Grapevines join bark and kudzu in an Asheville artist’s unique take on baskets.
Mountain Must-Reads
Whether you’re planning a visit to western North Carolina this fall and need a book for the road, or you don’t have time for a road trip but wish you did, immerse yourself in these Appalachian classics, recommended by the people who know best — booksellers from two of our favorite mountain bookstores.
2014 Singer-Songwriter Competition Results
Presenting the final results of Our State's 2014 Singer-Songwriter competition.
At HBCUs, Band Members Are Halftime Heroes
Whether their team is winning or losing, marching bands at historically black colleges keep the fans on their feet.
Furniture Moves Forward at Heritage Handcrafted Furniture
A new generation of Broyhill is putting his own stamp on the furniture industry.
Carolina Collectors
These three collectors have something in common: they all turned to Jon Lambert to help uncover the value of their favorite items.
Elizabeth Cotten
From her picking style to her unlikely path to fame, the folk music heroine from Carrboro always did things her own way.
From Dirt to Shirt: Mindful Supply Co.
The story of a Mindful Supply Co. T-Shirt unfolds entirely on Carolina soil.
Elaine O’Neil’s Textile Art
In Chapel Hill, cotton serves an unexpected purpose.