A coffee shop on the water provided the perfect opportunity for a pair of Outer Banks newcomers to craft a community.
Galloway Farm in Hallsboro
Each fall, a farm field in Columbus County turns into one of the state’s largest corn mazes. Getting lost has never been so fun.
Back in the Day: Bear Hugs
Mildred the Bear loved Fig Newtons, orange soda, and long walks with her best friend Hugh Morton.
Justus Orchard in Hendersonville
In Henderson County, a treasured family tradition begins with an empty basket, a stroll among the apple trees — and a fried apple pie.
Lake Lore
These two lake legends are almost too far-fetched to be true — almost.
Ole Mason Jar in Charlotte
At a men’s clothing store in the heart of uptown, classic designs never go out of fashion.
The History of North Carolina Surfing
What began as a would-be surfer’s dream more than a century ago has become a reality for wave riders up and down the North Carolina coast. It’s a history written on the water by generations of surfers with a shared passion.
Back in the Day: First in Surf
More than a century ago, Wrightsville Beach became the first successful community to bring surfing, a popular West Coast sport, to the East Coast.
A Lifetime of Learning in Red Springs
Highlander Academy’s beloved caretaker tends more than just buildings and gardens. Now, the community he’s been part of for 50 years is giving back.
