After writing Cold Mountain, Appalachian-born novelist Charles Frazier became one of North Carolina’s most celebrated authors. More than 20 years and four books later, his latest release continues to captivate readers.
Leland Little Auctions Helps Bring Historic Pieces Home
An auctioneer in Orange County not only sells precious art and other items gleaned from estates, but he also helps trace their ancestry and facilitate the return of some historic pieces to their rightful homes.
Stories and Recipes From a Whole-Hog Hero
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.
