In the February 1977 issue, we detail the story of Barbara Lee, a woman who spends her early mornings and late nights in Uwharrie National Forest looking for red-cockaded woodpecker nesting holes. She has traveled over 40,000 acres of land solo, inspecting short-leaf pines and marking nesting trees — her dedication to this practice enables tree-cutters to avoid nesting sites.
Tucked into a historic neighborhood, a backyard in Forsyth County holds hundreds of Southern wildflowers collected by one wild flower woman.
John Champlin has traveled across the state — and the nation — in search of hard-to-find spots that serve an unforgettable hot dog. After 11 years, what he’s discovered goes way beyond the bun.
In the early 20th century, textile mill owners sponsored baseball teams, providing entertainment for their employees and nurturing a passion for the game that’s been handed down through generations of North Carolinians.
Our writer reflects on where his love of vinyl began, and how the snap, crackle, and pop of a needle sliding across a turntable will always satisfy his soul.
