January Story Finds - Politics, Art and Music

It's widely known NASCAR's roots came from those brave men and women running liquor up and down back mountain roads. Along with the booze came political clout. Many a politician sought out the support of key members in the Stony Point community in Alexander County, particularly at the local hardware store...

What do you do with a dead downtown? You create a new one - and that's exactly what's happened in Siler City in Chatham County. The NC Art Incubator is the largest such facility in the United States, offering studio space for local and internationally recognized artists. Electric guitar maker. Sculpture. Potters. Glass designers. Wood workers. Metalists. The list goes on ...

Like concerts? How 'bout an intimate setting for 300 people or so to hear the nation's most popular bluegrass and country singers? You can do that at the Oakboro Music Hall in Stanly County. Step next door to The Fountain Grill, bring your supper to the Hall and enjoy the evening. Oakboro is just 30 minutes northeast of Charlotte ...