Elizabeth Leland devoted 40 years to newspaper journalism, but her biggest passions include family, equality, hiking, sailing – and an eternal quest for the best bean burger.
Elizabeth Leland
illumination Contributor
Anti-theft team cracks down on gas thieves
Help for those pursuing the great adventure in college
Meet Paul Beatty, historian in a hard hat
Heroic lineworkers saved cardiac arrest victim's life
Carolinas rivers inspired a unique sculpture
Meet Mike Haynes. He helps keep the power on
Rare spider lilies beckon on the Catawba River
High-voltage testing lab works to keep linemen safe
