For decades, a remote piece of Currituck County has been a respite for wildlife. Now under the protection of conservationists, this land, the waters surrounding it, and the skies above will remain a constant in our coastal circle of life.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Where the Ferries Live
A lifelong fascination with the vessels that carry everything from trucks to tourists across our sounds led one curious writer to track down their dry dock in Manns Harbor.
Carolina Beach’s Longtime General Store
At Island True Value Tackle & Hardware, locals and vacationers find just what they need to repair a house, maintain a boat, catch a fish — and much, much more.
Crossing the Bridge
When the road rises to carry you over the sound, you know you’ve made it. Along the North Carolina coast, a bridge is a passage to sand and surf. To long, lazy days. To another summer at your favorite beach.
Guardian of the Nests
Sea turtles might travel thousands of miles to lay their eggs on our shores. A longtime volunteer helps watch over their babies and guide them home to the sea.
North Carolina, Naturally: Fireflies
In this episode of North Carolina, Naturally, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice introduces us to the 40-plus species of North Carolina fireflies that put on a magnificent show after the sun sets. Some even synchronize — you just have to know when to look.
Our State Book Club Presents: Clyde Edgerton
A professor studied and drew inspiration from the great writers of the South and their fascination with religion, only to become one of the greats himself.
A Mountain All Aglow
As the sun sets at Grandfather Mountain, fireflies put on a magnificent show — for those willing to stop and pay attention.
Find & Seek at The Depot at Gibson Mill
In Concord, at the Southeast’s largest antiques mall, treasures abound — if you have the stamina to search the aisles. But even if you don’t, a tastier prize awaits.
