Inspired by the roar of car engines and the speedway crowds, a writer documented the tales and triumphs of one of North Carolina’s favorite pastimes.
Our State Book Club Presents: Bland Simpson
A college student in Chapel Hill followed his dreams to be a musician, a professor, and a writer. They always led him back to the southern part of heaven.
For the Record
Our writer reflects on where his love of vinyl began, and how the snap, crackle, and pop of a needle sliding across a turntable will always satisfy his soul.
Lucy’s Legacy
Sunset Fiberworks and Penland School of Craft help shape the Yadkin Valley’s next generation of weavers.
Storytelling With the Foothills Writers
A group of wordsmiths in Lenoir share a love of storytelling and the Foothills that inspire them.
Art in the Wild
On a dozen rolling acres behind the former Patterson School in Caldwell County, the Western North Carolina Sculpture Center and Park has transformed a patch of nature into a vast gallery.
No Such Luck
Wear your charms, chase leprechauns, and wish upon every star — when it comes to hitting the shot in the ACC Tournament, nothing compares to being in the right place at the right time.
Unforgettable Moments in the ACC
The ACC Basketball Tournament has produced many shared memories for hoops fans in our state. Here are some favorites from over the years.
Jim Lauderdale Remembers Troutman
One of modern country music’s most celebrated songwriters recalls his earliest musical experiences growing up in Iredell County.
