As every good North Carolinian knows, the list of reasons to love our state vegetable is a long one. Allow us to add another.
january 2016
A Year of Firsts for Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson
In memory of my dad, Phil Hudson, 1937-2015
A Sanctuary by the Shore: Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina
A heartbreaking discovery in 1954 prompted Whiteville citizens — and civic clubs statewide — to create a permanent residence for at-risk children.
Strength, Survival, and Solo Adventures with Outward Bound
North Carolina’s mountain wilderness challenges Outward Bound students, both young and old. Rappelling required.
An Ode to Diner Pie
In a glass case by the door, or on a dessert plate in an old-school booth, few foods evoke as strong a sense of place as coffee’s favorite companion: a slice of diner pie.
Gifts from Gran’s Garden Program Delivers Flowers to the Homebound
The generosity of strangers and the floral arrangements they create brighten the days of Winston-Salem’s elderly.
Deep Roots Market is Greensboro’s Green Grocer
Knowing where your food comes from is just one incentive to be a part of the Deep Roots Market grocery co-op.
Statesville’s Rescue Ranch Takes All Comers
For a NASCAR wife with a champion’s heart for animals, rescuing boas, chinchillas, and miniature horses is just the beginning.
A Year of Yoga in Wilmington
Guided to the Wilmington Yoga Center by forces beyond her control, a skeptic immerses herself in affirmations and asanas, and emerges a believer.
