Near the Dorothea Dix Hospital, a trio of stone houses were a refuge to the staff after long, stressful days. Now, the structures are providing a new kind of healing.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill’s Stonehenge
An architect in the Triangle designed peaceful places and gathering spaces. His stone spiral reminds us to connect with the natural world — and each other.
Pittsboro Feed’s Sweet Gesture
A spare batch of cookies led to a tasty tradition at a family-owned feed store in Chatham County.
Because of Camp Butner
Amid the urgency of World War II, an Army training camp sprang up from fields north of Raleigh. Five years later, the camp was no longer needed, but the existing infrastructure attracted new residents. Today, evidence of that brief but impressive history remains part of Butner’s very foundation.
Growing up Goldsboro
Being raised in the shadow of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base provided one writer an emotional lens through which to view the world.
A Rallying Resurgence in Fayetteville
Fort Liberty’s local impact extends beyond the paratroopers and planes overhead. In this Cumberland County city’s historic downtown, veterans are leading a rejuvenation.
Doing the Most on the Coast
An Elizabeth City-raised writer reflects on the relationship that the local Coast Guard base has long shared with its community.
Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum
In Jacksonville, the Onslow Veterans Pow Wow connects Native American service members to their heritage — and honors veterans from all backgrounds.
The House That Love Built
Sixteen years ago, two close friends in Statesville — soldiers who’d been wounded in the Iraq War — set out on a journey to help themselves by helping others. Today, their nonprofit Purple Heart Homes has resulted in thousands of grateful families across the country.
