Despite losing its visionary music-loving owner, Drexel Barber Shop still carries on a tradition of Saturday jam sessions.
High Country Music
The Johnson boys, father and sons, feed off each other to create a bluegrass escape in the mountains of Crossnore.
Close to Home
Norris Austin had plenty of reasons to leave Corolla, but the lifelong native never found any strong enough to make him pull up roots that run generations deep.
Battle for the Light
Often threatened by shifting sands and developers, Cape Lookout Lighthouse faced a different kind of destruction during the Civil War, and the debate over that piece of history rages on.
Saxapahaw
With the help of committed residents, a mill village along the banks of the Haw River flourishes again with renovated condominiums, quirky puppet-makers, delicious sandwiches at the General Store, and a healing atmosphere.
David Childers Goes Over the Mountain
The seasoned musician rediscovers the pure joy of making music with a new band and a recent release of original tunes on Glorious Days.
The Publishing Laboratory
UNCW’s creative writing students get hands-on experience in the business of turning words into published works.
A Writing Community
With a faculty focused on the principles of good writing, UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing ranks among the country’s top writing programs.
