For more than three decades, the small college town north of Charlotte has been known for its Hallmark-like holiday festival featuring costumed pooches, gingerbread houses, and Christmas trees galore.
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The Close-Knit Community of North Carolina’s Yarn Shops
When the threads of life get tangled, there’s one place where North Carolina knitters go to get advice, share joys and sorrows, and create something together: the couch at their favorite yarn shop.
How Mount Olive Welcomed Newcomers and Created Community
By welcoming Haitian immigrants, Mount Olive put its motto into practice. Now, a big-hearted community is even bigger.
Two Cultures Come Together on Ocracoke Island
On Ocracoke Island, where old-timers claim kin from Blackbeard’s day, a new community is taking shape. The two cultures may not speak the same native language, but they understand that the best way to weather change is together.
