Inside a modest white farmhouse in the rolling hills of Rutherford County, an extended family with deep ties to the Lake Lure community cooks up homestyle Southern feasts for the faithful.
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A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Pittsboro
When it comes to spreading holiday cheer, the residents of this Chatham County town start early.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Retracing My Steps
Our editor in chief shares a few treasured memories from her childhood home, a Christmas Eve night being one of the very first.
The 12 Days of Christmas, Reimagined
We took some, ahem, creative liberties when we combed through Our State’s archives to find a few favorite stories that carry the tune of a Christmas classic.
Festive Fare: 4 Vintage Holiday Recipes
From decades-old family recipes to a centuries-old Carolina cookie, we’re filling our holiday tables with dishes that have stood the test of time.