The September 11 terrorist attacks remind us of our patriotic debt to those who have fought for our freedom aboard ships like the USS North Carolina. We feature one man’s connection with the warship: “Charles Paty’s eyes grow soft when he talks about the ship and how much it means to him. ‘I love the old thing. It was a safe home and got me back from the war.’”
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.
