A North Carolina artist recycles license plates, builds custom guitars, and sells them to celebrities and Tar Heels alike.
The Avett Brothers
There were two boys, Scott and Seth Avett, in Concord. And then there were THE AVETT BROTHERS. This is the story of the in-between — how the band that sounds like where it’s from got from here to the world.
Living Moving Art
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.
Homespun Denim
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 Story Behind the Troutman Chair Company
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.
Spreading the Secret
The North Carolina Literary Review incorporates photos and art with stories and poems and takes a scholarly publication one step further.
Making of the Issue: Pen & Ink
See how editorial designer Jason Chenier created seven unique illustrations.
North Carolina’s Creative Classroom Contest
Find out who won $500 to make their creative classroom project come to life.
Here She Is, Miss North Carolina
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.
