“Merely a Woman’s Opinion” is a column written by the publishers’ wives, each adopting the pseudonym “Carol Dare.” At war’s end, the column congratulates war organizations, merchants, and food dealers for “the really grand job they have done for us during the emergency. I think the dairymen of North Carolina need an extra pat on the back for keeping milk on our doorsteps without rationing or cessation for the duration. It was a signal triumph.”
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.
