Susan Stafford Kelly

Susan Stafford Kelly was raised in Rutherfordton. She attended UNC-Chapel Hill and earned a Master of Fine Arts from Warren Wilson College. She is the author of Carolina Classics, a collection of essays that have appeared in Our State, and five novels: How Close We Come, Even Now, The Last of Something, Now You Know, and By Accident. Susan has three grown children and lives in Greensboro with her husband, Sterling.

Travel

NC Primer: On the Rocks

At two mountain landmarks, experience the wonders of wind and water.

Central

Lowe Vintage Instrument Company in Burlington

At Lowe Vintage Instrument Company, a father-and-son duo treasure the gift of music.

Travel

Tryon: Horse Country

Poised to become a world stage for equestrian sports, this Foothills town of rolling pastures and woodlands is home to some 1,600 residents — and one horse for every 2½ people.

Central

Call of the Wild

On this aerial adventure in Guilford County, channel your spirit animal — and test your courage — among the trees.

Arts

NC Primer: About the Author

For two famous writers, North Carolina was their home and inspiration.

Eastern

Leclair’s General Store in Fayetteville

A modern mercantile is a charming hangout for a new generation.

Arts

NC Primer: Scene in NC

Two major movies filmed partly in North Carolina continue to excite fans years later.

Life

North Carolina’s Amazing Lakes

The mountains and the sea may bookend our state, but the story in between is all about our lakes: cool, calm, and always nearby, just waiting for the fishing trips and cannonballs that make summer complete.

Drink

NC Primer: Pop Quiz

Yes, the state beverage is milk, but our native sodas bring the fizz.