Spring blooms, summer adventures, fall leaves, and winter fireplaces: Throughout the year, an interior designer’s Waynesville cottage showcases her favorite things.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
The Pipes Are Calling
In Wake County, a native of Scotland teaches others how to craft beautiful bagpipes — and the art of playing them.
A New Guard at The Pioneer Theater
Generations of Roanoke Islanders have watched films and shared boxes of popcorn at this historic cinema that’s welcomed audiences since 1918.
Soap Box Heroes
At the top of the hill at the Burke County Fairgrounds, a torch is passed to a new generation of racers who must face their fears, drive straight, and compete for a Derby Day trophy.
Forging a Frontiersman
In the hills of North Carolina, a young Daniel Boone strengthened his fishing and hunting skills. Each spring, a Davie County town pays tribute to his family’s influence.
Covered Bridges
Not just part of your route, covered bridges offer a portal into a time long past. Here are four historic ones to visit in North Carolina.
Back in the Stands
Play ball! From the Asheville Tourists to the Down East Wood Ducks, fans of minor league teams across North Carolina settle in for another season of dreams.
Finding a Voice at Dark City Poets Society
In a mountain town with a rich literary tradition, poets of all levels share their stories — of love and loss, joy and sorrow, fleeting thoughts and deep revelations — at monthly readings.
Flock Together
Since 1962, the family behind Joyce Farms in Winston-Salem has adapted to a changing agricultural landscape. By choosing heritage breeds, they make it possible for small-scale farmers to do what they love, and for North Carolina chefs to serve their poultry with pride.
