North Carolina is a land rich in culture, art and creative diversity. Our State magazine brings you features about the people and places of North Carolina.
Vollis Simpson and his vast hands molded metal into artwork for decades. And when the rust is gone, his giant, vibrant sculptures will stand tall in a Wilson field, blowing in eastern North Carolina breezes for years to come and for thousands to see.
Raleigh Denim and Greensboro’s Cone Denim employ old-fashioned methods to make the most timeless garment in our closets — jeans — even more timeless than before.
The Troutman Chair factory outside of Statesville has made some of the best rockers anywhere since 1924 — long before becoming a Charlotte airport staple. And because little has changed, they’re better than ever.
The North Carolina Literary Review incorporates photos and art with stories and poems and takes a scholarly publication one step further.
See how editorial designer Jason Chenier created seven unique illustrations.
Find out who won $500 to make their creative classroom project come to life.
In 75 years, the Miss North Carolina Pageant has transformed from a swimsuit contest into a scholarship contest. Each woman who wears the crown makes us proud.
A village sits, preserved in its entirety, right here in the hills of Hickory.
When Shelby citizens began revitalizing their town, they turned to a legendary theater for answers and renamed it after their legendary songwriter.
