One “Merely a Woman’s Opinion” column suggests an idea for improvement in the new decade: “All over North Carolina there is a revival of interest in arts and in crafts of all kinds … new concepts of landscaping are seen everywhere. But who wants to drive through trash up to the hubcaps to get to see these beauties? My hope for this decade of the ’70s in North Carolina is cleanliness, which is said to be next to godliness.”
For 127 years, this Wilson County store has been keeping its community well supplied — by relying on people just as much as what’s on the shelves.
In art class, we learn to notice texture, form, color, and light. On the plate, those same techniques guide chefs, bakers, and makers across North Carolina, turning ingredients into compositions meant to be admired before they’re savored.
A full tray, an ice-cold sweet tea, and a midday break bring us back to our days at the K&W Cafeteria.
Explore hidden gardens and tasty places to eat and drink in Charlotte’s historic neighborhood.
