Like many congregations across the state, members of Franklinton United Methodist Church support each other through life’s hardships. And for this small group of big-hearted people, that benevolence reaches deep into the surrounding communities.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Little Flower on the Prairie
In a Cabarrus County conservancy, a rare sunflower is making a comeback.
In Search of Down East
In Carteret County, the North River does more than divide the land. It defines a specific, once-remote region of North Carolina and the distinct culture and traditions that took root there, shaped by sound and sea.
Andy Griffith
On his namesake show, the Mount Airy native shared the spotlight with a fictional version of his hometown.
Going for the Gold Hill Founders Day
In the early 19th century, fortune seekers headed to Rowan County to strike it rich. While the mines are now closed, locals still celebrate their community’s history.
Our State Book Club Presents: Michael Parker
After some 30 years spent writing tales of North Carolina and its people, author Michael Parker moved away to explore a new setting. In an unexpected twist, he returned home, where undiscovered stories await.
Living Among the Gardens
In Wayne County, a couple built a new home on family land. They’re now the fourth generation to navigate the backyard’s mossy paths, tend its heritage camellias, and find solace in its secrets.
The North Carolina State Toast
In 1957, the General Assembly adopted a piece by Leonora Martin and Mary Burke Kerr as our official state toast. Today, 120 years after it was written, those stirring words continue to conjure images of life in North Carolina.
The North Carolina State Toast
In 1957, the General Assembly adopted a piece by Leonora Martin and Mary Burke Kerr as our official state toast. Today, 120 years after it was written, those stirring words continue to conjure images of life in North Carolina.
