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LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA

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Ad Ventures in North Carolina

Some of our most indelible impressions of North Carolina come from the advertisements that tempt us to explore everything that our state has to offer.

by Brad Campbell
Music

The Chatham Rabbits Find the Harmony of Home

A North Carolina couple found their musical voices in a historic house in Chatham County. Now, they’ve expanded to a 64-acre farm in Guilford. And their music is taking off.

by Billy Warden
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The North Carolina Zoo

Generations of North Carolinians have made memories at the world’s largest natural-habitat zoo.

by Our State Staff
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Bright Black

A Triangle-area family mixes positive messages with scents of lilac, myrrh, tobacco, and other fragrances. Their handcrafted candles illuminate the music and culture of the African diaspora.

by Emiene Wright & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Farm to Feet

The second-generation owner of a Surry County hosiery mill is helping keep a North Carolina legacy industry alive. His company’s 21st-century socks feature bold designs and high-quality fabrics geared to dedicated lovers of the outdoors.

by Eddie Huffman & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Ex-Files Knives

Inspired by a long tradition among Appalachian farmers, a couple in Buncombe County transforms vintage tools and time-worn fabrics into handcrafted cutlery for modern kitchens.

by Drew Perry & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Shanti Elixirs

Jun is an ancient beverage shrouded in mystery. Made by fermenting honey and tea, its origin is uncertain. But today, a group of women near Asheville are writing their own chapter in its history.

by Katie Kane Reynolds & Tamiya Anderson
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Sun Raised Foods

When an alternative-energy entrepreneur turned to sheep as an eco-friendly way to help maintain the grass around panels, delicious serendipity struck in the form of lamb salami.

by David Boraks & Tamiya Anderson
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The Seeker

A self-proclaimed minimalist with an eye for the nostalgic sifts through estates filled with thousands of belongings to find the treasures hidden within.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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