March in North Carolina is a fickle thing, but a writer in Greensboro takes advantage of the first warm days to scrub his porch and roll out the red carpet for spring.
Breathing Room in Stoneville
At a Rockingham County retreat center, stillness opens the door for clarity and renewal.
Tending the Quiet Corners of the Coast
In hidden cemeteries from Buxton to Avon, Dawn Taylor cleans and restores weathered gravestones, ensuring that the lives they mark are not lost to the wind or the water.
A River Made New
After decades of pollution brought an Onslow County waterway to the brink, citizens, scientists, and Jacksonville city leaders worked together to restore their river.
Charlie’s Soaps: A Laundry Legend
What began as a fix for gummed-up textile machines has grown into a family-run company with a devoted following, still made in the same quiet corner of Rockingham County.
Signs of Care
The names on Adopt-A-Highway placards belong to neighbors who show up, suit up, and help keep North Carolina beautiful.
Where Her Work Still Speaks
From a reclaimed community center to a long-forgotten cemetery, the Cumberland County land Ammie Jenkins tended keeps telling her story.
Community Blooms in Fremont
In this Wayne County town, residents don yellow and green to celebrate the flower that put them on the map.
North Carolina Byways
Wherever you’re headed, take the scenic route.
6 Small-Batch Soapmakers
From Canton to the Outer Banks, these artisans use local ingredients — from Ocracoke figs to Foothills moonshine — and foolproof family recipes to make every scrub, soak, and lather feel like home.
