With a name like Nick, this Down East businessman may have been destined to invent a new kind of Christmas tree.
Sounds of Summer Camp
Writer Jeri Rowe captured the sounds of YMCA summer camp for this exclusive audio slideshow.
Big, Bold, and Lifelike
Sean Ruttkay’s coastal photography is life-size and captures rare moments.
Fastest Monkey in the World
The biggest, tallest, truest tale in NASCAR history happened in 1953 on a half-mile dirt track in Hickory. A monkey named Jocko Flocko beat 26 other drivers to take home the checkered flag.
The Battery Park Book Exchange
At this eclectic bookstore in Asheville’s Grove Arcade, wine and espresso entice as many customers as the 30,000 gently used books. Here, old and new collide in a rich, decadent decor that resembles the arcade’s original purpose: to create an ambiance of extravagance.
Porcelain with Personality: Colin’s Creatures
A mixed-media artist in Asheville travels the world in search of rare-breed farm animals that inspire his handcrafted collectibles.
Ashe County Cheese is Drawing New Eyes
In West Jefferson, the cows point the way.
Eric McRay Finds Emotional Connections at Artspace in Raleigh
Studio owner Eric McRay’s approach to art is all about connection. And plenty of people have noticed.
Custom Cut by Steve Watkins
A Charlotte blacksmith forges original chef’s knives.
