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COLUMNS

Columns

Old Wooden Docks Are Where Summer Memories Are Made

For fishing, floating, jumping off, or just sitting, nothing compares to the delight of a dock.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: Homeward Bound

Our editor in chief sings the praises of North Carolina conservationist — and turtle hero — Jean Beasley.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Columns

Our State Great Eight: The Mother of All Lists

In honor of Mother’s Day, here are eight ways we North Carolinians keep our moms in mind all the time — not just in the month of May.

by Jeremy Markovich
North Carolina Churches Offer a Place for Prayer and Reflection
Features

Local Churches Offer a Place for Prayer and Reflection

Across North Carolina, buildings of worship anchor our communities, standing steadfastly as safe havens and sacred spaces.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Pickup Trucks are Rusty, Trusty Staples of the South
Features

Rusted & Real

Pickup trucks aren’t about looks. They’re about hard work, country roads, and getting to where you need to go, no matter how rugged the route.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Features

Outdoor Spickets are the Fountains of Youth

In North Carolina, that outside faucet is called a “spicket,” not a spigot, and it provides more than just water. It’s the source of childhood memories of summer.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Features

Ramblin’ Man: Blazing a New Trail on the Roan Balds

Hiking the Appalachians is a memorable experience. Add to the hike the promise of one of life’s major milestones, and the trip becomes unforgettable.

by T. Edward Nickens
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Features

Starlight and Cicadas: Summer Nights in North Carolina

You’re never too old to get swept up in the magic of a summer night in North Carolina.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Features

Forever Green

Make your wreath as fancy as you please, but remember: The enduring sign of holiday hospitality is a simple circle.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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