This beekeeping couple turned a honey hobby into a buzzing business in Albemarle.
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Meet the Maker: Joanne Blough
With the help of her trusty loom, Joanne Blough weaves thread into beautiful accessories in Morganton.
Meet the Maker: Ritchie Hill Bakery
Cheese straw connoisseurs Heath and Charles Ritchie follow a 100-year-old family recipe to create a beloved (and addicting) Southern staple in Concord.
Meet the Maker: Mrs. Ruth’s Jams
Ruth Taylor’s award-winning jams, handmade in Apex with North Carolina ingredients, are worthy of your biscuit.
Meet the Maker: Ken Hall Knives
In the mountains of North Carolina, knife maker Ken Hall turned a longtime dream into his one-of-a-kind, hand-forged creations.
Meet the Maker: The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery
In Farmville, a philosophy professor-turned-craft brewer carved out a spot in the beer industry — and in his small-town community.
Meet the Maker: Shop Class
In New Bern, a longtime woodworker opens his workshop to the community.
Meet the Maker: Katie Crawford Art
Fayetteville artist Katie Crawford Allen combines the wonder of childhood with the wisdom of adulthood to create whimsical characters that bring imagination to life.
Meet the Maker: Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge
Seventy-two years after Red Bridges opened a beloved barbecue joint in Shelby, a third generation is carrying on the pit-smoked, hand-chopped tradition he started.
