Rayna Gellert started playing fiddle at the age of 10, and soon enough found herself traveling the country sharing her musical heritage.
Full-Time Painter
A man in New Bern closes his art-supply store and finds success when he starts painting for a living.
The Tiniest Homes
After building a dollhouse with her grandchildren, a High Point woman decided to continue the craft — and created dozens of intricate, miniature homes.
An Eclectic Mix in Belhaven
This eastern town along the Pungo River catches an eclectic mix of travelers. Each one adds another line to the curious story of this place.
The Return of Swing
Twice a month, a group of friends gather in the Piedmont and relive the glory days of the jitterbug and swing dance.
Down by the River
From a warehouse that stored roots and herbs, to a store that sold fertilizer, to the present-day restaurant, this building in Todd has always served the community.
Daily. Special.
The bean-and-bacon soup is legendary. The banana splits are delicious. Although only seven restaurants exist in the state now, whittled from 42 nearly a half-century ago, Mayberry still creates simple traditions for its customers.
The Queen of Kahdalea
For nearly a quarter-century, Anne Trufant has run two summer camps outside of Brevard — one for girls, one for boys. In these children, she’s instilled confidence, ambition, and skills that transcend the boundaries of their beloved summer getaway.
Build a Better S’more
The perfect s’more has a lot going for it: taste, nostalgia, novelty. One thing the best s’more must do without? Speed.We offer advice for your next encounter with a campfire and a sweet tooth.
