One of our most celebrated cultural centers, the Weymouth estate, is nearly lost when it’s willed to a local community college in 1974. “Just when it seemed that James Boyd’s homeplace was to go under the bulldozers, a group of interested Sandhills citizens was galvanized into action.” The Friends of Weymouth, Inc., forms and purchases the home and grounds to restore the property to its original glory. The nonprofit maintains Weymouth’s park trails and facilities and continues to promote conservation.
North Carolinians need not depend on the luck of the Irish to see green. With our islands and parks, greenways and fairways, mosses and ferns, all we have to do is look around.
The arrival of warmer afternoons makes it a wonderful time to stroll through a historic waterfront locale. From centuries-old landmarks and historical tours to local restaurants and shops, here’s how to spend a spring day in this Chowan County town.
Before a chef served elegant charcuterie, she was a young girl discovering refined flavors at the local Hickory Farms shop.
In the North Carolina Foothills, a music program — and its talented host — celebrates the diverse genres that have shaped our musical landscape.
