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A Clean Start: Soapmaking in Hickory

A near-fatal accident led Katye Fredieu to soapmaking to care for her wounds and her community.

by C.A. Carlson
Central

Always in Fashion: The Front Porch in Eden

At The Front Porch, locals gather in a historic downtown building that has long been the go-to source for news and nostalgia — and now, new clothes, too.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Eastern

Pine Level Hardware & Furniture in Pine Level

At a furniture store in Johnston County, every customer — whether they buy a sofa or a screwdriver — is part of a family tradition more than a century in the making.

by Jamey Cross
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Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman

On the bank of the French Broad, a local outfitter gives back to the waters that sustain it.

by C.A. Carlson
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Smart Art: DECO in Raleigh

An eclectic shop in our capital city inspires joy and laughter through quirky local pieces you won’t find anywhere else.

by Layla Khoury-Hanold
Eastern

The Ivy Cottage Passes Down Memories

When Wilmington residents have antiques or valuables to sell, they entrust them to this upscale consignment shop and its adorable “Ambassador of Love.”

by Megan Smith
Central

Phydeaux in Chapel Hill

When your pet is in need of pampering, leash up and head to a Triangle-area store designed for the furry, feathered, and fabulous.

by Piper Anderson
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In Tandem Gallery in Bakersville

At a gallery in Mitchell County, an artistic couple showcases fine ceramics that are made to be admired and used.

by C.A. Carlson
Eastern

Seagreen Gallery in Nags Head

A family of unconventional artists turns trash into treasure at their Outer Banks gallery.

by Katie King
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