A Winston-Salem woman starts a literary salon by accident, and the event grows to five large gatherings a year.
The Character of Woody Pines
An Asheville musician alters traditional songs to fit his diverse styles, and entertains crowds across the United States and United Kingdom.
Birdhouse Mansions in Blowing Rock
A dentist builds palaces for his feathered friends at his cabin in Blowing Rock.
Kinston’s Tiny Town
Housed in an unlikely place, a miniature train set-up matches the state’s landscape exactly.
Full-Time Painter
A man in New Bern closes his art-supply store and finds success when he starts painting for a living.
The Tiniest Homes
After building a dollhouse with her grandchildren, a High Point woman decided to continue the craft — and created dozens of intricate, miniature homes.
Celebrating Our State’s 80th Anniversary
Our State magazine celebrates its 80th anniversary this June. We look pretty good for our age, don't we?
Our 10 Favorite Stories
In celebration of our 80th anniversary, we list our favorite ten stories that you shouldn't miss.
Music for All: The Can Joe Man
Herschel Brown constructs buildings and delivers quality — and now he also builds one-string instruments and delivers happiness.