The Made in NC Awards are for all you North Carolina makers, bakers, crafters, and creators. Whatever it is that you make and sell, we know you’re proud to produce it right here in North Carolina — and we want to help you show it off to the entire state.
In honor of our June Coastal issue, which features Seamus the Bernedoodle, we’re celebrating our four-legged friends all month long. Find out how you and your pup can enter our Instagram giveaway, and check out what the Our State staff has to say about their tail-wagging buddies.
Our editor in chief reflects on the legacy of North Carolina’s classic coastal retreats.
Not your average beach house: From the clean lines of a flat-top cottage in Southern Shores to the extravagant opulence of an Art Nouveau icon in Corolla, landmark architecture defines our coastal villages — and chapters of our history.
Top this warm rice bowl with sausage and herbs, lemon-yogurt and garlicky tahini sauces, fresh cucumber, and chickpeas for a bright, satisfying meal made from scratch.
From cobbler to lemonade, use your fresh peaches in some of our favorite summertime recipes.
Our version starts with homemade cookies — the flavor and toppings are up to you.
Summer’s never been sweeter: These frosty desserts will keep you cool, calm, and contented right on through the dog days.
Inspired by the Roaring Twenties, a young chef returned to his hometown and opened a tapas restaurant with a vintage vibe and modern twists on classic cuisine.
No rush: The clocks on the walls of Oak Island Restaurant are just for decoration. All you really need to know is whether it’s Chicken & Dumplings Thursday or Fried Fish Friday.
More than 45 years ago, a fishing family started a seafood market to sell their catch. The market expanded into a mainstay restaurant in Salter Path whose varied menu includes a seasonal special that celebrates coastal resilience.
On the way to work or headed home from the beach, post up in a booth at the Old Bridge Diner for breakfast and lunch classics — pancakes to patty melts to popcorn shrimp — all day long.
Where to stop and look up from mountains to coast.
Let freedom ring! Pack a blanket or a lawn chair, head out to one of these spots across the state, and celebrate Independence Day underneath a night sky filled with colorful fireworks.
Marvel at panoramic views of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Mountains from atop the chimney, look up at the tallest waterfall in a North Carolina state park, and fall in love with the Hickory Nut Gorge.
Spend three days in the Foothills eating at delicious restaurants, exploring local history, and soaking in the old-school small-town charm.
Your curated guide to events happening across the state this month, from the mountains to the coast.
All aboard! Take a train trip to downtown Salisbury, then set off on foot to spend the day exploring, eating, and shopping.
From its humble roots as a roadside farm stand, The Friendly Market has evolved to become the community’s kitchen, serving up classic comfort foods to fuel fishing trips, beach days, and backyard picnics in Morehead City and beyond.
Find out what three astronomy experts have to say about using star charts and telescopes, their favorite places in North Carolina to stargaze, and the most amazing things they’ve ever seen in the night sky.
When the sun sets on long days at the beach, families still reach for Charles Harry Whedbee’s beloved Outer Banks legends and spooky stories, years after the raconteur of Nags Head put them to paper.
Before you lay out a towel and kick off your flip-flops, a stop at this Carteret County bookstore is a must.
Hang 10! Find out what three North Carolina surfing experts have to say about catching waves and their most memorable rides — plus, their best advice for beginners who want to get their feet wet.
A North Carolina author traces our local food traditions through the year, sharing her own experiences alongside stories of the farmers and foragers who nourish us.
As developers discover North Carolina’s beautiful shorelines and beachfront communities, lawmakers make a plan to protect their splendor for generations to come.
The National Hollerin’ Contest once brought national attention to the tiny North Carolina community of Spivey’s Corner.
Occoneechee Speedway was born at the same time as NASCAR, lived a short but spectacular life, and then faded away into the woods in Hillsborough. The forest that hid it for decades has given it new life as a hiking trail.
