Vintage Carolina

This week on NC Weekend, join host Deborah Holt Noel as she steps back in time with visits to old-school destinations, including general stores and museums.

Next week, we'll spend a weekend in "Ocracoke and Other Adventures" with a stay in an Inn Flat Rock, exploring Ocracoke Island and celebrating a 35th anniversary at an independent bookstore.

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Saluda's Historic General Stores

Polk & Henderson County
Producer: Clay Johnson

Saluda has two of the oldest general stores in the state. 

Thompson's Store Facebook: facebook.com/Thompsons-Store

M. A. Pace General Store Facebook: facebook.com/M-A-Pace-General-Store

Wheels Through Time Museum

Haywood County
Producer: Carson Fox

Celebrate vintage motorcycles at the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley. 

Website: wheelsthroughtime.com

Piece of France Pastry Shop

Pitt County
Producer: Seraphim Smith

French chef Marc Francois brings authentic French pastries and baked goods to Greenville, NC.

Website: pieceoffrancepastryshop.com

V&E Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection

Durham County
Producer: Kristen Alikakos

Meet Vincent and Ethel Simonetti and learn all about their love of tubas and each other in this heartwarming story.

Website: simonettitubacollection.com

Andia's Ice Cream

Wake County
Producer: Rick Sullivan

Andia's Ice Cream delights with flavors inspired by the owner's Greek heritage.

Website: andiasicecream.com