One man’s hobby grew into a haven for serious music collectors and a bright spot for many who just want to plug into their past.
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A Literary Community: Purple Crow Books
Owner Sharon Wheeler has reason to believe in Purple Crow Books’ success. She opened the store in a town populated by acclaimed writers and devoted readers.
Fluent in Music
Acclaimed composer and Winston-Salem native Margaret Vardell Sandresky continues to speak through her award-winning compositions.
Claxton Johnson is Siler City’s Burgermaster
They’re not fancy or complicated, but for 64 years the cheeseburgers at Johnson’s Drive-In have attracted a following of diners devoted to the mouthwatering creations coming off of Claxton Johnson’s griddle.
Growing Dreams: Architectural Trees in Bahama
John Monroe rediscovers a childhood passion for trees at his unique specialty nursery in Bahama.
Everyday Inventor: Jerry Neal
Jerry Neal of RF Micro Devices helped build a company on the microchips in cell phones, but it’s the little daily projects that keep him going, whether he’s fixing up an antique radio or replacing lightbulbs.
Simple Pleasures
The town of Clayton, known for its rich, black soil perfect for growing cotton, watermelon, and tobacco, continues to bond over good food — and a new community center.
Asheboro Inspiration
Downtown Asheboro's arts center features Les Caison III.
Asheboro
Hip new restaurants, art galleries, outdoor sculptures, and some determined native sons and daughters have turned downtown into a place to be.
