June 3, 1933: The first issue launches, giving readers 24 pages that foretell our spirit of editorial celebration. Positive stories delve into the state’s robust strawberry market — “The market at Chadbourn has shipped a total of 180,000 crates” — and the expected summer crowds at Atlantic Beach — “The casino contains an excellent dance floor, which will enable dancers to enjoy themselves at all hours of the day and night.” Full-page advertisers include Duke Power Company, Wachovia Bank and Trust, and Carolina Telephone & Telegraph.
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.
