American Aquarium

The parking lot at the Walgreens in Asheville, N.C., now is a deposit of rubble and ruin after Tropical Storm Helene.

Oct 8, 2024

My Mountain Home

NC State magazine’s editor reflects on Tropical Storm Helene and his life in Asheville.

American Aquarium frontman BJ Barham celebrates NC State basketball's first ACC Tournament championship in 37 years with his daughter, Pearl.

Mar 19, 2024

An American Odyssey

American Aquarium frontman and NC State superfan BJ Barham witnessed history unfold at the ACC tournament with his favorite traveling companion—his daughter, Pearl.