A quest to learn about her mother and grandmothers led a genealogist to the untold stories of her Outer Banks ancestors.
Roanoke Island’s Vine Through Time
For more than 400 years, the Mother Vine has grown on the Outer Banks. Her story is that of one legendary plant, its many careful caretakers, and the will to keep her public.
A Gallery for Good
In Durham, the Ella West Gallery embodies the values that its namesake imparted to her daughter: community, love, and an appreciation for the beauty in all things.
The Matriarchs of Ocean Isle
There was a time when the shores of Ocean Isle Beach were empty save for one family. In the decades since, generations of Sloane women have helped turn this place into a vacationer’s paradise.
The Chef’s Muse
The influence of a mother’s love — and sometimes her recipes — can be found in restaurant kitchens and on plates in dining rooms across North Carolina.
Mother’s Earth
A daughter’s dream of a floral oasis came true, bloom by bloom, thanks to the unconditional love and support of her mother. Now, the two share the beauty they’ve created on this farm in Vilas.
Climbing Together
For one family, summiting Stone Mountain is a tradition that strengthens the bond between parent and child.
