In this Wayne County town, residents don yellow and green to celebrate the flower that put them on the map.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
6 Small-Batch Soapmakers
From Canton to the Outer Banks, these artisans use local ingredients — from Ocracoke figs to Foothills moonshine — and foolproof family recipes to make every scrub, soak, and lather feel like home.
Family Branches
At Friendswood Brooms in Leicester, the craft of broom making is passed down, hand to handle, through generations.
North Carolina, Naturally: Spanish Moss
Tendrils of Spanish moss may evoke Southern Gothic allure, but in their habitats, the epiphyte shares a symbiotic relationship with its fellow flora and fauna.
Our State Book Club Presents: Meagan Church
Much like her female protagonists, an award-winning novelist longed for a place that felt like home. In North Carolina, she found her happy ending.
Beards of Spanish Moss
Across the Carolina coast, silvery strands offer texture, shelter, and quiet wonder.
Susan’s Promise
A mother’s vision transformed a Whitsett farm into a place where differences dissolve, friendships flourish, and every life — even a barn cat’s — shines on.
Jewelry That Lasts a Lifetime
A Triad-based jeweler shares six expert tips to help you preserve your most precious pieces.
Care & Keeping
With each guest she welcomes, a steward of the historic Lovill House honors the home’s legacy — and her own family’s High Country roots.
