For traditional N.C. barbecue, Charlotte isn’t your best bet. One man knows why, and he hopes to change that.
jeremy markovich
Fresh, Fried, & Familiar: Fish Camps in Gaston County
In Gaston County on Friday night, if you’re not feasting on catfish, hush puppies, and slaw in a fish camp — you’re probably waiting in line to get in.
The History of Family Dollar Stores
Leon Levine built Family Dollar Stores from a basement bargain shop in Charlotte to a Fortune 500 company with thousands of stores across the nation. Now the man who created an empire is giving it away.
The Quiet Mountain Town of Burnsville Sees Growth
A closer look at this quiet mountain town reveals a community that’s just now growing up.
A Seat at the Bar: The Admiral in Asheville
The Admiral in West Asheville is more than a place for drinks, unless that’s all you want it to be.
The Story Behind the Troutman Chair Company
The Troutman Chair factory outside of Statesville has made some of the best rockers anywhere since 1924 — long before becoming a Charlotte airport staple. And because little has changed, they’re better than ever.
This is Charlotte
That’s right. The big city. For years, we thought it was too much to describe. For years, we thought it was too “city” for us, too removed from us, too big for us, too crowded. Let us say it now: We weren’t looking close enough.
Imaginary Lines
Have you ever wondered what you’d see if you could gaze clear across the ocean? Who would be over there? What would the land look like? Our writer has pondered these questions all of his life. As it turns out, someone over there wondered the same thing.
Rockingham
Richmond County’s seat has a long history of perseverance, generosity, and teamwork. Now it has NASCAR back, and new hope.
