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LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA

Fossils and teeth from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
North Carolina, Naturally

Where Ghost Bones Sleep

A paleontologist uncovers the ancient lives still hidden in North Carolina’s rocks and coastline.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
Vanessa Miller
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Our State Book Club Presents: Vanessa Miller

After an award-winning author found her place in the Queen City, she came across the life-changing story of a woman who came to North Carolina, too, in search of opportunity.

by Wiley Cash
Collection of coffee mugs from around North Carolina
Ramblin' Man Columns

Common Grounds

Wherever he rambles, our resident traveler finds comfort in a cup of joe.

by T. Edward Nickens
Musician performs at Betty's Biscuits
Cozy Season

Creating Community at the East Boone Listening Room

The East Boone Listening Room transforms Betty’s Biscuits into a haven for music, memory, and connection.

by Mark Kemp
Open books and a mug with the state of North Carolina on it
Cozy Season

8 Snug Spots to Curl up With a Good Book

From mountain reading nooks to coastal shelves, discover inviting — and sometimes unexpected — winter sanctuaries for your next story.

by Alyssa Smith
Cozy Season

Carolina Critters in Winter

We talked to zookeepers and wildlife rehabilitators to find out how North Carolina’s furry, feathered, and scaled residents survive — and thrive — when the weather turns frosty.

by Rebecca Savidge
Illustration of a bear, porcupine, and beaver asleep by the fire
Cozy Season

A Long Winter’s Nap

During the coldest months of the year, nature hunkers down and cuddles up — and we North Carolinians follow suit.

by T. Edward Nickens
Mike Cockerham in his vintage squad car
At Home Here

Meet Mr. Mayberry

From the stone that built Mount Airy, one man shapes a living story of community.

by Jeri Rowe
Bird nest in a tree
North Carolina, Naturally

Nature’s Architects

From twigs and moss to spider silk and fur, every nest reminds us that beauty and belonging begin close to home.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
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