Queen of the Drive-In
Sherry Barnes turned tragedy into a triumph
Carolina Stories
The people, places and history that make our state great
Feature Story
Connections to the Past
Archeologists and private artifact collectors study NC’s earliest societies
Carolina People
Alleghany Teacher’s ‘Bright Ideas’ Take Students on Problem-Solving Adventures
Cecelia Hampton is a decorated Bright Ideas teacher from Sparta Elementary
Up Front
Advancing Burn Care in North Carolina and Beyond
North Carolina’s electric co-ops work with Jaycee Burn Center to advance care to burn patients
Carolina People
Coming Home to Make Meaningful Change
Megan Hiner is providing mental health services in northeastern NC
Carolina People
Saddle Up and Read
Caitlin Gooch is an equestrian encouraging children to achieve literary excellence
Feature Story
Witnessing Government in Action
Students make new friends and find inspiration on the 2022 Youth Tour
Feature Story
Breaking Barriers Through Recreation
ACCESS of Wilmington is helping those with disabilities stay active
Carolina Creators
Keenan Jenkins
This musician of wandering to declarative styles uses music in his search for self
Carolina People
Helping Students Learn and Grow
Principal Laurie Strope is inspiring students in Onslow County
Carolina People
Carteret County Teacher Inspires Next Generation of Leaders
Marsha Sirkin has been awarded Bright Ideas Grant impacting 6300 students
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Carolina Creators
Donna Everhart
This NC author captures the essence of hard country living in her historical Southern fiction
Feature Story
Adventures in Agritourism
Visit a local farm and learn more about the food on your plate
Carolina Creators
Jereann King Johnson
This textile artist has known quilts and quilting as far back as she can remember
Carolina Adventures
Tales From Our Readers: Vacations Gone Wrong
Memories of trips that didn’t quite go as planned
