In downtown Concord’s Memorial Garden, personal stories bring character to beautiful landscapes.
Whitebox Weddings
Regular Crowd
After working in other people’s kitchens for 29 years, Ricky Bullins bought Bob’s Restaurant in Madison and turned it into a place where he wants to be. A good-size group of customers feels the same way.
History Lessons from Stokes County teacher Eric Marshall
Stokes County teacher Eric Marshall takes his fifth graders into battle and proves that history doesn’t have to be dull.
Visions of Beauty
One of the state’s preeminent garden designers, Greensboro’s Chip Callaway lays out luxurious beds of leafiness throughout the East Coast.
Play One for the Barber
Despite losing its visionary music-loving owner, Drexel Barber Shop still carries on a tradition of Saturday jam sessions.
Saxapahaw
With the help of committed residents, a mill village along the banks of the Haw River flourishes again with renovated condominiums, quirky puppet-makers, delicious sandwiches at the General Store, and a healing atmosphere.
