Your local bookshop is more than a cozy retreat: It holds thousands of lives, millions of truths, the comfort of countless stories — and, as one novelist found out, always a little magic.
Downtown Goldsboro is Flying High
Goldsboro’s downtown is poised for takeoff — boutiques, a taproom, and even a burger-and-sushi joint have all opened in the once-sleepy town center. From airmen passing through to longtime locals, now everyone’s got a place to be a regular.
Adventures with Toad & Wee: I, BookBot
The Hunt Library at NC State University has books, sure. Yet simply being in the soaring, futuristic building is enough to make your imagination take flight.
Alleghany County’s Fearless Flyers
For a pair of pilots with thousands of miles under their belts, flying a 1946 airplane from coast to coast proved that they could overcome any obstacle.
Meet the Maker: Walker Banjos
The twang of banjos and the buzz of power tools have filled the Kinston home of luthier Marvin Walker for nearly 30 years. The fruits of his labor are stringed works of art that he often gives away to lucky — and usually unsuspecting — musicians.
We Live Here: For the Kids
For 21 years, children in Halifax County have had help reaching their fullest potential, thanks to an after-school center and its passionate director.
Adventures with Toad & Wee: Year of the Dog
Starting the new year off right means opening yourself to fresh possibilities — especially the furry, tail-wagging kind.
Melting Pot: Eastern Carolina Fish Stew at Pleasant Hill Christian Church
A Neuse River tradition has slowly crept into cast-iron cauldrons across eastern North Carolina.
The Improbable 7.6-Second NHL Career of Jorge Alves
Jorge Alves went from washing Carolina Hurricanes jerseys to wearing one. Last season, when the team’s beloved equipment manager took the ice as an emergency goalie, he didn’t expect his moment of glory to last quite this long.
