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Naturally NC

From wildflowers growing on our mountains to ancient trees emerging from our swamps, North Carolina’s native plants shape our landscapes.

Welcome Home

Good Bones in New Bern

After sitting empty for more than 20 years, a 19th-century home in Craven County was restored by a couple who kept poignant reminders of its storied past in place.

90th Anniversary

Make Believe

For generations, locals claimed that a young, unknown Walt Disney came to Asheville to live and work in 1924.

Features

Keeper of the Hemlocks

In the Piedmont, a slice of mountain paradise hangs on — a holdover from the last Ice Age and, under the stewardship of a longtime naturalist, a bastion of wild wonders.

On Love & Country Ham Biscuits

Across North Carolina, milestone events — from baptisms to weddings to funerals — have one much-loved Southern delicacy on the menu. Regardless of the occasion, ham biscuits comfort and nourish us as we celebrate, mourn, and gather.

Unlimited Possibilities

A writer and her family have embraced the challenges of traveling the state with a wheelchair. With some planning, creativity, and kindness from strangers, her son experiences the joys of North Carolina’s destinations to the fullest.

Made in the USA at BL Makers Market

In Thomasville, the child of a textile factory family with equal talent for art and business has breathed new life into her community. Her makers market carries goods created entirely in America.

First in Flights

Not just for breweries: In the spirit of sampling, restaurants across North Carolina have taken the concept of tasting flights to creative new heights.

Lost and Found

Estate Sale Treasures

The promise of finding valuable antiques may drive some to sift through strangers’ left-behind keepsakes. But for others, the payoff is discovering the very personal backstories of everyday objects.

Etched in Memory

Artist Louis Orr’s detailed depictions of North Carolina landmarks are now a mostly forgotten footnote in the history of our state. But those who recognize his timeless style often find it in unexpected places.

Hunting Carolina Ghosts

When he discovers what could be a new kind of firefly close to home in Chatham County, a scientist’s childhood love of lightning bugs burns brighter than ever.

A Ring of Truth

Even when his green thumb and a cloud of pink azaleas nearly claimed a family heirloom, a writer in Greensboro knew that his late grandfather was looking out for him.