In our November 5, 1955 issue, we highlight how Tweetsie “may come home after all,” thanks to Grover Robbins Jr. of Blowing Rock. We note that Robbins purchased the train from Gene Autry, who briefly owned it for a film, and plans to build a track “somewhere in the mountains” for tourist-friendly scenic excursions.
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.
