Andy Griffth picked up the phone for this feature — it would’ve been in-person, but he made the call from Hawaii. The headline fondly refers to him as “North Carolina’s favorite son,” and the Mount Airy native talks about how a part of him always wishes he was back home, no matter where he is in the world. As the story states, “You can take the boy out of North Carolina but not for too long a stretch. And don’t even think about taking North Carolina out of the boy.”
Mark our words: Whether they nod to North Carolina or were penned by its residents, these notable, quotable passages remind us of the power of speech inspired by our state.
When one stream flows into another, the two chart a new course for the future — together.
When the weather outside is frightful, one chef serves loved ones dishes so delightful.
A historic Rose Bowl pitted Duke University against Oregon State in Durham. Then, in the dark days of World War II, those same football players — and a legendary coach — joined forces to fight for freedom.
