From Morganton to Durham to Fayetteville, here’s where to tube in the snow, restaurant hop like a chef, and settle into Southern hospitality at a historic bed and breakfast.
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Storytelling With the Foothills Writers
A group of wordsmiths in Lenoir share a love of storytelling and the Foothills that inspire them.
Soap Box Heroes
At the top of the hill at the Burke County Fairgrounds, a torch is passed to a new generation of racers who must face their fears, drive straight, and compete for a Derby Day trophy.
Labor of Love
A devoted son honors his mom — and all of North Carolina’s mill workers — through the Morganton-based Workers’ Legacy Project.
From Elizabeth Hudson: On Hold, for Now
In a time when it's hard to come together, our editor in chief finds comfort in the printed word.
The Masters and the Man from Morganton
In 1954, Billy Joe Patton, an amateur golfer from North Carolina, qualified for the sport's most storied tournament. He almost won.
Meet the Maker: Joanne Blough
With the help of her trusty loom, Joanne Blough weaves thread into beautiful accessories in Morganton.
Iron & Artistry
In a shop outside of Morganton, a modern blacksmith and his wife turn elemental materials — metal and wood — into elegant works that can be found all over town, and beyond.
The Heart of Morganton
Merchants and their regulars in this Burke County town have banded together like family, uplifting and reinventing a community rich in nature, compassion, and creativity.
