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.
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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.
Made in NC Awards: Craft
By salvaging wood from abandoned barns across North Carolina, luthier Matt Schiemann gives these historic pieces new life ... and a new sound.
The Love Story Behind the Carolina Chocolate Festival
First came love, then came marriage, then came the largest chocolate celebration in eastern North Carolina.
Meet Snerd, Garner’s Furry Forecaster
When will the spring sun shine again? In Wake County, all eyes are on one groundhog with a modern approach to answering this annual question.
Meet Our Made in NC Award Winners
Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the talented artisans who won top honors in 2023 — and watch them at work.
Poetry in Motion: A Writer Takes His Cue From Jazz
How a celebrated North Carolina writer found his rhythm by doing spoken-word performances of his verse accompanied by improvised music.
How Highlands’ Powder Play Sparked a Snowy Tradition
For years, sledding down Monkey Hill in Macon County has been a popular winter activity. Now, it’s the inspiration for the area’s annual Snow Fest.
Mt. Olive Pickles
When met with a surplus of produce, Southerners turn to Ball jars of brine. In one Wayne County railroad town, this led to the launch of a booming business — and a small town’s identity.
