A decade of exciting changes for North Carolina — and this magazine — opens with a reaffirmation of our reputation as “the Good Roads State.” Wilmington, freshly minted as the eastern terminus of Interstate 40, sends a delegation to its western counterpart in Barstow, California, carrying a letter from Gov. James G. Martin, a license plate, and “other Tar Heel memorabilia.” Reporting on the visit, we write, “Who says friendships can’t be forged over 2,000 miles?” Meanwhile, our February 1990 issue recognizes a milestone on the western end of the state: The Blue Ridge Parkway welcomes its 500-millionth visitor.
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.
