Travel
Western
Photo Essay: Fall in Flat Rock
Autumn comes a little later in our southern mountains, meaning that this artistic, historic, and beloved village holds its color — and its colorful charm — longer into the season.
Western
Hendersonville: A Modern Mountain Town
Not every mountain ’ville has an aquarium and 30 restaurants — plus bears and a forest — on Main Street.
Guides
Carolina Calendar: October 2016
Fall is in full swing in North Carolina, and we’re celebrating with autumnal festivals, music conventions, Halloween extravaganzas, and more.
Arts & Culture
The Return of the Mummy at Iredell Museums
The 3,000-year-old woman who once captivated generations of Statesville children — and helped launch the city’s first cultural arts center more than a half-century ago — has returned to claim the cultural spotlight and, in the process, revitalize the downtown museum she calls home.
Guides
This Weekend in North Carolina: September 30-October 2
Your guide to events happening across the state this weekend.
Presented By Norfleet Point
10 Coastal Events Happening This Fall
From Washington to Wilmington and everywhere in between, there’s no shortage of coastal festivities to enjoy this fall.
Food
Recipes
Breaded Pork Cutlet With Redeye Gravy Recipe
Pair your favorite flaky biscuit recipe with these tender pork cutlets and classic gravy. Breakfast (lunch, or dinner) is served.
Recipes
Country Ham Mac & Cheese Recipe
A classic comfort food, rich in color and in flavor, is elevated with salty morsels of country ham.
Recipes
Ham Hocks & Collard Greens Recipe
Every Southern cook should have an entry for collards in his or her recipe box.
Recipes
Bacon Jam Recipe
A sweet-and-savory spread for all occasions. (Hint: We like to add a dollop to baguette-and-brie appetizers.)
Recipes
Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Shoulder Recipe
If you’re craving barbecue but can’t have a full-on pig pickin’, pull out your slow cooker. We can help.
Recipes
North Carolina Sweet Potato Latkes with Cinnamon Honeycrisp Applesauce
This fall, use those stockpiled apples from the pick-your-own orchard to make applesauce, a perfect complement to sweet potato latkes, delectable no matter the season.
NC Culture
History
The Halifax County Blackbird Invasion of 1969
In 1969, something strange happened in Halifax County: Millions of birds darkened the skies over Scotland Neck, descended on the town — and stayed.
History
Home & Garden
Growing Good Health at Gaia Farm in Brevard
Medicinal herbs are indigenous to western North Carolina; Gaia Herbs in Brevard takes a modern approach to ancient traditions.
Home & Garden
Sports
Life Lessons Learned Through the Elements of Archery
Archery is a skill that can take a lifetime to master. But its biggest lesson is also the simplest: By pulling back the bowstring, you learn how to let go.
Sports
Life
Family Tradition: Saturday Drive
The wind in your hair, the sun on your face: Adventure is easy when you’re cruising in a convertible. Especially when your destination is the Uwharrie National Forest.
Life
Life
‘The Country’ is Not Just a Place to Live, But a Way of Life
Two-track roads and tobacco barns. Self-reliance and rustic charm. In North Carolina, “country” is both how we live and the place we call home.
Life
Life
8 Thoughts on North Carolina’s Bigfoot Mystery
Think you know how to spot Sasquatch? Here are a few things to keep in mind on your hunt.