Life
Soaking In the Last Days of Summer
From Hickory to Ahoskie, there’s still time to embrace a season caught between overstaying its welcome and slipping away.
Susan Stafford Kelly
Life
Growing Up Carolina
In the Old North State, small moments add up in young minds, and lead to feelings that last a lifetime.
Life
Fireworks are our Shining Stars of Summer
Let sparks fly: From booming beauties to fizzling favorites, there’s no better way to celebrate the Fourth than with fireworks.
Life
Old Wooden Docks are Where Summer Memories are Made
For fishing, floating, jumping off, or just sitting, nothing compares to the delight of a dock.
Life
Meet the Diamond Guys of Schiffman’s Jewelers
Want a ring? A watch? A necklace? The Schiffman brothers will sell them to you. Want a chuckle? Try listening to the stories from a fourth-generation jewelry store that’s still doing some serious business.
Arts & Culture
Family Traditions Run Deep at Washburn’s General Store
Once a stagecoach stop, Washburn’s General Store in Rutherford County is where the locals eat lunch and orders come in from around the world, although some stuff just isn’t for sale.
Life
An Empty Hammock is an Invitation to Kick Back and Relax
For 43 years, Nags Head Hammocks has been handcrafting the perfect spot to take in a view, even if it’s your own backyard — or the backs of your eyelids.
Life
Family Before Fish at Atlantic Beach Seafood
She worked at Atlantic Beach Seafood. His family owned the place. Now, Kamile and Chandler Willis are running the Carteret County institution where the shrimp is hand-packed, the oysters lead to stories, and one spouse (gasp!) doesn’t like seafood.
Life
A Church Choir is a Symbol of Togetherness
Arguably, choirs are the most visible aspect of a church service. For singers and listeners alike, choirs fill our hearts with a crescendo of joy.