Our editor in chief receives an unexpected Christmas gift — one rooted in a family legacy that continues to live on.
COLUMNS
From Elizabeth Hudson: A View From the Table
Our editor in chief reflects on how Thanksgiving dinner has changed over the years.
From Elizabeth Hudson: The Bigger Picture
Our editor in chief marvels at the awe-inspiring landscape of Linville Gorge as she climbs Shortoff Mountain.
The Wonder of a Wet Land
With every journey into the cypress and Spanish moss, the Ramblin’ Man falls deeper under the spell of swamps. Where some may fear darkness and decay, he finds beauty and life.
From Elizabeth Hudson: There’s No Place Like Home
When our editor in chief falls ill on an out-of-state trip, she’s reminded that no matter where she is, home is never far away.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Life Before Air-Conditioning
Our editor in chief reflects on porch sittin’ and icy sweet tea drinkin’ in the sweltering heat of summer.
Where the Wild Berries Are
Every summer, our intrepid “Bramblin’ Man” heads into thorny thickets across North Carolina, braving bugs and briars for the promise of blackberry cobbler.
From Elizabeth Hudson: A Time For Every Purpose
A reader’s gift and a father’s lesson foster an undying love of kitchen gadgets — and BLTs.
From Elizabeth Hudson: As Good As It Gets
Plates piled with seafood enhance and expand our enjoyment of the Carolina coast.