After more than three years of construction, the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge opens to traffic in October 1969. One month later, photographer Hugh Morton’s photo of the new gateway to Wilmington makes our cover. The modern bridge serves as an icon of the fast-growing city, a connection to the rest of the state, and a promise of big things to come.
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.
