The January 2024 Issue

When met with a surplus of produce, Southerners turn to Ball jars of brine. In one Wayne County railroad town, this led to the launch of a booming business — and a small town’s identity.

A sprawling 19th-century estate near the Eno River tells the story of some of Orange County’s early residents and their Federal-style flair.

Instead of warning sailors, this towering lighthouse replica along I-95 is a welcome to weary travelers who need a break from the interstate.

For years, sledding down Monkey Hill in Macon County has been a popular winter activity. Now, it’s the inspiration for the area’s annual Snow Fest.

Whether you’re snowed in or simply wishing for flakes, these nostalgic recipes for hearty chili, hot sandwiches, and fudgy brownies will keep you warm.

Each January, Highland Scots in North Carolina celebrate their ancestry by gathering around tables full of haggis to honor poet Robert Burns.

At this diamond of a diner in Jackson County, comforting classics — both American and Greek — shine bright.

From vindaloo to momo jhol, bold flavors and global recipes are making this Wake County’s culinary scene more delicious and diverse than ever before.

After a chance discovery on Highway 64, a world traveler finds that she can satisfy her wanderlust close to home in Wake County.

You might know from our license plates that North Carolina was “First in Flight” and “First in Freedom,” but our state is also the proud birthplace of tinctures, treats, and time-honored traditions.

Run, jump, soar — how one photograph in 1973 launched an aeronautic empire that’s entering its 50th year of teaching the world to fly.

Honey Bee’s new family didn’t mean to adopt a pet. They had big plans to foster pups in need. Then they met a little yellow dog with a friendly bark and a spring in her step.

Raleigh singer and fabric artist Caitlin Cary captures memories and stirs emotion with her voice — and with a needle and thread.

Georgia Bonesteel’s lifelong passion for teaching innovative quilting techniques and creating patchwork masterpieces influences her Hendersonville community and beyond.

A textile studio in Asheville rallies a community of farmers, artists, and weavers around the Blue Ridge “fibershed,” where local cloth is homegrown — from fleece to fabric.

The South Fork Catawba River brought light and life to early McAdenville, powering machines that provided steady work. Now, this former textile town has a new mission: taking care of the river that built it.