After holding posts all over the map, military members and their families bring multicultural palates to North Carolina, seeking the flavors of former homes and past travels. In the Jacksonville area, local restaurants satisfy the demand for global cuisine around Camp Lejeune. Join us as we make a few delicious stops along the International Food Trail.
The Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail
From farm stands to strip-mall shops to downtown staples, each of the 13 locations on the Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail offers something unique.
The Scoop on Ice Creamville
A writer with a sweet tooth and a fondness for frozen treats returns to her hometown for a story that’s made for her: Hendersonville’s Ice Cream Trail.
The Cape Fear Lighthouse’s Prism Project
When the Cape Fear Lighthouse was dismantled more than 60 years ago, the pieces of glass that composed its Fresnel lens scattered in a hundred directions. Now, The Old Baldy Foundation is attempting to put the lens back together.
The Amazing Airlie Gardens
More than a century after a Gilded Age couple designed an elaborate estate in Wilmington, their legacy lives on for all to enjoy.
Winter Blooms Across North Carolina
While much of nature hunkers down for winter, a bouquet of bright blooms peeks out from the slumbering landscape to embrace the chill.
Folk Family: A Homegrown Thanksgiving Tradition
Each year, families forgo a traditional Thanksgiving weekend to gather in Black Mountain for intergenerational fun through folk dancing, crafts, music, and games.
The Cherokee Way
In a land that has remained mostly unchanged for thousands of years, Cherokee culture continues to evolve. With renewed energy, citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are shaping their own narrative.
Buried Treasure in Hendersonville
Relics of life in early 20th-century Henderson County were hidden in plain sight. Uncovered by a local chef, they’re now on display at Shine, the restaurant that he and his family built in their hometown.