A.D. Patterson owns the westernmost part of North Carolina, and the “mapheads” want to visit.
The Lines That Shape Us
To live in North Carolina is to live within our borders, but those boundaries are more than just lines on a map.
The ’Shine That Saved the Family Farm
Jeremy Norris is keeping his farm afloat by using an old family recipe to turn his corn into (legal) liquor.
No Grain, No Gain
Riverbend Malt House in Asheville turns barley and other grains into beer’s building blocks. And business is booming.
From Grower to Glass
At Fonta Flora Brewery in Morganton, Todd Boera draws inspiration — and ingredients — from local farms.
A Sneak Peek at the New Season of Away Message
New episodes of Our State’s podcast begin April 3.
Downtown Goldsboro is Flying High
Goldsboro’s downtown is poised for takeoff — boutiques, a taproom, and even a burger-and-sushi joint have all opened in the once-sleepy town center. From airmen passing through to longtime locals, now everyone’s got a place to be a regular.
Lupie’s Cafe in Charlotte
At a beloved comfort-food destination, every one of Lupie Duran’s customers ends up as her friend.
The Mountain Moguls of Cataloochee Ski Area
When a visionary couple converted their cow pasture in Maggie Valley into a ski slope, they had the makings of a winter destination. But they still needed the snow.
