These man-made islands — once dismissed as byproducts of dredging — offer some of the coast’s most important bird-nesting habitat.
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From Elizabeth Hudson: Holding the Line
A blue crab sandwich reminds our editor in chief that North Carolina’s delicate coastline fuels the journey from water to hand — creating a seasonal flavor that lures us back time and again.
From Elizabeth: Holding the Line
A blue crab sandwich reminds our editor in chief that North Carolina’s delicate coastline fuels the journey from water to hand — creating a seasonal flavor that lures us back time and again.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Everything, All at Once
On a recent spring morning in Asheville, our editor in chief reflected on the mountains’ beauty during the season of awakening.
An Ill Wind
It takes more than April showers to bring on the beauty of spring. As waves of yellow coat everything in sight, North Carolinians stock up on tissues and allergy medicine. Welcome to pollen season.
From the Ashes
In North Carolina, prescribed fires clear out overgrown forests and make way for new life.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Well Kept
Beyond commercial jingles, our editor in chief remembers the way her mother and grandmother turned cleaning into an act of care.
From Elizabeth: Well Kept
Beyond commercial jingles, Our State’s editor in chief remembers the way her mother and grandmother turned cleaning into an act of care.
From Elizabeth Hudson: The Warmest Reception
In a state shaped by kindness and hospitality, our editor in chief reflects on how simple gestures, from pound cake to a warm welcome at the door, imbue North Carolina with a sense of home.
