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FEBRUARY 2023

Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Bright Black

A Triangle-area family mixes positive messages with scents of lilac, myrrh, tobacco, and other fragrances. Their handcrafted candles illuminate the music and culture of the African diaspora.

by Emiene Wright & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Farm to Feet

The second-generation owner of a Surry County hosiery mill is helping keep a North Carolina legacy industry alive. His company’s 21st-century socks feature bold designs and high-quality fabrics geared to dedicated lovers of the outdoors.

by Eddie Huffman & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Ex-Files Knives

Inspired by a long tradition among Appalachian farmers, a couple in Buncombe County transforms vintage tools and time-worn fabrics into handcrafted cutlery for modern kitchens.

by Drew Perry & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Shanti Elixers

Jun is an ancient beverage shrouded in mystery. Made by fermenting honey and tea, its origin is uncertain. But today, a group of women near Asheville are writing their own chapter in its history.

by Katie Kane & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Sun Raised Foods

When an alternative-energy entrepreneur turned to sheep as an eco-friendly way to help maintain the grass around panels, delicious serendipity struck in the form of lamb salami.

by David Boraks & Tamiya Anderson
Back In The Day

Don’t Wake the Baby!

A quirky — and somewhat controversial — rock-a-bye baby contest was held in Washington in 1934.

by Jimmy Tomlin
Our Readers

The Seeker

A self-proclaimed minimalist with an eye for the nostalgic sifts through estates filled with thousands of belongings to find the treasures hidden within.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Home & Garden

A Modern Marvel in Winston-Salem

When a modernist architect found a mid-century home in disrepair, he saw an opportunity to restore the original architect’s vision.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Book Review

Book Review: Carolina Built

A formerly enslaved Edenton woman became a real estate mogul, breaking barriers and making a name for herself in North Carolina history. A modern-day novelist shares her story.

by Tracie Fellers
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