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Dolly Parton's Bromeliad Blooms at UNC Charlotte Gardens
1+ week, 1+ day ago (252+ words) That single bloom is the plant's last act. Bromeliads of this type are monocarpic, meaning they spend years, even decades, storing energy for one flowering event before dying — a biological fact that makes Dolly's current display at UNC Charlotte both…...
Mayberry memorialized: Mount Airy embraces Andy Griffith’s legacy
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1763+ words) Listen to this story (16 minutes) Around 1959, a struggling Broadway actor with a few film credits to his name pitched an idea to the influential Desilu studio that would transform both the television industry and the state of North Carolina for…...
Dolly Parton billboard spotted in Winston-Salem
2+ week, 1+ day ago (142+ words) Dolly Parton is being honored on billboards in Winston-Salem. A billboard featuring Parton can be found along U.S. 421/Salem Parkway westbound, just past the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive exit near Winston-Salem State University. The displays are part of a tribute…...
A crucial piece of Dolly Parton history is at UNC. Here’s the story behind it
2+ week, 3+ day ago (412+ words) Puppy love, puppy love, they all call it puppy love. I’m old enough now to kiss and hug, and I like it, it’s puppy love. Those are lyrics to Dolly Parton’s very first single, released when she was just 12 years…...
Double legacy: How the owner of Purcell House portrait stuio and art gallery is creating a safe haven for Black artists
4+ week, 1+ day ago (575+ words) A new art gallery in Eden is providing underrepresented artists with a platform to showcase their work while helping its owner reconnect with his roots. The gallery, named Purcell House, features pieces that highlight familiar faces from the community, including…...