Steer wrestling, a practice credited to legendary cowboy and rodeo star Bill Pickett, usually involves leaping onto a steer from the back of a specially trained horse. At the Madison

Put ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to

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Madison County Championship Rodeo

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Photo Essay: Edenton, Beauty By The Albemarle

The accolades and the lists just keep on coming. From Smithsonian magazine (America’s 20 Best Small Towns), from Forbes magazine (America’s Prettiest Towns), from Coastal Living magazine (Dream Town). Everyone loves a list, and everyone loves a superlative. But please permit a smidge of smugness: Here in North Carolina, we’ve always known about the treasure that is Edenton.

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Within minutes of miles of water, but also within minutes of miles of agricultural fields, Edenton is endowed with space aplenty. And yet the town is entirely walkable, from its historic homes, mills, and churches, to its downtown sidewalks, stores, and restaurants. photograph by CHRIS COUNCIL

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Blair, Thomas, and Russell Wood staff a lemonade stand in front of their house. Fresh shrimp, ready for grilling or grits, steaming or sautéing, at Waterman’s Grill. Thomas Overton, a lifelong Edentonian, cycles homeward after church. photograph by CHRIS COUNCIL

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Kayaks and paddlers — including Deb and Joe Silva — are everywhere in Edenton, particularly on the still water of Queen Anne Creek. Good for the body. Even better for the soul. photograph by CHRIS COUNCIL

 

This story was published on Jul 14, 2015

Our State Staff

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