Behind the Scenes at The Lost Colony

Go behind the scenes as the stage hands, costume designers, and actors prepare to tell the story of The Lost Colony.
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Arts & Culture

The Civil War: A War of Songs

From battlefields to minstrel shows, music becomes a rallying cry of loyalty and motivation. But as deaths and hopelessness mount, the songs convey a haunting sense of loss (Volume 2, Part 2)
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Cultural Clearinghouse

When customers make a purchase at The Regulator Bookshop in Durham, they also make a commitment to a local store with a national reputation.
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Rediscovering Riddle

This month, the Burnsville community honors the legacy of a native son whose talented ear shaped the sound of country music.
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Resurrecting a Sound

Old Hat Records in Raleigh doesn’t search for cutting-edge music. Instead, the label revives what the industry and its listeners forgot.
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Natural Host

When visitors picnic under the live oak in Wilmington’s Airlie Gardens, they carry on a social legacy a century in the making.
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Taste the Difference

Science is everywhere, but I feel like I spend most of my life ignoring it, or trying to figure it out and taking a nap instead, or pretending I know what I’m talking about when I don’t. Like photosynthesis or
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Gardening Together

Across North Carolina, gardeners of all skill levels come together to grow food and meet their neighbors in community gardens.
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In the Garden with Our State (February 2012)

Though we’ve had a warmer-than-normal winter so far, February and March may still provide some surprises. In the meantime, here are few a winter gardening tips to help you fill the time until spring arrives.
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The Making of an Issue: How Sweet It Is!

Want to know more about our February issue? Continue reading for details and insights on our stories that you may not find in the pages of the magazine. Enjoy!
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