First came love, then came marriage, then came the largest chocolate celebration in eastern North Carolina.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Meet Snerd, Garner’s Furry Forecaster
When will the spring sun shine again? In Wake County, all eyes are on one groundhog with a modern approach to answering this annual question.
Meet Our Made in NC Award Winners
Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the talented artisans who won top honors in 2023 — and watch them at work.
Poetry in Motion: A Writer Takes His Cue From Jazz
How a celebrated North Carolina writer found his rhythm by doing spoken-word performances of his verse accompanied by improvised music.
How Highlands’ Powder Play Sparked a Snowy Tradition
For years, sledding down Monkey Hill in Macon County has been a popular winter activity. Now, it’s the inspiration for the area’s annual Snow Fest.
Mt. Olive Pickles
When met with a surplus of produce, Southerners turn to Ball jars of brine. In one Wayne County railroad town, this led to the launch of a booming business — and a small town’s identity.
Our State’s 5 Most Popular Stories of 2023
From nine nostalgia-inducing hot dog joints to a visual tour of NC Highway 12, these stories about our state were readers’ top favorites this year.
Hendersonville’s Bounty of Bethlehem
For 40 years, dedicated volunteers have brought holiday cheer to this mountain town’s residents through food and fellowship.
A Chef’s First Christmas in Banner Elk
A Greensboro chef looks back at a family Christmas unlike any other: In a tiny Banner Elk apartment, as a young college student, she hosted a holiday feast of epic proportions.
