Cherryville museum honors business
The C. Grier Beam Truck Museum is open Thursdays through Saturdays in Cherryville, near the western edge of Charlotte.

Sampson County gas station is landmark
Jo Anne and Cecil Fields have run Cecil's Exxon in Newton Grove for 52 years.

Sanford man's garage is a throwback to the classics
Jimmy Bullis' car collection is a white-walled, wood-spoked throwback to another time. The 20 classic cars speak to Bullis' hard work and his drive to succeed.

Birthday card binds sisters together
Sue Hamilton and Jean Johnson are sisters born ten years apart, but a shared memento they've mailed back and forth that's filled with years of birthday wishes keeps them close.

Historical Gazetteer revised in Raleigh
A newly-revised classic publication explains how some North Carolina places got their names. Most Barnes and Noble stores carry the book, as well as Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh. The books can also be purchased through directly through UNC Press.

Forsyth man, 100, spends three years building boat
Harvey Mason, 100, of Forsyth County, has spent three years building his catamaran.

Exhibit tackles issues of race, identity
The exhibit "30 Americans" showcases works by African-Americans and tackles issues of race and identity. It is on display at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh through September.

Football star becomes phantom
North Raleigh Christian Academy football player Garrett Long will play the lead role in "The Phantom of the Opera" at his school. The school is one of a few in the country authorized to present the production.

Clayton woman travels to Haiti 51 times and counting
Helen Little, 81, of Clayton, has traveled to Haiti 51 times and is helping build an orphanage in the quake-battered island nation.

Raleigh woodworker makes canes
Ray Curran is a woodworker and artist whose talent is in the palm of his hand. For more information, contact Ray at 919-661-7368.

Raleigh photographer points and shoots ACC action
Jack Morton has spent much of his life behind the lens. He's photographing the coaches, players and fans at the ACC Tournament this week.

Spelling Bee promotes literacy
"The Spelling Bee for Literacy" raised more than $25,000 for the Moore County Literacy Council.

Yanceyville restaurant has history
Azariah's Olde Storehouse in Yanceyville is open Tuesdays through Fridays for lunch and Fridays and Saturdays for dinner.