Don’t let the name fool you – Black Mountain Chocolate makes small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate right in downtown Winston-Salem.
february 2017
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.
Memberships Are for Life at The Cary Newcomers Club
In Cary, a special club caters to people who are new in town and looking for friends — but it never kicks them out. No matter how long they’ve lived here.
Born Abroad, Bred to Be a Tar Heel: Stories of Naturalization
At the ceremony where North Carolinians become Americans, the tears are joyful, the smiles are wide, and the journey is only beginning.
Photo Essay: A Look at the Full Carolina Moon
Our trees may still be stripped, our fields and farms still frozen, but take heart: Our landscape shimmers beneath the radiance of a full Carolina moon.
The Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte Offers Old-Fashioned Charm
In shimmering Charlotte, this historic hotel is one of a kind, even if it’s no longer one with its surroundings.
Come Face to Face with Wildlife in Asheboro
At the North Carolina Zoo, the Piedmont’s largest, furriest — and most popular — residents help define the identity of a city that’s made a home for them for nearly 50 years.
Rachel K’s Bakery in Washington is Built on Tradition
A dream and plenty of pastries propelled a Beaufort County baker’s business from a market stand to a historic downtown building with an abundance of charm.
Red Velvet Cake
This classic cake is a hit at any time of year. This month, it just so happens to be the perfect color for a Valentine’s Day treat.
