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The Spice Merchant of Asheville

Spicewalla is bringing fresh international spices to local kitchens

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Southern Culture Meets Italian Roots at Boxcarr Handmade Cheese

Cheesemaking comes naturally to Austin and Samantha Genke

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Carrying on a Carolina Tradition

Hog killin’ is a family tradition for some, though not for the faint of heart

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Curating Recipes from Around NC

Foy Allen Edelman has collected recipes from every county in the state

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Farmer & the Chef & the Biscuit Maker

Kinston’s celebrity chef has put a Lenoir County farm in the spotlight

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Leaders Among Us

Individuals across rural NC are stepping up to do great things

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The Music Maker

Jerry Read Smith’s hammered dulcimers are nationally renowned

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The Charitable Women Roofers of Rutherford County

A volunteer group is committed to helping neighbors stay dry

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Central Electric CEO Retires After 30 Years With Co-ops

Edward Oldham selected as next CEO and general manager

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Thread Capital Loans Aid Small Business Recovery

Trenton Chiropractic Center is among those benefitting from disaster recovery funds

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Solving the Plastic Problem

Bonnie Monteleone is tackling ocean plastic pollution

I Remember

A ‘Perfect Daddy’, Gone Too Soon

Recalling the life of a Pee Dee Electric lineman

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All Things Equestrian

Rose Cushing has turned her love of horses into a prolific multimedia career

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Saving the Fish House

Ocracoke Islanders keep their fishing heritage alive

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Pinchbeck’s Postcards

A collection of postcards send by Lumberton's Walter Pinchbeck

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A Life in Postcards

Walter Pinchbeck rode the rails but found a home in NC

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Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Is Good for the Soul

Vivián Joiner and Stephanie Tyson’s restaurant offers Southern and Soul Food in Winston-Salem

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Good Things Brewing

Briana Brake and Celeste Beatty are championing diversity (and good beer) in Eastern NC

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Finding UFOs Inward (Not Upward)

A personal journey led retired professor David Halperin to study UFOs

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The Joys of Good Bread

Alimentaire Wholesome Breads in Tarboro stands for a healthier, happier community

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Greetings from Byrdland

Jonathan Byrd brings honesty to his songwriting and energy to the stage

Viewpoints

Finding Inspiration on the NC Youth Tour

UNC's student body president recalls an unforgettable experience

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Serious Barbecue from a New Generation

Matthew Register is passionate about small-town BBQ

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The Smartest 7th Grader on Earth

Furney Eubanks: veteran, businessman, inventor, loving father