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.”
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.
