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 #:

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 #:

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 #:

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 #:

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 #:

29570

Author(s):

Abstract:

Each year, Garden & Gun magazine publishes an issue featuring a photograph of a dog on the cover. The dogs are part of the magazine’s “Good Dog” column and have included noble retrievers, proud pointers, and regal setters. To celebrate the magazine’s tenth anniversary, this issue’s cover features a photograph of three of their favorite canine cover stars in Garland, North Carolina.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Apr/May 2017, p62-63, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dogs; Photography

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 #:

29572

Author(s):

Ward, Logan

Abstract:

NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and Chandra, his wife and model, live in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Johnson’s designed their house with the help of a local architect and an interior designer. The house features a blend of traditional architecture with contemporary art.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Apr/May 2017, p87-90, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Houses--Architecture; Interior decoration

Record #:

29573

Author(s):

Reed, Julia

Abstract:

The Virginia opossum was designated as North Carolina’s official state marsupial in 2013, and happens to be the only marsupial found in all of America and Canada. This article covers the biology, history, stereotype and culinary use of the opossum.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Apr/May 2017, p103-106, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Opossums; Signs and symbols--North Carolina

Record #:

29574

Author(s):

Abstract:

This article highlights fifty things people should see, do, cook, read, and drink when visiting the southern states. Among the suggested experiences in North Carolina are hang gliding in Kitty Hawk, square dancing in Waynesville, surf-fishing in Cape Hatteras, watching a solar eclipse in the Smoky Mountains, and visiting a craft brewery.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Apr/May 2017, p109-123, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Travel--North Carolina; Tourism--North Carolina

Record #:

29575

Author(s):

Pinckney, Roger

Abstract:

Repeating shotguns have been around since the 1880s, but there is nothing quite like a double gun. The author of this article discusses his knowledge of the guns, and covers the history of double guns and gunsmithing in the South.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Apr/May 2017, p124-129, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Guns; Gunsmithing; Shotguns

Record #:

29576

Author(s):

Abstract:

Cheerwine, the burgundy-red, cherry-flavored soda has been widely available since the 1980s. The one-hundredth birthday of Cheerwine will be celebrated on May 20 at the Cheerwine Centennial Celebration in Salisbury, North Carolina, where the soda beverage began.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Apr/May 2017, p205-206, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cheerwine (Soft drink)

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.)

Record #:

29578

Author(s):

Miles, Jonathan

Abstract:

The host to this summer’s America’s Cup, Bermuda is gearing up for a new generation of travelers. Bermuda is a small archipelago, located about six hundred miles off the North Carolina coast. This article provides a description of the island, travel guide, and advice on flights from Charlotte to Bermuda.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 3, June/July 2017, p131-134, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Travel; Tourism; Islands