For many North Carolinians in the mid-20th century, these beloved local TV and radio personalities seemed like part of the family.
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A Taste of Appalachia: Molley Chomper Hard Cider
A cidery in Ashe County is growing more than just heirloom apples: It’s cultivating a community.
Well Suited: Wit Clothier in New Bern
A historic home in Craven County was hand-tailored to house a custom clothing shop, where you’ll find your perfect fit.
A Proper Milkshake: Royall’s Soda Shoppe
The fizzy pleasures of an old-fashioned soda shop go way beyond hot dogs and ice cream. Those cozy booths save sweet memories for future generations.
Ready for Reda’s in Rocky Mount
When a longtime restaurateur met a talented chef, their elevated take on comfort food found a home in eastern North Carolina.
Legendary Grit: Atkinson Milling Company
Everybody knows Ray Wheeler as “The Cornbread Man.” But it takes generations of family to keep a centuries-old gristmill going strong.
Breaking the Bread Curse at La Farm Bakery
In an unassuming strip mall in Cary, an internationally acclaimed French baker transforms a little yeast, flour, and salt into delicious perfection. And he wants you to learn to do it, too. Really.
Follow the Biscuits: 23 Places to Get Your Biscuit Fix
Where to find the biggest, cheesiest, and sweetest biscuits in North Carolina.
Blue-Ribbon Biscuits
Who needs funnel cake when you can have these State Fair treats?