Several months after purchasing The State in April, Publisher Bernie Mann makes a big announcement:
“For 63 years this magazine has told wonderful stories about people and places that make up our state. We thought, therefore, that a more fitting and descriptive title for this magazine would be Our State. This small change may not mean much to longtime readers who often just call this ‘State Magazine.’ But Our State is a much warmer and friendlier title that says without any confusion what this magazine is about.”
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.
