We took a culinary tour of the North Carolina State Fair and lived to tell the tale — and we might have even discovered a new favorite food. Hint: It's fried.
City Portrait: Salisbury
In Rowan County, a few dozen working-class folks invested a little bit of money in a fledgling grocery store. Decades later, their investments were worth millions, and helped preserve their small town.
Sierra Nevada Brewery, an Old Company with Modern Practices
Sierra Nevada’s luxurious brewery near Hendersonville is a destination where the beer is the star, and the environment plays a strong supporting role.
Hendersonville: A Modern Mountain Town
Not every mountain ’ville has an aquarium and 30 restaurants — plus bears and a forest — on Main Street.
8 Thoughts on North Carolina’s Bigfoot Mystery
Think you know how to spot Sasquatch? Here are a few things to keep in mind on your hunt.
W.E. Nixon Welding & Hardware in Chowan County
It’s out of the way, 12 miles from Edenton in the rural countryside of Chowan County. But once you arrive, W.E. Nixon Welding & Hardware has whatever you need. And if not, they’ll make it for you.
How One Woman Saved the Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks
Wild horses have roamed this small barrier island for centuries. When they were in danger of being wiped out, a woman who knew nearly nothing about horses rounded up experts, facts, and moxie to save them.
Appalachian State Fans Take School Spirit on the Road
Home-field advantage is fine, but the true nature of Appalachian State football emerges when the team and its fans get out of town.
Our State Great Eight: Old School
As children across the state head back to class, a former student shares advice, musings, and memories.
