The May 2018 Issue

This Haywood County town is known as the gateway to the Smokies, but it holds much more than just spectacular mountain views.

On a charming pick-your-own flower farm in Buncombe County, the land blooms with beauty and family history.

At Cocoa Cinnamon, a community unites over coffee, culture, and comfort food.

In her great-grandfather’s former dyehouse, Blythe Leonard is creating one-of-a-kind handbags and accessories, stitch by stitch.

For beachgoers big and small, a trip to Jockey’s Ridge — the largest natural sand dune system on the East Coast — is like visiting a different planet.

Highlander Academy’s beloved caretaker tends more than just buildings and gardens. Now, the community he’s been part of for 50 years is giving back.

More than a restaurant, Robinson Ferry holds the heart and soul of its town.

Lessons learned while working the cash register at Sutton’s Drug Store in Chapel Hill went beyond just making change.

With the creation of the Qualla Boundary comes conflict — between two men determined to lead the Eastern band of Cherokee and within the tribe itself.

Seasoned golfers know that a visit to Pinehurst isn’t just about tee time at the legendary resort. The surrounding village offers rich history, charming shops, and fine flavors to fill a weekend on — and off — the greens.

To live in North Carolina is to live within our borders, but those boundaries are more than just lines on a map.

Everything at Ronnie’s Country Store in Winston-Salem takes you back and fills you up. On that, even our poets and politicians can agree.

Summers spent shucking corn and bagging cantaloupes at a produce market in Kannapolis left their mark in memory and wisdom.

This enterprising young woman with strong convictions has created a down-home market marvel through her farm and food.

It doesn’t matter if you’re strolling through a farmers market or an arts festival, searching for ripe strawberries or rustic decor — this month, you’ll find plenty to fill your bag.