Larry Smith doesn’t have an email address. Or a smartphone. Or a computer. He prefers a direct connection with his family, friends — and Fraser firs.
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Writer Reflections
Eleven Our State authors share stories about the role light plays in their holiday celebrations.
The Gift of Light
For more than 50 years, a dazzling chandelier has hung in the dining room of the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. Only recently has its remarkable backstory been fully illuminated.
Asheboro’s Winter Wonderland
At Burge Flower Shop, Randolph County residents find comfort, joy, and inspiration by the bouquet.
Room at the Inn
A pair of mother-daughter innkeepers inherited a love of hosting from their expansive family. At Christmastime, they welcome guests to their historic lodge in Stanly County.