Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson writes of how the cozy morning routine at the Glade Valley Bed and Breakfast feels like home.
W.E. Nixon Welding & Hardware in Chowan County
It’s out of the way, 12 miles from Edenton in the rural countryside of Chowan County. But once you arrive, W.E. Nixon Welding & Hardware has whatever you need. And if not, they’ll make it for you.
The Helping Hands Behind Elon Exchange Club’s Brunswick Stew
The Elon Exchange Club’s Brunswick stew recipe isn’t difficult to make — if you happen to have 180 pounds of beef, nine turkeys, and a few giant cauldrons to cook it in.
Family Roots Run Deep at Vanguard Furniture in Hickory
The new guard at Vanguard Furniture looks a lot like the old guard: In Hickory, a second generation of craftspeople fashion every piece by hand, just the way they were taught.
Ramblin’ Man: Planning the Perfect Plate
There’s more to this church feast tradition than just bringing a covered dish and overindulging.
Photo Essay: Giants of the Forest
A survey of the state’s old-growth forests from the mountains to the sea provides a glimpse into our presettlement — and primeval — past.
A 3-Member Church Creates a Lasting Legacy in Pender County
In a small community in Pender County, Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church hangs on, thanks to the devotion of its faithful — all three of them.
How One Woman Saved the Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks
Wild horses have roamed this small barrier island for centuries. When they were in danger of being wiped out, a woman who knew nearly nothing about horses rounded up experts, facts, and moxie to save them.
Family Tradition: Time Machine
How to create a family story that’ll last for generations: Build a cart of odds and ends. Add two brave boys. Head for the Piedmont hills, and ride.
