In the Piedmont, all hikes, paddles, and camping trips seem to start here.
The State of Oysters
An intense hurricane season put North Carolina’s shellfish industry into jeopardy. Today, oyster lovers can breathe a sigh of relief.
Pickle It. Jam It. Win It.
It’s judgment day at the State Fair’s food preservation competitions: Lids pop, judges dig in, and the anticipation is so thick you could spread it on a nice, warm piece of toast.
Ambition Blooms
In flower and gardening categories, State Fair competitors with green thumbs (or not) pin their hopes on plants that often have a mind of their own.
My Life in Tents
Being prepared isn’t always possible in life — or in the woods. The best wilderness adventures test our mettle and require a brazen embrace of uncertainty.
The Mystery of Badin Lake
A wartime tragedy became lake lore in Stanly County. Setting the record straight, easing the heartbreak, and putting rumors to rest has taken more than 75 years — and counting.
Gidget Grown Up: Jo Pickett
Legendary East Coast surfer Jo Pickett travels the world, chasing waves. But she makes her home in Wilmington, where Carolina’s blue swells remind her of family and the importance of living fearlessly.
Paddling for Pie on the Roanoke River
The Roanoke River is home to snakes, bears, bobcats — and perfect, old-fashioned pie. Two sisters set off in search of a slice and find so much more.
The Matchmaker: Vida Pour Tea in Greensboro
Coffee can perk you up, but tea just might fix what ails you. That’s why a Greensboro teahouse takes such a personal approach to finding your perfect brew.
