On a charming pick-your-own flower farm in Buncombe County, the land blooms with beauty and family history.
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The Man who Charted the Coast
Edward Moseley used chains, clocks, and compasses to create a map of eastern North Carolina. Nearly three centuries later, his attention to accuracy and detail is still astonishing.
Blooms and Birdsong at Wing Haven Gardens
A gardener's passion and imagination left a public legacy of urban green and serenity only minutes from Charlotte's skyscrapers.
Music and Food Merge at Soundbites at the Pub
Trade the auditorium chair for a seat at the table: The North Carolina Symphony’s Soundbites at the Pub series brings together good food, beautiful music, and new friends.
Barber Reddin Honeycutt is a Cut Above The Rest
With his razor-sharp craftsmanship, Reddin Honeycutt is the boss at Cat’s Barber Shop in Fayetteville.
The Fabric of Elkin: The Chatham Manufacturing Company
Thanks to the Chatham Manufacturing Company, the history of Elkin is defined by a single cozy object: the Chatham blanket.
Into the Mountains & Along U.S. Highway 276
U.S. Highway 276 winds a familiar path through the Blue Ridge Mountains, bisecting towns and forests — and stirring memories — along the way.
Asheville’s Fortress of Art: The Biltmore Estate
A top-secret scheme during World War II made a room at Biltmore a hidden vault for our nation’s most valuable works of art.
The Story of the Tobacco Industry in
North Carolina
Fifty years ago, the landmark surgeon general’s report on smoking and health shook the tobacco industry in North Carolina. Today, farmers and their fields are turning over new leaves.
