E.B. Harris knows one man doesn’t determine value. But with his farm in Warren County, statewide auction business, and connection to markets worldwide — agriculture in North Carolina wouldn’t be worth as much without him.
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Hurricane Hazel
On October 15, 1954, a terrible storm makes for a terrible day for the entire country. One county in rural southeastern North Carolina takes the most direct hit, with lives and communities shattered under the storm clouds.
The King: Richard Petty
North Carolina made racing. Richard Petty made it cool. And even now, at 77 years old, there’s no slowing The King.
The Best Barber I’ve Ever Had
Who do you trust to cut your hair? The answer may say more about you than you realize.
Nuts, Bolts, Washers & Roses
In Black Mountain, one garden grows however it wants to grow. The man who cares for that garden does the same. and there’s no stopping him now.
The Dahlia King
With all the flowers in the world, you’d think Alan Hetzel would want to try something else. But this Black Mountain man takes one love of one plant and spreads it around.
Pinehurst No. 2: Pure Pinehurst
The home of American golf, Pinehurst No. 2 nearly lost itself trying to be great. But after a yearlong restoration, it looks just like it always should have, right at home in the North Carolina Sandhills.
Wildcat Country
In this Sampson County community, residents rally around food and football.
Value in a Small Town
Even if you don’t need a tractor, you probably want some of what they’re selling at the annual Seaboard Lions Club farm-equipment auction.
