Steer wrestling, a practice credited to legendary cowboy and rodeo star Bill Pickett, usually involves leaping onto a steer from the back of a specially trained horse. At the Madison

Put ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to

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Eighty years is a long time. Since Our State began as The State on June 3, 1933, we’ve created 2,046 issues. In that time a few things have changed, some

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Madison County Championship Rodeo

Eighty years is a long time. Since Our State began as The State on June 3, 1933, we’ve created 2,046 issues. In that time a few things have changed, some

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Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Eighty years is a long time. Since Our State began as The State on June 3, 1933, we’ve created 2,046 issues. In that time a few things have changed, some

Arts & Culture

Celebrating Our State’s 80th Anniversary

Our State magazine celebrates its 80th anniversary this June. We look pretty good for our age, don’t we?

by Our State Staff
Our State 80th Anniversary

Eighty years is a long time. Since Our State began as The State on June 3, 1933, we’ve created 2,046 issues. In that time a few things have changed, some stayed the same, and the mission of the magazine holds true: to celebrate the people, places, and culture in North Carolina.

To honor our 80th anniversary, we’ve compiled some exclusive content for our fans and readers. Click through the links below to see it all.

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This story was published on May 10, 2013

Our State Staff

Our State Staff

Since 1933, Our State has shared stories about North Carolina with readers both in state and around the world. We celebrate the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, we feature North Carolina travel, history, food, and beautiful scenic photography.