A famed Wilson County pitmaster, Ed Mitchell, shares the stories and recipes that fill his life and plate.
The Jazz Painter
A visual artist in New Hanover County blends colorful tones into musical masterworks.
The Brasstown Carvers Revive the Past, One Wooden Keepsake at a Time
In far-western North Carolina, generations of Brasstown Carvers have preserved Appalachian tradition by turning blocks of wood into keepsakes with character.
A Community Woven Through Local Fibers
A textile studio in Asheville rallies a community of farmers, artists, and weavers around the Blue Ridge “fibershed,” where local cloth is homegrown — from fleece to fabric.
Meet the Queen of Quilts
Georgia Bonesteel’s lifelong passion for teaching innovative quilting techniques and creating patchwork masterpieces influences her Hendersonville community and beyond.
How Caitlin Cary Sews Our State’s Stories
Raleigh singer and fabric artist Caitlin Cary captures memories and stirs emotion with her voice — and with a needle and thread.
Book Review: Through the Snow Globe
When a woman encounters a magical snow globe in her small North Carolina town, she’s given the opportunity to face her past and learn to appreciate her present.
Book Review: Appalachia on the Table
What is Appalachian cuisine? After finding her grandmother’s cookbook, an author combs through the region’s culinary history to find the answer.
4 Can’t-Miss Mysteries
Check out these four books — written by North Carolina authors and selected by mystery aficionado Pete Mock — for a month of nonstop thrills.
