During the Jewish holiday of Purim, congregants at Greensboro’s Temple Emanuel send a sweet message to older members of the community, reminding them that they are loved.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
A Southport Showstopper
For a couple in Brunswick County, turning their house into a home became quite the production. Now, its welcoming front porch sets the stage for neighborly visits.
Appalachian Trail
Home to the tallest peaks along the near 2,200-mile route, North Carolina’s stretch of Appalachian Trail draws both thru-hikers and day-trippers for mountain views and tranquility.
The Legacy of the Davie Poplar
North Carolina’s dedication to public education is symbolized by a centuries-old tree in Chapel Hill — and the students who planted its offspring across the state 30 years ago.
Nina Simone
For this legendary musician, the path to stardom — and civil rights activism — began during her early childhood in Tryon.
Made in NC Awards: Food
Meet the baker behind Sweater Box Confections’ bite-sized tea cookies. Our favorite? The crisp-yet-delicate lavender lemon shortbread cookies.
Made in NC Awards: Drink
Inspired by the convivial ritual of family cocktail hours, Durham Distillery owners Lee and Melissa Katrincic created Conniption Kinship Gin, an eye-catching violet spirit that is quickly making fans out of gin naysayers.
Made in NC Awards: Home & Garden
The Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina are known for producing world-class hardwood. But when a tree nears the end of its life, woodworker Keegan Watson steps in and gives discarded pieces new life as beautifully made home furnishings.
Made in NC Awards: Style
This heartwarming — and head-warming — collaboration takes shapes as a one-of-a-kind beanie developed using materials and talent within a 135-mile radius.
