Nearly two decades after his father and coach hung up his track spikes, sprinter Randolph Duane Ross Jr. joined his father as an Olympian — and won a gold medal in Tokyo.
Learning From a Luthier at EJ Henderson Guitars & Ukuleles
Jayne Henderson has learned a lot about crafting guitars from her father, but nothing compares to the strong bond they’ve built together.
A Raleigh Neon Studio Perfects the Art of Light
Making neon signs is part art, part science. Since 1986, Nate Shaeffer has been bending glass to bring its special light to life.
The Art of Exploration
Through the eyes of Greensboro artist Katie Podracky, a challenging year was an opportunity for adventure: In 2020, she and her family visited every state park in North Carolina. Her paintings turn each park into a joyful kaleidoscope of color and memory.
Video: Painting Our State Parks
In 2020, Greensboro artist Katie Podracky and her family decided to visit every state park in North Carolina. Then she added another challenge: a painting per park.
Home-Field Advantage
Torry and Terrence Holt grew up playing football in Gibsonville. Within a few short years, they were stars in the NFL. Today, they spend the holidays together with family and friends in Raleigh, looking back on lives lived with integrity.
Going for Gold: Mooresville’s Olympic Connection
The Olympic dreams of a North Carolina engineer who designs bobsleds for Team USA were born in the Piedmont.
The Happy Painter in Asheboro
A Randolph County artist brings the joy of the holidays to the classes that she teaches in her cozy paint-and-sip studio near downtown.
North Carolina: Land of Water, Land of Sky
In his new travelogue, Chapel Hill author Bland Simpson tells stories of North Carolina through nature’s lens.
