Just 13 years old, a blues prodigy from Liberty continues a long-standing musical tradition.
september 2016
Collecting and Preserving Southern Folk Art in Hickory
Allen and Barry Huffman of Hickory are saving the state’s folk artists from obscurity and finding joy in their discoveries.
W.E. Nixon Welding & Hardware in Chowan County
It’s out of the way, 12 miles from Edenton in the rural countryside of Chowan County. But once you arrive, W.E. Nixon Welding & Hardware has whatever you need. And if not, they’ll make it for you.
Meet the Ferryman of the Outer Banks
Getting to Portsmouth Island from Ocracoke has never been easy, but one family has made it possible for the past 40 years. Will the next generation continue the tradition? Time will tell.
Two Gaston County Residents are Reviving Their Community
In a forgotten corner of Gaston County, a pastor and his wife are trying to bring a tiny community back to life.
The Helping Hands Behind Elon Exchange Club’s Brunswick Stew
The Elon Exchange Club’s Brunswick stew recipe isn’t difficult to make — if you happen to have 180 pounds of beef, nine turkeys, and a few giant cauldrons to cook it in.
Family Roots Run Deep at Vanguard Furniture in Hickory
The new guard at Vanguard Furniture looks a lot like the old guard: In Hickory, a second generation of craftspeople fashion every piece by hand, just the way they were taught.
NC A&T’s Marching Band is a Machine Built on Tradition
North Carolina A&T has a marching band that’s unlike any other, and a tradition that goes back generations, often in the same family.
Davidson College’s Mascot is Wild at Heart
Almost 100 years ago, Davidson College adopted the Wildcat as its mascot. And then it started adopting real, live wildcats.
