Have you wondered where we got that North Carolina-shaped sweet potato featured on the November cover? The artistic effort came straight from our Associate Art Director Joseph Edwards. He hand-carved the sweet potato over the course of several hours in photographer Matt Hulsman’s studio. Click through the slideshow of photos below to see behind the scenes of this process.
When it comes to spreading holiday cheer, the residents of this Chatham County town start early.
Our editor in chief shares a few treasured memories from her childhood home, a Christmas Eve night being one of the very first.
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.
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.
