Dr. Dana Hanson, the NC State Extension meat science specialist, loves barbecue and is fascinated by its rich history in North Carolina. With two iconic — and delicious — styles, ’cue inspires strong feelings in North Carolinians, but in an era when disagreements can turn toxic, barbecue is a conversation starter where, yes, we can agree to disagree. Still — don’t expect Hanson to fess up to a favorite.
From the stone that built Mount Airy, one man shapes a living story of community.
Snow in North Carolina may be fleeting, but when it falls, the state settles into a peaceful pause.
A long-forgotten series of recordings from 1925 puts a new spin on the beginnings of one of our most enduring music genres.
In tight-knit Southern circles, recipes get around. The ones that impress find their place in community cookbooks, local encyclopedias of care and feeding.
