More than a song and more than a state of mind, James Taylor’s classic speaks to where we’ve been, where we are, and where we always want to be.
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Searching for the Blues
One man finds his musical niche — and more — in Raleigh.
Lunch and a Legacy
At Neal’s Deli in Carrboro, Matt and Sheila Neal carve their own slice of culinary history.
Food on Franklin
If you were a Tar Heel 20 or 30 years ago, you might’ve walked Franklin Street’s wide sidewalks and quieted your grumbling belly with a slice of Pepper’s pizza or a sloppy Hector’s gyro. But now, Chapel Hill is food central, gaining recognition from places far and wide for its diverse cuisine
Chapel Hill in Plain Sight: Notes from the Other Side of the Tracks by Daphne Athas
Daphne Athas's latest book, Chapel Hill in Plain Sight, captures intimate details of growing up in the “Athens of the South.”
Finding Her Place
Writer Daphne Athas didn’t choose to move to Carrboro with her family after the Great Depression — but she did decide to stay and build a life as a Southern writer.
Coconut Cake
Sink your teeth into one of the sweetest takes on this Southern tradition. You won't be disappointed.
Little Chef
When he was 12 years old, Ben Braxton simply wanted the opportunity to learn how chefs prepare gourmet dishes. Two years later, he’s a Saturday-night fixture with his own set of fans at Chapel Hill’s Pazzo.
Artistic Edge
Blending ancient practices with innovative approaches, Edward Wright and his artisans craft frames worthy of the objects they hold.
