Demands for higher pay and a 40-hour workweek ignite a furor in Gastonia in 1929.
february 2014
Walking Through the Hall with a Legend
The achievements chronicled at the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame elicit “Where were you?” queries from older generations, and “Who’s that?” exclamations from young fans. Coach Bill Guthridge has an answer to both questions: That’s him on the sidelines.
McCall’s Bar-B-Que
These two men do barbecue on a big scale, but not by sacrificing quality. In barbecue-loving Goldsboro, they wouldn’t dare.
And Dance by the Light of the Moon
From the living room, which faces east, they’ll see it rise. I’ll bet it’ll be bright. I’ll bet it’ll be beautiful.
Flight of Fancy: The Carolina Parakeet
The cardinal represents North Carolina, but maybe a vanished breed should be our state bird.
Perfect Tar Heel Pound Cake
For a quintessential North Carolina dessert, try this classic pound cake.
