For 85 years, Our State has been highlighting the people and places that make us proud to call North Carolina home.
Spring Has Sprung Doughnut Burger
Hit the drive-through, fire up the grill, and celebrate the return of warm weather with this sweet-and-savory delight.
2018 Tours of Historic Homes & Gardens Across North Carolina
Ready to take a stroll? Every year these tours showcase the best of North Carolina — inside and out.
Original Glazed Apple Cobbler
Krispy Kreme Original Glazed® doughnuts add a delightful twist on this classic dessert.
Downtown Tarboro
Spend just one day in the heart of this historic town and you’ll understand how, for more than three centuries, it’s been able to preserve its charm.
Fried Chicken with Piedmont Dip Sauce
What’s more Southern than fried chicken? Fried chicken drenched in Piedmont barbecue sauce.
Classic Chicken Salad
Apples, grapes, and toasted almonds add a delicious sweetness and crunch to this chicken salad recipe.
Hang Gliding in Currituck County
In the northernmost corner of our east coast, Currituck County is a sight for sore eyes — especially from a bird's-eye view. Experience the beaches, sounds, forests, and buildings while soaring thousands of feet above.
A Special Resource for Teachers of North Carolina History
Governor Jim Hunt wrote a special message to North Carolina history teachers encouraging them to use Our State’s "50 Moments that Made NC" piece as a teaching tool in their classrooms, complete with a free PDF download.
