Come spring, North Carolinians celebrate the delicate blossoms that leaf out on dogwood trees with festivals and fanfare across the state.
Leland Little Auctions Helps Bring Historic Pieces Home
An auctioneer in Orange County not only sells precious art and other items gleaned from estates, but he also helps trace their ancestry and facilitate the return of some historic pieces to their rightful homes.
Growing a Sense of Place at the North Carolina Rice Festival
A rice festival in Brunswick County celebrates the crop that once thrived along our coast while reconnecting descendants of enslaved people with their past.
Forging a Family Tree
A writer discovers connections to his Appalachian past in the pages of a forgotten diary and among the headstones of a local cemetery, but deeper ties to past generations require a little more digging.
Where the Buffalo Roamed
Hard to imagine, but 300 years ago, it would’ve been entirely possible to cross paths with wild bison in North Carolina. To search for them now is to journey into the historical record.
Cookies With a Cause
During the Jewish holiday of Purim, congregants at Greensboro’s Temple Emanuel send a sweet message to older members of the community, reminding them that they are loved.
Stories and Recipes From a Whole-Hog Hero
A famed Wilson County pitmaster, Ed Mitchell, shares the stories and recipes that fill his life and plate.
Celebrate From Flock to Fleece
At the annual Carolina FiberFest, fiber fanatics gather in Raleigh to learn how past generations used yarn and lace in everyday apparel and as a creative outlet.
A Southport Showstopper
For a couple in Brunswick County, turning their house into a home became quite the production. Now, its welcoming front porch sets the stage for neighborly visits.
Down in the Valley
The lowlands that lie between North Carolina’s mountains brim with beautiful views, outdoor adventures, and rich local history.