When students join the lumberjack team at Haywood Community College in Clyde, they learn forestry skills and discover a future all their own.
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Good Character at The Hardwood Store of North Carolina
In Gibsonville, a father and his daughters have transformed the former Minneola Cotton Mill into a store where knowledge is as enduring as the wood itself.
10 Top-Notch North Carolina Woodworkers
These 10 craftspeople transform pieces of wood into magnificent works of art, from a carved bluebird perched on a dogwood branch to a delicate pair of earrings shaped out of a fallen oak.
Fir & Feather
Hailing from a family of creatives and avid birders, Mocksville artist Christopher Poplin crafted his first cardinal figurine in 2023 and has since watched it soar in national popularity.
In Search of Down East
In Carteret County, the North River does more than divide the land. It defines a specific, once-remote region of North Carolina and the distinct culture and traditions that took root there, shaped by sound and sea.
A Chair You Take Anywhere
During the summer, a familiar wood-and-canvas chair designed by a family business in Watauga County makes its way to the North Carolina coast.
The Brasstown Carvers Revive the Past, One Wooden Keepsake at a Time
In far-western North Carolina, generations of Brasstown Carvers have preserved Appalachian tradition by turning blocks of wood into keepsakes with character.
Made in NC: Ex-Files Knives
Inspired by a long tradition among Appalachian farmers, a couple in Buncombe County transforms vintage tools and time-worn fabrics into handcrafted cutlery for modern kitchens.
Made in NC: Our Most Honorable Mentions of 2022
The 10 honorable mentions in our Made in NC Awards impressed our judges — and us! — with their incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and stories showcasing the best that North Carolina has to offer.
