At the John C. Campbell Folk School, hands still craft with purpose. Stitch by stitch, our editor in chief finds a rhythm reminiscent of her mother’s work and a timeless appreciation for goods made from the heart.
My Friends the Squirrels
A scientist who once rescued a pair of helpless squirrels returns to the forest where she released them. She recalls their saga fondly — but will they remember her?
Our State Book Club Presents: Bland Simpson
A college student in Chapel Hill followed his dreams to be a musician, a professor, and a writer. They always led him back to the southern part of heaven.
For the Record
Our writer reflects on where his love of vinyl began, and how the snap, crackle, and pop of a needle sliding across a turntable will always satisfy his soul.
Next-Door Nature
Backyard encounters remind us that we share North Carolina with all manner of neighbors — furred, feathered, and scaled.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Lessons in Listening
Whether found in rural Randolph County’s pastures or during a mountain trail ride in Burnsville, our editor in chief cherishes the moments of silence that settle across North Carolina’s landscapes and the quiet wonders they reveal.
From the Mouths of Ants
Seeds discarded by these tiny forest gardeners grow into the wildflowers and herbs that thrive in the understory of our woods.
Spread With Love
Whether it’s hidden in a pie crust or glistening atop a biscuit, in North Carolina, good butter never goes unappreciated.
North Carolina’s Rise of Modernist Design
A landmark lecture given by Frank Lloyd Wright in Raleigh in 1950 heralded the recently formed School of Design at North Carolina State College as a driving force in modernist architecture.
