Making neon signs is part art, part science. Since 1986, Raleigh’s Nate Shaeffer has been bending glass to bring its special light to life. Watch him make our state glow.
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Main Street Moments: Pineville
Grab lunch at a divine diner, make your own candle at a unique downtown shop, and take a lakeside stroll in this charming small town near Charlotte.
Social Distancing, 32 Miles off the North Carolina Coast
A man from Charlotte bought an old Coast Guard light station named Frying Pan Tower. Recently, he’s been exploring what it means to be truly isolated.
North Carolina’s Christmas Tree Whisperer
Larry Smith doesn’t have an email address. Or a smartphone. Or a computer. He prefers a direct connection with his family, friends — and Fraser firs.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake
If you can’t get enough chocolate, a drizzle of royal icing is a simple, easy complement to this dense, rich cake.
