Our editor in chief reflects on her mother’s love and the way it shone in the most quiet, everyday moments — be it a freshly ironed shirt, a warm meal, or a perfectly tied shoe.
A Match Made in Nature
The close relationship between butterflies and flowers is obvious, but swallowtails and azaleas take it to another level.
Waxing Poetic About Hoop Cheese
The prize is in the journey, not the destination — unless you’re driving Carolina back roads on the hunt for hoop cheese.
Lew Powell’s Kingdom of Thingdom
In Chapel Hill, items that were once the stuff of everyday life in North Carolina are part of a growing collection that’s invaluable to understanding our state, its culture, and its history.
The Choirmaster
Before her voice captivated the world, Roberta Flack — who was born in Black Mountain during Jim Crow — began her career in Pitt County, teaching and encouraging choral students.
Reel Heroes
In appreciation of our military, a North Carolina-based nonprofit helps active-duty soldiers make memories in the great outdoors.
Vinegar: The Everything Elixir
Vinegar carries the familiar zing that brightens our barbecue and bounties first, our spirits and souls second. One food writer ponders the question: What can’t vinegar do?
From Elizabeth Hudson: What’s Old Is New Again
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?
