Burlington

Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Craft

Meet potters Chris Pence and Mark Warren, founders of Haand pottery in Burlington and Craft category judges for this year’s Made in NC Awards.

by Rebecca Woltz

Travel

Breaking into Burlington’s Art Scene

Artisans in this Alamance County community create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces, from wood-fired pottery to handcrafted candles. Meet the artists making a difference downtown — and find out where to shop.

by Lauren Eberle

Back In The Day

How LabCorp Got Its Start in North Carolina

How a Fortune 500 company rose from humble beginnings in Burlington.

by Jeremy Markovich

Editors’ Picks

Travel

6 Cool Exhibits From Mountains to Coast

From fossil pits to a helicopter simulator, the littlest Carolinians will discover wonder at these one-of-a-kind museum exhibits across the state.

by Our State Staff

Recipes

7 Cheerwine Recipes

Don’t just drink your Cheerwine — eat it, too! From cakes to pies to cocktails, you can incorporate this crimson Tar Heel treasure into your next kitchen creation.

by Our State Staff

Features

From Soup to Knots

Local NC Cooperative Extension experts preserve cherished recipes and introduce kids to the thrill of summer camp — and that’s just a taste of what they provide to their communities.

by Todd Dulaney

Ramblin' Man Columns

Home Sweet Rock Pile

One of our state’s most common fishes has a rare talent. In the fresh, clear waterways of the mountains and Piedmont, bluehead chubs build nests for their young, stone by tiny stone.

by T. Edward Nickens