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Our State Magazine editor in chief, Elizabeth Hudson
Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: Wish List

As Christmas draws near, our editor in chief takes a moment to reflect on the spirit of giving and the sense of gratitude it nurtures.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Atlantic Ocean
Ramblin' Man Columns

Facing South

At the end of another year of travels, our adventurer reflects on what roots him to North Carolina.

by T. Edward Nickens
Our State Magazine editor in chief, Elizabeth Hudson
Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: Pages Past

Our editor in chief finds wonder in treasured recipes passed between parents, friends, and even strangers and muses on the untold stories that underlie each.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Deer in the woods
Ramblin' Man Columns

The Secret Lives of Deer

Everywhere in North Carolina, deer walk among us, mostly unnoticed. A glimpse of these quiet creatures reveals how closely the natural world mirrors our own.

by T. Edward Nickens
Elizabeth Hudson
Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: After the Storm

One year after Hurricane Helene, our editor in chief finds awe in the resilient spirit of North Carolinians that arose amidst the devastation.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Mai McLean cutting to hair
Ramblin' Man Columns

Trims & Travels

More than 20 years ago, the Ramblin’ Man found a hairstylist and a kindred spirit — and discovered the transportive power of a well-told story.

by T. Edward Nickens
Elizabeth Hudson
Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: Jet Set

While attending the Wings Over Wayne Air Show in Goldsboro, our editor in chief reflects on the power of sound and the way it grounds us — to a sense of place and our memories.

by Elizabeth Hudson
The author arriving in New Bern by boat
Ramblin' Man Columns

Land Ahoy!

Arriving by water offers fresh perspectives on familiar places along the North Carolina coast.

by T. Edward Nickens
Elizabeth Hudson
Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: A Life in Lunch Breaks

Whether it’s from a brown paper bag, inside a church fellowship hall, or on a restaurant patio, lunchtime across North Carolina marks the daily opportunity to break, gather, and savor the moment.

by Elizabeth Hudson
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