Across the globe from Vietnam, effects of the war reverberate through the state, where social and political perspectives are shifting quickly and dramatically.
Across the globe from Vietnam, effects of the war reverberate through the state, where social and political perspectives are shifting quickly and dramatically.
These places are the stewards of some very special items: Doc Watson’s first recording, the desk Virginia Woolf used to redefine the novel, and Elisha Mitchell’s pocket watch are just some of the cherished pieces that teach us about our state’s history and the people who preserve it.
From burgers to comfort food to elegant entrées, the range of plant-based dining in North Carolina is growing. Restaurants on this list are exclusively vegetarian and/or vegan.
How could snow cream possibly get any more Southern, you ask? Just add Cheerwine!
A different kind of winter warmer: Our baked spaghetti combines pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce into one melty medley.
You know the vegetable plates we get at our favorite meat-and-three diners? A growing number of vegetarian and vegan restaurants across the state are taking that old idea to new levels, offering creative vegetable combinations and alternatives to meat that put a contemporary twist on Southern classics.
The owners of this Mount Gilead eatery are carrying on a legacy nearly a century in the making. And like those who came before them, they’ve added their own special touch.
Whether you prefer a mug in the morning or pinkies up with scones in the afternoon, it’s always the right time for tea.
Discover a delicious collection of 34 vegetable recipes from Our State’s archives — from charred okra to squash casserole to fried green tomatoes.
Cold-weather comfort can be found in layers of creamy, cheesy potatoes and sausage.
Need some breakfast inspiration? From buttermilk biscuits to baked french toast casserole, start your morning off right with these delicious dishes.
Eight ways to make the most of a frosty (and fuzzy!) getaway to this charming town in the High Country.
Walk beneath a waterfall, ice-skate on Main Street, and go snow-tubing on Scaly Mountain during a winter trip to Highlands.
Four peaceful places to watch rare and beautiful birds take flight in coastal South Carolina.
You might know this Piedmont city for its world-renowned barbecue — and rightfully so. But take a walk uptown, and you’ll discover so much more.
You know the vegetable plates we get at our favorite meat-and-three diners? A growing number of vegetarian and vegan restaurants across the state are taking that old idea to new levels, offering creative vegetable combinations and alternatives to meat that put a contemporary twist on Southern classics.
Whether you prefer a mug in the morning or pinkies up with scones in the afternoon, it’s always the right time for tea.
North Carolina’s state parks are packed with opportunities: for adventure and leisure, recreation and education. From our highest peaks to our most pristine shorelines, there’s a park for everyone, right here at home.
Winter vacation, canceled school, or just because — snowy days in North Carolina give us endless opportunities for skiing, skating, tubing, and plenty of other chilly adventures.
When a writer’s oldest daughter heads to college, a flood of memories from their travels around North Carolina causes him to reflect — and to write a letter so they’ll never forget.
Our editor in chief reflects on the importance of libraries, and the people who power them.
In the west, where the landscape rises to meet the sky, winter arrives early and puts on a show, softening our rugged peaks with a blanket of snow.
Once, our longleaf pines produced the materials that helped ships travel around the globe — but the profits came at a price. Now, the forests that rang out with the sounds of industry stand quiet, and the last witnesses to that era are a rare find indeed.
How a Fortune 500 company rose from humble beginnings in Burlington.
Although slow to desegregate, one college shifts racial sentiments on campus not with court orders or violence — but through the power of music.
