The Steep Canyon Rangers have soared to great heights, playing some of the most iconic stages in the world. Yet their roots remain firmly planted in the mountains of North Carolina.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Linville Caverns
Underneath Humpback Mountain, a stalactite-riddled cave serves as a shelter, habitat, and source of awe with its near-ethereal ecosystem.
Mush to Celebrate
In the Foothills, livermush sustained families when times were tough. Now, locals pay tribute to the dish — lovingly nicknamed Piedmont pâté — at an all-day event.
Our State Book Club Presents: Ron Rash
Before becoming an award-winning author, Ron Rash tended the cemetery near his family’s Watauga County farm. His latest novel, inspired by that burial ground, explores the relationship between the living and the dead, and how those who’ve gone are never forgotten.
For Love of the Country
A career in economic development trains you to lean into data. Yet when it comes to describing the value of rural life, one writer finds more meaning in memories than metrics.
Answering the Call
In Randolph County and across the state, volunteer firefighters never hesitate to help a neighbor in need.
Where Print Lives
Across North Carolina, small-town newspapers make a major impact by reporting on the people and events that shape local communities.
Raising the Steaks With Shipley Beef
The Shipley family is again raising cattle on their picture-perfect farm near Vilas — just as the first Shipleys did more than 150 years ago.
Sheltering a Community at The Filling Station
In the tiny town of Pollocksville in Jones County, the placid Trent River roared to life during Hurricane Florence, threatening homes and businesses. A group of volunteers formed to clean up the mess, one neighborly smile at a time.
