone spiral reminds us to connect with the natural world — and each other.
Pittsboro Feed’s Sweet Gesture
A spare batch of cookies led to a tasty tradition at a family-owned feed store in Chatham County.
Because of Camp Butner
Amid the urgency of World War II, an Army training camp sprang up from fields north of Raleigh. Five years later, the camp was no longer needed, but the existing infrastructure attracted new residents. Today, evidence of that brief but impressive history remains part of Butner’s very foundation.
Growing up Goldsboro
Being raised in the shadow of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base provided one writer an emotional lens through which to view the world.
A Rallying Resurgence in Fayetteville
Fort Liberty’s local impact extends beyond the paratroopers and planes overhead. In this Cumberland County city’s historic downtown, veterans are leading a rejuvenation.
