Artisans in this Alamance County community create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces, from wood-fired pottery to handcrafted candles. Meet the artists making a difference downtown — and find out where to shop.
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How LabCorp Got Its Start in North Carolina
How a Fortune 500 company rose from humble beginnings in Burlington.
The Man Who Couldn’t Stop Running
Paul "Hardrock" Simpson of Burlington lived his life in the fast lane, and never passed up an opportunity to jog.
Lowe Vintage Instrument Company in Burlington
At Lowe Vintage Instrument Company, a father-and-son duo treasure the gift of music.
Toad & Wee: Building Memories
A quest to understand how boards and blocks become tables and chairs leads a pair of young woodworkers to a furniture factory in Burlington.
Coca-Cola’s Ghostpainter
Andy Thompson applies fresh coats of paint to fading murals around the state.
Daily. Special.
The bean-and-bacon soup is legendary. The banana splits are delicious. Although only seven restaurants exist in the state now, whittled from 42 nearly a half-century ago, Mayberry still creates simple traditions for its customers.
Second Helping
A Burlington school cookbook collects time-tested recipes.
Peggy’s Flank Steak
Peggy McCuiston’s flank steak is one of only a few recipes that appear in both editions of the Burlington Day School cookbook.