Growing up in the close-knit Lumbee community, an educator in Robeson County walked the same farmland as her ancestors. Today, she gives back to that land by nurturing nursing students from across rural North Carolina.
The Heirloom Life in North Carolina
It may seem like homesteading is having a moment, but our state’s feed-and-seed stores have been there all along, offering supplies, support, and the one thing every gardener needs: hope.
North Carolina’s Heroes of Healing
Nursing has a long history in our state, yet the stories of the women and men who care for us too often go untold. The past year has renewed our appreciation for these health-care heroes, so this month, we’re shining a spotlight on their work — and saying thank you.
A Bird’s-Eye View of North Carolina: A Photo Essay
From wading shorebirds to mountain-dwelling warblers, our avian neighbors have a lot to teach us about the places we call home. A naturalist’s list of 16 must-see birds tells the story of our state in feathers and flight paths.
The Gentle Giant from Swannanoa
Ernest Grant is exploding stereotypes in the medical world, not only as the first Black man to serve as president of the American Nursing Association — but also as the first man, period.
Freedom at 20,000 feet
Warren Wheeler’s love of open spaces inspired him to start his own airline, blaze a trail into history, and pass his knowledge on to a new generation of pilots.
Splendor in the Glass at Airlie Gardens
The story of this glittering jewel box is written in its very walls — a mosaic of bottles and broken dishes, seashells and secrets, inspired by the visionary paintings of a Wilmington artist.
Spinning Wheels at Wilson’s Whirligig Park
In North Carolina’s Coastal Plain, city skylines don’t require tall buildings — just revolving pieces of scrap metal and an otherworldly imagination.
Public Reflections in the Queen City
In the first decade of the 21st century, Charlotte erected a pair of sculptures in two public spaces. The pieces have become symbols of the city itself.
