An Elizabeth City-raised writer reflects on the relationship that the local Coast Guard base has long shared with its community.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum
In Jacksonville, the Onslow Veterans Pow Wow connects Native American service members to their heritage — and honors veterans from all backgrounds.
The House That Love Built
Sixteen years ago, two close friends in Statesville — soldiers who’d been wounded in the Iraq War — set out on a journey to help themselves by helping others. Today, their nonprofit Purple Heart Homes has resulted in thousands of grateful families across the country.
Pecans
No matter how you pronounce them, North Carolina’s hyperlocal pecans yield a flavor, texture, and backstories you’ll rarely find beyond state lines.
Right at Home
In Transylvania County, a former schoolteacher put her passion for bringing together generations of women into a lifestyle store that has become a Main Street staple.
Built by Cotton
Come November, folks gather in Harnett County to learn about a crop and a way of life that shaped this land and the people who toiled over it.
Peak Beauty at Arborcrest Gardens
Not far from downtown Boone, a lifelong gardener tends his 26 acres with the precision of a doctor and the vision of an artist.
Carefree Cruising
For some drivers, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the portal to our state’s soaring peaks and offers the sights and routes that remind them of home.
Saved Pages at Blue Moon Books
In a Haywood County bookstore, among worn spines and faded hardcovers, are western North Carolina tales and the stories of those who’ve cherished them.
