Ready to come home for Christmas? Our State editor — and resident soundtrack maker — Mark Kemp curated this selection of 30 holiday songs by North Carolina artists, including James Taylor, Roberta Flack, Nina Simone, Charlie Daniels, John Coltrane, and many more. It’s the perfect Christmas party playlist, background music for your holiday baking, and accompanying soundtrack to a drive through twinkling lights.
An Asheville nonprofit is helping farmers develop seeds tailored to western North Carolina’s climate and community.
In art class, we learn to notice texture, form, color, and light. On the plate, those same techniques guide chefs, bakers, and makers across North Carolina, turning ingredients into compositions meant to be admired before they’re savored.
At a Wrightsville Beach resort, a most unexpected resident frolics through sandy dunes and secret gardens.
With just a dash of vanilla and nutmeg, the beauty of this cool and creamy pie lies in its simplicity.
