Many monikers are given for brevity or endearment, but cities in North Carolina tend to earn their labels. Whether a nod to history, industry, or maybe even an iconic resident, these nicknames all have origin stories.
Revel in a Coastal Tradition at The Flyway Lodge
On Knotts Island, one family has restored the historic charm of a Currituck County hunt club with a bit of ingenuity, a lot of elbow grease, and a great deal of love.
Storytelling With the Foothills Writers
A group of wordsmiths in Lenoir share a love of storytelling and the Foothills that inspire them.
Easy Being Green
North Carolinians need not depend on the luck of the Irish to see green. With our islands and parks, greenways and fairways, mosses and ferns, all we have to do is look around.
9 Sledding Hills in North Carolina
When a fresh snow blankets the state, thrill seekers grab their sleds (and tubes and toboggans) to slip and slide.
Towns That Twinkle
Communities across the state celebrate the holiday season with sparkling lights, vibrant displays, and festive events that bring joy to the world.
Baba Yaga’s Heirloom Elixir
A mother and daughter turned their piece of Stokes County into an orchard of heritage apples, using some of their crop to make a versatile syrup.
Because of Camp Butner
Amid the urgency of World War II, an Army training camp sprang up from fields north of Raleigh. Five years later, the camp was no longer needed, but the existing infrastructure attracted new residents. Today, evidence of that brief but impressive history remains part of Butner’s very foundation.
The Sweet Potato State
North Carolina produces more sweet potatoes than any other state in the country, giving us cause to celebrate at our farms, around our tables, and in our communities.
