Nuggets of North Carolina’s gold history survive in the darkness of restored mines, on shelves in vintage general stores, and in the hills and rivers of Uwharrie National Forest.
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When the Smoke Cleared: Growing Up in a Tobacco Town
Bittersweet memories of growing up in a tobacco town reveal the complicated relationship between a community’s main industry and the families who paid dearly for it.
Costume Drama
In the Piedmont, where fall temperatures are fickle right through the end of October, deciding what to wear on Halloween is both a trick and a treat.
Ale Trails: Piedmont
The brewery scenes in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem are flourishing. With so many great options in each city, it can be tough to figure out where to start. We can help!
Crafted in Carolina: Thomas Built Buses
We can't help but feel proud knowing that these sturdy school buses were dreamed up and built right down the road.
Preserving Piedmont’s Legacy
Charles Quarles has been collecting Piedmont Airlines memorabilia since he was a child and is always on the lookout for a rare find.
When Piedmont Airlines Ruled the Carolina Skies
Seventy years ago, a fledging airline made its maiden flight, soaring out of Wilmington on a trajectory that would shape the future of aviation across the state.
The Goat Lady’s Legacy
North Carolina’s godmother of goat cheese left behind a lasting Piedmont landmark.
Christmas Memories at The Angus Barn
The ever-changing holiday display at The Angus Barn restaurant in Raleigh has been a must-see for decades.
