A young black man grows up in a dangerous neighborhood in Miami as the film chronicles his life from childhood to adulthood. His mother is a crack addict and he is bullied by fellow students. But he befriends his Cuban-American neighbors, who are protective of him. He later struggles with his sexuality. Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monae, Naomie Harris, and Shariff Earp … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Moonlight
The South’s Most Unique Christmas Cookie
As the holidays near, you'll likely be enjoying some sweet treats. But Winston-Salem boasts a truly unique dessert known as the Moravian cookie. The religious group from Eastern Europe settled here in the 1700s and brought over their traditions and customs. Today, there's a culinary trail devoted to the culture around the city where you can see how they lived and how their … [Read more...] about The South’s Most Unique Christmas Cookie
Experiencing Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens, located outside of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a favorite attraction for both visitors and locals. The former private home and its surrounding property are transformed for the holiday season into their most popular event, the Nights of a Thousand Candles. Held throughout December, thousands of candles are hand lit every night around the gardens, as … [Read more...] about Experiencing Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens
Small Town Saturday: Summerville, GA
Summerville, Georgia in the northwestern part of the state is made up of less than 5,000 residents. Founded in 1838 as the Chattooga County seat, it was named because it was a popular summer resort town. Today, it has a historic downtown with shops and restaurants, but it may be best known for Howard Finster's Paradise Gardens. The artist lived here and visitors can see the … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Summerville, GA
Weekend Guide to Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Originally settled in the 1700s by the Moravian Church, Winston-Salem brought together two separate cities. It developed throughout the 1800s and 1900s with the rise of the tobacco industry as companies like R.J. Reynolds. It became one of the largest cities in the region throughout the 1920s and is a part of the area known as the Triad, which also includes Greensboro and … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Winston-Salem, North Carolina