Pick a word, any word. And dive down into the rabbit hole of regional knowledge. For card-carrying Carolinians, the definitive Encyclopedia of North Carolina tells you all you need to know about our great state.
Carl Goerch’s North Carolina
“A big neighborhood” is what Carl Goerch called this state, and in this neighborhood, these mountains, Sandhills, and beaches, he found himself. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the magazine he founded, we used his writings as a guide and explored North Carolina by plane and car, pen and camera. We understand why he fell in love.
How the Spirit Moves You
Shout bands gave the Charlotte African-American community something of its own in the early 20th century. Colorful parades. Mass baptisms. And a haunting, beautiful sound that transcended race and time, and still moves people today.
Picking Strawberries in Charlotte
The Hall Family Farm in Charlotte's Ballantyne neighborhood has 37,000 strawberry plants, ready for a pick-your-own adventure.
How to Prevent Bagworms
Bagworm eggs hatch near the end of May or the first week in June. Find out how to prevent bagworms from destroying your landscape.
Mahi-Mahi with Macadamia Nut Sauce
Take your taste buds back in time with this mahi-mahi recipe pulled from the May 15, 1967 issue of The State magazine.
Celebrating Our State’s 80th Anniversary
Our State magazine celebrates its 80th anniversary this June. We look pretty good for our age, don't we?
Christmas Eve 2012 with the Funeral Militia in Listre, North Carolina
An original fiction story by Clyde Edgerton for Our State's December 2012 issue.
Our 10 Favorite Stories
In celebration of our 80th anniversary, we list our favorite ten stories that you shouldn't miss.
