Since moving to the High Country in the early 1970s, one woman has proudly advocated for nearly every cause in her Watauga County town.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Richard Petty
Many debate the greatest of all time in American sports, but when it comes to North Carolina racing, there’s no doubt who reigns supreme.
The Pamlico Perch
A historic home on the banks of the Neuse River serves as the ultimate family gathering spot.
Life Cycle
An avid cyclist whose love of riding began as a child shares the story of how he overcame a life-changing crash to hit the pedals again.
Jockey’s Ridge
There is no more recognizable natural feature on the Outer Banks than the largest living sand dune on the East Coast — but this coastal icon was almost lost to development in the 1970s.
The Right-Hand Man
Working for Hugh Morton meant coordinating film crews and helping design the Mile-High Swinging Bridge. One man handled it all with ease.
Peace in the Uwharries
On one joy-filled Sunday every August, a quiet church comes to life. There, descendants of two African American families celebrate a shared heritage that dates to a 19th-century Randolph County community rooted in faith and bound by family ties.
We’ve Come This Far By Faith
For nearly two centuries, pilgrims have traveled from across the state to a 50-acre plot of land in Lincoln County for prayer and fellowship at what some say is the oldest camp meeting in the country.
Shall We Gather?
A Southern funeral brings us together in joy as well as sorrow, comforted by stories and memories, food and fellowship, laughter and tears — until we meet again.
