The influence of a mother’s love — and sometimes her recipes — can be found in restaurant kitchens and on plates in dining rooms across North Carolina.
The influence of a mother’s love — and sometimes her recipes — can be found in restaurant kitchens and on plates in dining rooms across North Carolina.
The oldest hotel in North Carolina was saved from the wrecking ball and has returned to its former glory on the square in downtown Burnsville.
For one family, summiting Stone Mountain is a tradition that strengthens the bond between parent and child.
When a young chef met an aspiring farmer, the two formed a friendship as strong as their love of the land and all it provides.
From Wanchese to Duck, these landmark businesses and the families who run them connect consumers with the daily catch.
This stunning pound cake needs little more than a garnish of mint and lemon, but we encourage you to try a slice as Chef Lynn Wells suggests: toasted in the morning for a sweet start to the day.
Dressed in a sweet-tart rice wine vinegar dressing, this cool and crunchy cucumber salad is a refreshing addition to any summertime meal.
A crispy crab cake burger and homemade tartar sauce celebrate the iconic flavors of a North Carolina beach vacation ... wherever you are.
At the beach, where cravings consist of seafood and sunshine, the kitchen becomes the anchor site to which we return to refuel and rejoice.
Give your BLT a summertime spin with these substantial subs loaded with plump and flavorful brined shrimp.
Whether deep in the ocean or atop our dinners and desserts, salt is an inextricable part of a Carolina summer.
Grilled, fried, or broiled, here’s where to find a fishy feast — plus post-dinner ice cream — in this Brunswick County waterfront town.
Can happiness be bought? In a Dare County fishing village, it can certainly be chartered. Here, boaters — both actual and aspirational — make their dreams come true.
Whether you're looking for a high-speed adventure or a relaxing experience, here’s how to dive into aquatic activities just north of Charlotte.
In the Blue Ridge mountains, artisans, makers, and outdoors enthusiasts thrive in this Ashe County town. Here’s where to explore.
Locals’ picks for fishing, hiking, bird watching, and more in the mountains beyond the North Carolina-Tennessee border.
As the weather warms, the opportunities to dine, sightsee, and explore the Piedmont grow endless. From baseball stadiums to botanical gardens, read on for some our favorite places to get outside.
From urban thrills to relaxed exploration and fun adventures for all ages, there’s a way for every traveler to experience and play in the Queen City.
For 250-plus years, Greensboro has been shaped by events from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights movement. Whether you take a contemplative walk in the woods or a trip to a revitalized mill, here are modern ways to explore the storied past.
Join writer Mark Kemp as we turn up the volume on the quintessential sound of summer: beach music. In this episode, we meet the band The Embers, whose classic tunes inspire shag dancers across the state.
In this episode of North Carolina, Naturally, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice introduces us to the 40-plus species of North Carolina fireflies that put on a magnificent show after the sun sets. Some even synchronize — you just have to know when to look.
The kaleidoscopic beauty of life in North Carolina can hardly be put into words. But that doesn’t stop some keen observers from trying.
Since the late 1960s, a pioneering North Carolina beach-music band has returned to the coast year after year to perform classic tunes for shag dancers across the region.
A professor studied and drew inspiration from the great writers of the South and their fascination with religion, only to become one of the greats himself.
In this episode of Hidden History, Brad Campbell takes us to Granville County, North Carolina, where the creation and hoisting of the first official county flag sparked a movement across the state.
Granville County hoisted the first official county flag in North Carolina more than 60 years ago. The popularity of county flags has been on the rise ever since.
A quest to learn about her mother and grandmothers led a genealogist to the untold stories of her Outer Banks ancestors.
