In the southern Piedmont, a quartet of musicians share their Mexican heritage through colorful folk songs, passing their traditions on to the next generation.
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Wilmington’s Rise to the Occasion
Named the “Defense Capital of the State,” this New Hanover county destination earned the distinction of American WWII Heritage City thanks, in part, to the work of a veteran who was inspired by the Port City’s conflict response.
Barbecue Is the Star of Spring in Scotland County
Laurinburg welcomes spring with its annual Suds & Swine Barbecue Festival.
Stories of Somerset Place
The beauty and tranquility of a former plantation in Washington County belie its fraught past. But Somerset Place is telling its history honorably.
New Ground, Old Ways
In Robeson County, the couple behind New Ground Farm draws on traditional methods to tend their family’s land and feed their community.
6 Ways to Experience Valdese
Take a quick trip to the foothills to discover fascinating Waldensian history, catch a beautiful sunset at the lake, and fuel up with a classic cheeseburger and ice cream.
Beyond the Boundaries
In the mountains of western North Carolina, Cherokee foodways have endured for centuries, an integral part of the tribe’s identity. NC Cooperative Extension works to ensure that those traditions are not lost.
The Recipe Keeper of Eastern North Carolina
In Lenoir County, one woman has made it her life’s work to rescue the region’s rich food traditions from obscurity — including some of her own family’s recipes.
Behind the Mask: Cherokee Carver Billy Welch
A Cherokee carver celebrates his culture by finding stories hidden in wood, following unseen lines to create works of art. Now, he’s passing his knowledge to a new generation of storytellers.