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Carolina People

Bringing Smiles to Others

Katie Haynes is remarkable in more ways than one

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Cookie-Making Masters

For the Hanes family, Moravian baking traditions run deep

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Andy Griffith: A Real Dad, Too

Dixie Griffith reflects on her childhood with America’s TV dad

Carolina People

Discerning Details in the Data

Derek Ellington is a master of digital sleuthing

Carolina People

The Little Beekeeper

Laylah Hunt is generating buzz over her honey and syrups.

Carolina People

Only Through Pain Do We Grow

Discomfort can lead to great things

Carolina Creators

Marine Art

by Corey Giesey

Carolina People

Step Up to the Art-o-mat

Clark Whittington is making local art accessible

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This “Story” is All About Blue Crabs

Rebecca Story makes crabbing a family affair

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Crab Pot Christmas in July

Unique decorations are crafted ‘Down East’ year-round

Carolina People

Chasing the Flag

Heath Trigg is fulfilling a dream at Heritage Flag Co.

Carolina People

Fishing, Paddling and Pot-bellied Pigs

Kelly McCoy is sharing her love of the river with the masses.

Carolina People

The Compassionate Collector

Rodney Privette's hobby honors American heroes

Carolina Living

Are Lady Bugs Invading Your Home?

These friends of your garden can be an indoor nuisance

Carolina People

Coastal Jeweler Creates Wearable History

Sonia Humphrey fashions custom jewelry out of historical artifacts

Carolina People

Lessons from the ‘NC Tomato Man’

Craig LeHoullier has far-reaching influence in the world of tomatoes

Carolina People

Wake Electric Honors Local NASA Leader

James E. Webb laid the foundation for the moon landing

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Why I Love My Community

Our readers share what makes life sweet

Carolina People

Harvesting Pure, Local Sea Salt

Two NC companies are making salt a local commodity

Carolina People

Celebrating the Culture of Cotton

Julius Tillery’s advocacy work goes well beyond his family farm

Carolina People

Jones-Onslow EMC Member Receives National Honor

Mary Ann LeRay was honored in Touchstone Energy’s #WhoPowersYou Contest

Carolina People

Growing Health & Growing Leaders

The Rev. Richard Joyner is nurturing a healthier community in Edgecombe County

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Handmade Holiday Cheer

Wreathmaking has become tradition for a Wayne County family

Carolina People

Meet the Man Behind the Spice

Meherwan Irani of Spicewalla is fairly legendary in food and restaurant circles