Drexel Barber Shop is a hub for internationally acclaimed bluegrass jams, but for owner Carroll Anthony, it’s always been about creating a community space for Drexel’s residents.
meet the maker
Meet the Maker: Buttermilk Boutique
Tie Whittaker’s sweet tooth runs in the family, and for five years, she’s used it to bring the down-home, Southern flavors of her childhood to her pastry company, Buttermilk Boutique.
Meet the Maker: Walker Banjos
The twang of banjos and the buzz of power tools have filled the Kinston home of luthier Marvin Walker for nearly 30 years. The fruits of his labor are stringed works of art that he often gives away to lucky — and usually unsuspecting — musicians.
Made in NC: Ole Mason Jar
Ole Mason Jar is creating more than just menswear, like their shirt that won first place in the Style category of Our State’s 2017 Made in NC Awards; they’re building a socially conscious, Southern lifestyle brand.
Made in NC: Troutman Chair Company
Troutman Chair Company rockers have been swaying for nearly a century, so it’s hardly surprising they swayed the judges’ hearts and won first place in the Home & Garden category of Our State’s Made in NC Awards.
Made in NC: Blue Mountain Bowls
At Blue Mountain Bowls, the Overall Winner of Our State’s 2017 Made in NC Awards, local trees are given a new life as one-of-a-kind art pieces.
Made in NC: The Chef’s Farmer
The Chef’s Farmer’s Old North Shrub won first place in the Food & Drink category of Our State’s 2017 Made in NC Awards.
