Life
Growing Up Pepsi
A tall glass of cold cola stokes memories of a carbonated childhood.
Todd Dulaney
History
Years After World War II, Divers Explore Wreck Site of U-352
When the German submarine U-352 was sunk during World War II, no one knew if its remains would ever be seen again. Today, divers visit the sub on almost daily excursions. But you don’t have to venture out to sea to get a glimpse of our state’s maritime history.
Life
Peace Poles Unite Many in Rowan County
The symbol erected in parks throughout Rowan County is simple, its message clear and easy to understand no matter the language: May Peace Prevail On Earth.
Life
To Find Gold: The N.C. State Mineral
The state mineral is plentiful in North Carolina, but it’s elusive, too.
History
The Wright Brothers’ Legacy Endures in North Carolina
How 2 men, 12 seconds, and 1 monument changed North Carolina forever.
Eastern
Summer’s Soundtrack
There’s no better backdrop for beach music than the ocean or a better stage than the Tiki Pier at Carolina Beach.
Eastern
As Sure As the Sun Sets
Come winter, folks in Atlantic Beach head to the water’s edge at dusk for a show that plays out in few other places on the East Coast — a sight you have to see to believe.
October 2013
Foraging a Forest Bounty
North Carolina’s mountains and foothills support some of the greatest biodiversity in North America — everything from wild shoots and berries to farm-raised crops and cattle. Some grow hidden. Others thrive in plain sight. Many do both.