A woman and her lover fight to escape a web of violence.
North Carolina in Thread
An exhibit in Wilmington showcases the state’s textile industry with spools from abandoned mills.
Asheville’s River Arts District
In the late 1800s, this area was the booming, industrial heart of the city. Factories and mills lined the banks along the French Broad River, producing everything from fabric and flour to crackers and ice. Those businesses have long since faded away. But the district's creative spirit never died.
Southern Hospitality
It’s complicated. Yes, we welcome you. We welcome you to come sit at our supper tables, stay awhile at our bed and breakfasts, and sleep late in our famous hotels. And we’ll give you a smile as big as you’ve ever seen. But abide by our manners, please. And don’t leave early, please. We might be a little offended if you do. Thank you for your kindness. Now, flip the page, and enjoy our look at Southern hospitality in North Carolina. Do it. Please.
The Shaggers
A couple wins ribbons for a classic Carolina dance.
The Backyard Clothesline
Hanging clothes is more than pinning garments on a line. It tells you something about your neighbors, and it tells them something about you. For one of the state’s most beloved artistic families, hanging clothes brings them closer to home.
An Artistic Heritage
A painter’s father still guides her work, years after he’s gone.
Imaginary Lines
Have you ever wondered what you’d see if you could gaze clear across the ocean? Who would be over there? What would the land look like? Our writer has pondered these questions all of his life. As it turns out, someone over there wondered the same thing.
Little by Little
Chip Hemingway fills his canvas, one stroke at a time.
