When Hurricane Michael plunged Greensboro — and our editor in chief’s home — into darkness, Christmas candles and beloved family memories were shining bright.
November 2018 Welcome Letter: On the Next Day
As Hurricane Florence crept closer, we worried and we waited. But what happened after this destructive storm devastated our state? Our editor in chief reflects on the strength found in community.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Gold Standard
Our editor in chief reflects on the last eight years judging the North Carolina State Fair Special Cooking contests.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Advice for a First-Time Camper
North Carolina is a camping paradise, but what if you’ve never slept under the stars before?
From Elizabeth: The Perfect Scoop
Nothing lasts forever — not summer, not ice cream. All we can do is hold onto the memories.
July 2018 Welcome Letter: Summer Sounds Like This
They’re different for everyone, but there are certain sounds — deeply impressed in the soul — that tell us the seasons are changing and warmer weather is here.
A Look Back
It’s not easy to select “favorite” stories from the nine years that I’ve been editor in chief, having overseen, to date, 112 issues. But here are 10 stories that stand out in my memory as timeless.
June 2018 Welcome Letter: And Many More
Our State celebrates its 85th birthday this year, but for its employees, it feels like Year One.
May 2018 Welcome Letter: Things You Find When You Aren’t Looking
An unexpected gift conjures up memories of happy, bygone days, as well as excitement for the future.
