The owners of this Mount Gilead restaurant are carrying on a legacy nearly a century in the making. And like those who came before them, they’ve added their own special touch.
January 2021
5 North Carolina Shops Serving a Hot Cup of Tea
Whether you prefer a mug in the morning or pinkies up with scones in the afternoon, it’s always the right time for tea.
The State of North Carolina’s HBCUs
For 155 years, our state’s historically Black colleges and universities have produced activists, scientists, educators, and artists. From the Greensboro Four at NC A&T State University, who advanced a civil rights movement, to NC Central University alumnus André Leon Talley, a former Vogue editor, some of the nation’s brightest leaders have been molded in North Carolina.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Paths Forward
Our editor in chief reflects on the importance of libraries, and the people who power them.
The Snows of Appalachia: A Photo Essay
In the west, where the landscape rises to meet the sky, winter arrives early and puts on a show, softening our rugged peaks with a blanket of snow.
Cats in the Pines
Once, our longleaf pines produced the materials that helped ships travel around the globe — but the profits came at a price. Now, the forests that rang out with the sounds of industry stand quiet, and the last witnesses to that era are a rare find indeed.
There’s a 40-Year-Old Doughnut at UNC-Greensboro
No, really.
33 Recipes For a Vegetarian Feast
Discover a delicious collection of 33 vegetarian recipes from Our State’s archives — from charred okra to squash casserole to fried green tomatoes.
Our State Knows Best: Antiquing
Find out what four experts have to say about antiquing like a pro, how to spot the “good stuff,” and the emerging trends that are on their radars.
