Record #:

41239

Author(s):

Philpott, Mary Laura

Abstract:

The author’s reflection on Davidson’s Soda Shop reveals the special place the shop had for her parents and this college town for her. From her reflection comes this hope: for future generations, there will be special places of both kinds.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 14 Issue 1, February/March 2020, p141-142 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Davidson College; Restaurants--Davidson; Soda Shop--see also M&M Soda Shop ; Restaurants, lunchrooms, etc.; Community landmarks--Davidson--Soda Shop; Iconic businesses--Davidson--Soda Shop

Record #:

34288

Author(s):

Edge, John T.

Abstract:

Hello, Sailor is a fish-camp restaurant owned by Katy and Joe Kindred on the shores of Lake Norman, north of Charlotte. Traditional fish camps, which opened on Thursdays when mill workers got paid, have long been treasured hereabouts, serving coastal specialties far from the coast. At Hello, Sailor, familiar dishes are revamped to reflect both modern and traditional recipes.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 12 Issue 3, June/July 2018, p69-70, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Restaurants--Charlotte

Record #:

34289

Author(s):

Cash, Wiley

Abstract:

In this article, the author reflects on baseball games at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina. Built in 1950 and renovated in 1977, Sims stadium has been home to many major-league baseball players and minor-league baseball teams. For the past seventeen years, Sims has hosted the Gastonia Grizzlies, a collegiate Coastal Plain League team.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 12 Issue 3, June/July 2018, p147-148, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Baseball--Anecdotes; Baseball--North Carolina; Baseball players--Gastonia; Baseball teams

Record #:

34287

Author(s):

Brown, Nic

Abstract:

David Sedaris is widely considered America’s leading humorist. In an interview, Sedaris discusses growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina. His new book, Calypso, is a memoir set in Emerald Isle.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 12 Issue 3, June/July 2018, p37-39, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Authors--Interviews; Writers; Books

Record #:

34411

Author(s):

Everett, Jenny

Abstract:

Katie Button discusses her research on the history of food in the Appalachian region. Among her research were “leather britches,” a term referring to an old Appalachian way of preserving greasy beans in the winter by stringing them with a needle and thread, hanging them to dry, and then sealing them in jars until they were ready to be rehydrated and cooked. They are called leather britches because the dried beans look like leather that has gotten wet, then dried out.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 12 Issue 4, Aug/Sept 2018, p54, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Idioms; Food customs--Appalachian; Appalachian Region, Southern--Social life and customs

Record #:

34508

Author(s):

Nickens, T. Edward

Abstract:

After inheriting his ancestral farm, agriculturist Don Lee has moved away from growing regular crops like corn and tobacco. Instead, he has transformed it into the Garrett Wildflower Seed Farm, a seed-growing operation for native wildflowers and grassland species. The seeds are bought by landowners that want to restore indigenous landscapes, companies that want to use native plants for utility projects, and projects that endeavor to reestablish pollinator plants for bees and butterflies.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. Issue , April/May 2018, p, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Ecology; Native plant gardening; Johnston County--Industry

Record #:

34509

Author(s):

Kessler, John

Abstract:

In Mount Airy, North Carolina, a couple decides to collaborate with a landscaper to design the perfect gardens to match their quirky house. The front side of the house shows a red brick façade from 1834 that requires a tame, structured garden. The other side is a 20th-century stone addition that requires a whimsical, free-flowing Victorian style garden to go with the kitchen garden.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. Issue , April/May 2018, p, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gardens and gardening; Landscape gardening; Mount Airy--Description and travel

Record #:

34510

Author(s):

Edgerton, Clyde

Abstract:

Haw Hill Raceway in Winnabow, North Carolina holds its first Wilmington Crash Derby, a semiannual demolition/racing event. Drivers in a full-contact race have two strikes to stay through until the last heat, and only one winner will stand at the end of the night.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. Issue , February/March 2018, p, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brunswick County--Recreational activities; Automobile racing

Record #:

34512

Author(s):

Reed, Julia

Abstract:

In the wake of a gala in Charlotte and a documentary release about his life, fashion designer Andre Leon Talley recalls growing up with his grandmother in the Durham during the Jim Crowe-era. He accredits his grandmother for his love of fashion, his perseverance in the face of adversity, and his grace.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. Issue , October/November 2018, p, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fashion; Durham--History

Record #:

29567

Author(s):

Dickey, Bronwen

Abstract:

Long overshadowed by its sister cities, Raleigh and Chapel Hill, Durham, North Carolina has developed its own image as the Bull City. From its humble origins as a railway depot to its height as a tobacco boomtown, Durham was built by and for working people. Durham has grown over the years, revitalized its downtown atmosphere, and continues to attract visitors to its city.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 1, Feb/Mar 2017, p115-120, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham--Description and travel; Downtown revitalization

Record #:

29566

Author(s):

Wallace, Daniel

Abstract:

North Carolina sculptor Patrick Dougherty, also known as the Stickman, creates whimsical sculptures comprised of tree saplings, branches, twigs and vines. Over the past thirty years, he has built hundreds of these works in public, and become internationally acclaimed. His latest work will be constructed at Durham’s Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 1, Feb/Mar 2017, p96-101, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sculptors; Sculpture; Sculpture, Technique

Record #:

29568

Author(s):

Hutchison, Elizabeth

Abstract:

Durham, North Carolina’s growth spurt has led to a creative food scene and now-thriving downtown. This is a guide to some of the most popular restaurants, shops, and sights that are found in Durham.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 1, Feb/Mar 2017, p116-120, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham--Description and travel

Record #:

29571

Author(s):

Gregory, Vanessa

Abstract:

Joseph Hillenmeyer, a garden and landscape designer in Kentucky, created a garden complex for Leon and Sandy Hollon. The garden complex is a living record of neighborly and familial ties, and features eight rooms that reflect the Hollons’ admiration for formal European style. Hillenmeyer’s work has gained popularity, leading him to new projects in North Carolina.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Apr/May 2017, p82-84, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gardens--Design; Landscape gardening; Horticulture

Record #:

29569

Author(s):

Lotz, C.J.; Portman, Jed

Abstract:

As the winter season continues into February, states across the south celebrate their traditions with a variety of festivals. One of those festivals is North Carolina’s Jewish Food in the Global South, held in Chapel Hill. The festival features culinary speakers, films, cooking classes, and Jewish food traditions.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 1, Feb/Mar 2017, p129-138, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals; Cuisine; Jews--North Carolina

Record #:

29577

Author(s):

Heckert, Justin

Abstract:

In November 2016, a widespread fire ignited in the Great Smoky Mountains, a region located on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. Residents of Gatlinburg, Tennessee describe their experiences during the fire and it impacted their lives.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 3, June/July 2017, p116-123, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fires; Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.)