In the foothills of North Carolina, the Great Depression gave rise to a simple yet delicious sandwich that can’t be found anywhere else in the state.
Home of the World’s Largest Ten Commandments
A biblical-themed park that’s part religious retreat, part roadside attraction encourages visitors from all walks of life to have a mountaintop experience.
Stone Paradise
Dreams come in all shapes and sizes. In Caswell County, a man’s aspirations took the form of a miniature rock-and-cement village.
His Cups Runneth Over
Thanks to a mug-obsessed man in Caldwell County, a cabin in the woods gives an entirely new meaning to “happiness in a cup.”
Meet Snerd, Garner’s Furry Forecaster
When will the spring sun shine again? In Wake County, all eyes are on one groundhog with a modern approach to answering this annual question.
Kenly 95’s Guiding Light
Instead of warning sailors, this towering lighthouse replica along I-95 is a welcome to weary travelers who need a break from the interstate.
A Colossal Christmas Tree
For more than 80 years, the 75-foot-tall community Christmas tree in Wilmington’s Hilton Park stood as a hallmark of holiday celebrations.
The Woman Behind the Lens
Bayard Wootten became the first woman in the North Carolina National Guard thanks to her innovative photography.
The Masked Publisher
Even when it wasn’t Halloween, the late founder of this magazine put the “trick” in trick or treat.