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"In far western North Carolina, generations of Brasstown Carvers have preserved Appalachian tradition by turning blocks of wood into keepsakes with character." The John C. Campbell Folk School was founded in 1925 as a way to preserve the area's way of life and give locals a means to make a living. Wood carvers at the school began calling themselves the Brasstown Carvers and had gained national recognition in the 1930s for their small animal carvings.
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Known at the "High Priestess of Soul", Simone, originally from Tryon graduated from the Allen School for Girls in Asheville. She enjoyed a prolific career as a celebrated jazz musician and civil rights activist. In 2017, her childhood home in Tryon was purchased by a group of New York Black artists for restoration.
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44020
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"The legacy of one of the world's most influential jazz musicians has its roots in the Piedmont city where he grew up, which has finally embraced this 20th century musical icon." John Coltrane was born in Hamlet but the family moved to High Point when he was quite young. He died in 1967 of liver cancer.
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"Thanks to a mug-obsessed man in Caldwell County, a cabin in the woods gives an entirely new meaning to "happiness in a cup." Collettesville's House of Mugs got its start in the summer of 2000, when Avery Sisk purchased a collection of 750 coffee mugs for $15 at a flea market.
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"By restoring antique and vintage chairs, a caner in Cleveland County intertwines past, present and future in every seat." Greg Traywick first began chair caning and weaving after taking a class through NC Cooperative Extension in Cleveland County.
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44027
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"The story of how Hillside -- a sprawling estate in Guilford County -- became a charming bed and breakfast has all the makings of a real-life fairy tale." The estate was originally home to Julian Price, a philanthropist, whose fortune was made through the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co. current owners Michael and Eric Fuko-Rizzo have spent more than seven years transforming the once vine-covered mansion into its current stance as the Julian Price House Inn & Gardens.
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44047
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The article discusses Peter Dromgoole, a mysterious figure whose alleged gun dual and death resulted in the creation of a secret society at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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44046
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While renovating a home, the photos of a family in Edenton, North Carolina were discovered after being forgotten behind a mantel for 100 years. The author notes how the pictures give an informative glimpse into the lives of African Americans who lived in Edenton during the 1920s.
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"As the Carolina Inn celebrates its centennial year, a writer reflects on the stately hotel's long history as " The university's living room." A passion project of John Sprunt Hill, an 1889 alumnus of U.N.C., the inn was built and donated by the Hill family with the stipulation that profits after care and upkeep of the facility would go to the Wilson Library and in particular the North Carolina Collection. The first renovation of the facility occurred in the mid-1960s and in 1993, a much larger renovation occurred and was completed in 1995.
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"Throughout its history, Winston Salem's Piedmont Airlines stayed one step ahead of the competition by coming up with innovative ways to satisfy its customers, like a one-of-a kind beverage that former passengers and employees still thirst for." From its beginnings in 1948, the airline always looked at ways to distinguish itself. Piedmont punch was introduced in October 1981. The 1989 merger with another airline was the beverage's demise. Chris Runge is curator and historian of the Piedmont Aviation Historical Society. A recipe of the original punch is included in the article.
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"For three year, the Kneeler girls of Chowan County gathered each week in the parish hall of historic St. Paul Episcopal Church in Edenton to stich symbols of faith into pillows of grace." Martha Blythe, Debbie Boyle and Kathy Bubby's needlepoint project replaced cushions used at the altar of the church that were 40 years old. Annette Wright was a part of the group but passed in September 2023.
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"Remember plucking honeysuckle blossoms off the vine of that single drop of nectar? Every spring, dinner clamored for a Chapel Hill restaurant's honeysuckle sorbet, nearly as fleeting as the real thing and every bit as sweet." In this article Bill Smith share his experience with introducing customers at his restaurant, Crook's Corner, his own concoction for honeysuckle sorbet. His recipe is included.
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"A formerly enslaved Edenton woman became a real estate mogul, breaking barriers and making a name for herself in North Carolina history. A modern- day novelist shares her story. " Kianna Alexander is author of the historical fiction novel, "Carolina Built".
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"Jun is an ancient beverage shrouded in mystery. Made by fermenting honey and tea, its origin is uncertain. But today, a group of women near Asheville are writing their own chapter in its history." Shanti Volpe, owner of Shanti Elixirs began selling jun in farmers markets in 2017.
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"The second-generation owner of a Surry County hosiery mill is helping keep a North Carolina legacy industry alive. His company's 21st century socks feature bold designs and high quality fabrics. geared to dedicated lovers of the outdoors." Kelly Nester, CEO of Nester Hosiery in Mount Airy is the brainchild of Farm to Feet socks, which first appeared in stores in 2013. The brand has been largely popular since its inception and serves as a model of sustainability.
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