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Ramblin' Man Columns

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.

by T. Edward Nickens
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Ramblin' Man Columns

From the Ashes

In North Carolina, prescribed fires clear out overgrown forests and make way for new life.

by T. Edward Nickens
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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.

by Elizabeth Hudson
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Beyond commercial jingles, Our State’s editor in chief remembers the way her mother and grandmother turned cleaning into an act of care.

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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.

by Elizabeth Hudson
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From Elizabeth: Memory Lane

For Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson, an afternoon drive with her mom sparks a meditation on the cars that carry us and loved ones and the memories that ride along with them.

by Elizabeth Hudson
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The Art of the Lure

In the depths of winter, what’s an angler to do? Settle in, tie a mess of flies, and dream of spring fishing.

by T. Edward Nickens
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From Elizabeth Hudson: Memory Lane

For our editor in chief, an afternoon drive sparks a meditation on the cars that carry us — from Mercurys to Buicks to Chevy Corvettes — and the memories that ride along with them.

by Elizabeth Hudson
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