Elizabeth Hudson

Hudson is a native of North Carolina who grew up in the small community of Farmer, near Asheboro. She holds a B.A. degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and began her publishing career in 1997 at Our State magazine. She held various editorial titles for 10 years before becoming Editor in Chief of the 80-year-old publication in 2009. For her work with the magazine, Hudson is also the 2014 recipient of the Ethel Fortner Writer and Community Award, an award that celebrates contributions to the literary arts of North Carolina.

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From Elizabeth Hudson: A View From the Table

Our editor in chief reflects on how Thanksgiving dinner has changed over the years.

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From Elizabeth Hudson: The Bigger Picture

Our editor in chief marvels at the awe-inspiring landscape of Linville Gorge as she climbs Shortoff Mountain.

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From Elizabeth Hudson: There’s No Place Like Home

When our editor in chief falls ill on an out-of-state trip, she’s reminded that no matter where she is, home is never far away.

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From Elizabeth Hudson: Life Before Air-Conditioning

Our editor in chief reflects on porch sittin’ and icy sweet tea drinkin’ in the sweltering heat of summer.

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From Elizabeth Hudson: A Time to Every Purpose

A reader’s gift and a father’s lesson foster an undying love of kitchen gadgets — and BLTs.

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From Elizabeth Hudson: As Good As It Gets

Plates piled with seafood enhance and expand our enjoyment of the Carolina coast.

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From Elizabeth Hudson: Star Attraction

A little town in the center of North Carolina reminds our editor in chief that what makes a place memorable is the soul and the heart you find inside.

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From Elizabeth Hudson: Wheels Turning

For our editor in chief, a spring drive brings back memories of growing up in North Carolina.

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From Elizabeth Hudson: Spring Forward

With spring comes the promise of a fresh start.