Wilmington gains its reputation as a movie city when the production of the movie Firestarter, starring 7-year-old Drew Barrymore, comes to town. We detail how Wimingtonians navigate traffic during filming days, and how the movie studio is set to be the second largest in the country. Many years later, Philip Gerad writes about “Hollywood East” in his decades series. Check it out here.
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.
