A couple turned their passion for agriculture and love of North Carolina into Mike's Farm, a holiday destination for families across the state.
A Handmade Holiday
Popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners, clothespins and construction paper: Made with love by little hands, the most precious ornaments cost almost nothing, but the memories they hold are priceless.
The Heritage House
In Caswell County, a cabin built from old tobacco barns reflects one family’s farming history in every way you might expect — and many you wouldn’t.
A Porch with a Past on Lake Toxaway
Every porch has a history, a tale told through its architecture and owners. In Transylvania County, one special porch has seen more than a century of change, its story forever tied to the creation, ruination, and rebirth of Lake Toxaway.
Let Freedom Ring
This year, we’ll wave flags in Wilmington and Waynesville, fire up the grill in Fayetteville and Fuquay-Varina. Most of all, we’ll reflect on the earliest days of our country and the true meaning of Independence Day.
Beach Treasures: An Essay
Memories of summertime sandcastles and shell collecting on the coast stick with us through every season.
Over the Moon: The Harvest Moon Grille in Lincolnton
Joy, creativity, and local ingredients — plus a dash of inspiration from around the world — infuse every bright and colorful meal at this restaurant in Lincolnton.
All Original: A Lindley Park Home Transformation
When Margaret Winslow gutted her century-old Greensboro home, she discovered charming character hidden by layers of history.
Brevard’s McGaha Chapel Is Tiny, but Mighty
Hidden in the woods, McGaha Chapel helped bridge a community’s divisions more than 150 years ago. At Christmastime, folks still come together here to lift their hopeful voices in holiday song.
