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COLUMNS

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

From Elizabeth Hudson: In Vino Veritas

Reflecting on childhood memories of muscadines, our editor in chief credits her grandmother with her early appreciation for North Carolina terroir.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Ramblin' Man Columns

In Search of Pocket Waterfalls

Although dwarfed by their thundering cousins, small-scale falls hold their own special magic. It might take some extra legwork to find one, tucked among the rugged peaks of the High Country, but stumbling upon an elfin cascade is an enchanting reward.

by T. Edward Nickens
Welcome Home

A Year in This House: What the Hearth Wants

For a purist, nothing but a wood fire will do — even if it means converting a gas fireplace and performing minor house surgery along the way.

by Drew Perry
Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: Now Starring

Our editor in chief pays homage to memorable cinematic moments that were filmed in North Carolina — and remembers her own magical childhood days spent at her local theater.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Ramblin' Man Columns

Red, Right, Returning

For the uninitiated, channel markers are like a secret language, mysterious and difficult to decode. For those who work and play on the water, they provide essential guidance in navigating the North Carolina coast.

by T. Edward Nickens
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A Year in This House: The Land of Nod

From nursery to play space to cozy hideaway, a kid’s bedroom is a prism that reflects who they are today — and who they’ve been along the way.

by Drew Perry
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From Elizabeth Hudson: Full Circle

Our editor in chief fondly remembers a childhood spent walking by her grandmother’s side in Asheboro, and how many of the landmarks — and the lessons she learned along the way — still remain.

by Elizabeth Hudson
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A Year in This House: Dog Days

Our furry friends may have beds and crates of their own, but when they give us those puppy-dog eyes, we know the truth: What’s ours is theirs.

by Drew Perry
Ramblin' Man Columns

Castles in the Trees

A childhood spent building forts and tree houses in the woods around High Point prepared the Ramblin’ Man for a lifetime of outdoor exploration.

by T. Edward Nickens
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