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This segment of The State of Things discusses issues that may be disturbing to some of our younger or more sensitive listeners. North Carolina ranks as…

In the early 1900s in Carrboro, a young Elizabeth Cotten took her brother's handmade guitar from under his bed. She started playing the instrument upside…

John Stanley has been telling stories to his twin boys since they were old enough to listen. When his children started reading chapter books, he kicked…

In its fourth year, the North Carolina Comicon is bringing groups of superhero creators, publishers and artists to the Durham Convention Center this…

The Mint Julep Jazz Band was named “Best Musical Artist” by Durham Magazine. The band recreates the sounds of jazz clubs in the roarin’ twenties and the…

William Faulkner may be one of the most well-known writers of the 20th century. But you might not associate his name with southern literature if not for…

Updated Saturday, 10/21/13 11:00 a.m.:A vigil for a Durham 17-year-old who died in police custody turned violent on Thursday night when ranks of police…

2007 was a historic year for American politics. It was the lead-up to the 2008 elections where the first black president ever would be elected. Bill Adair…

In 1960, Elizabeth Spencer became a southern literary icon with the release of her novella, "The Light in the Piazza." The film version of the book…

Tony Geraci is best known as "Cafeteria Man." He is on a mission to transform menus at school cafeterias and give students healthier options. He launched…