Why Thanksgiving — eaten on plywood or mahogany tables, from paper or porcelain plates, while wearing jeans or jewels — deserves the “most favored” holiday designation.
Ann Bailey Builds a Life on Diamond Dreams
A Nash County orphan at 8, a widow in her 30s, Ann Bailey decided early on that hard work was the best remedy for hardship. With unflagging determination and the help of her family, she built a sparkling empire from scratch.
Joyride: A Sled Ride with Grandpa
A coastal snowfall, an iconic sled, and a gruff grandpa conspire for a final adventure down the dunes.
Patriot Rovers Brings Healing to Veterans with PTSD
A High Point nonprofit not only trains and provides service dogs to veterans with PTSD, but also names the dogs in honor of soldiers who have lost their lives.
Signing and Singing: Sign-Language Karaoke
For the deaf and hard of hearing in North Carolina, sign-language karaoke is a way to stay connected to music.
Remembering the View from the Backseat on Family Car Trips
The joys of family car trips — playing games, sharing snacks, fighting with our siblings — are shared through generations.
North Carolina’s United Nation of NASCAR
The Charlotte area has been a driving force in stock car racing since the sport’s earliest days, when moonshiners in hot rods outran the feds on midnight runs during the week and traded paint on the track on weekends. The area is now home to the biggest race teams, the NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte, and Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. Visit any of those places, and you’ll find citizens of “NASCAR nation,” who love to share their passion for racing.
Sailing the Sea in a Shad
The state historical boat blends beauty and utility.
Mountain Must-Reads
Whether you’re planning a visit to western North Carolina this fall and need a book for the road, or you don’t have time for a road trip but wish you did, immerse yourself in these Appalachian classics, recommended by the people who know best — booksellers from two of our favorite mountain bookstores.
