Bob Timberlake, one of the South’s most celebrated painters, turns North Carolina landscapes into visual stories. At 80, he, and his art, have more to tell.
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Ramblin’ Man: Studying North Carolina’s Starry Winter Sky
December’s night sky puts on a show, whether you can identify what you’re seeing — or just like the pretty lights.
Ramblin’ Man: Uncovering a Temporary Treasure
Finding a buried Native American artifact in the Cape Fear River brings history home — but not for long.
Ramblin’ Man: Mrs. Edie Pie & the Little White Lie
A woman, her plot of land, and the fib that started a friendship.
Ramblin’ Man: Planning the Perfect Plate
There’s more to this church feast tradition than just bringing a covered dish and overindulging.
Ramblin’ Man: From Wagon Trail to Interstate
Getting from here to there in North Carolina has always depended on safe roads — for man and beast.
Tobacco Dreams
The notion of pulling tobacco is much more romantic than the reality of working in the fields.
Ramblin’ Man: Bound by the Beach House
During trips to the coast, friends become family, families become a village, and a vacation becomes a tradition.
Ramblin’ Man: Where Beginning Meets End
The fall line between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain is a geologic marvel that has shaped the lives of North Carolinians for centuries. So why has it been relegated to trivia question status?
