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LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA

Living in North Carolina

Faith & Fellowship at Rufty’s Chrismon Shop

A shop in Salisbury has everything you need to make the ornaments that grace Christmas trees across the South with representations of Christianity.

by Kris Mueller
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Christmas Trees

Find out what three experts have to say about picking the perfect Christmas tree, the magic of creating a holiday tradition, and why a North Carolina-grown tree will always beat the one in the box.

by Rosa Stancil
Book Review

North Carolina: Land of Water, Land of Sky

In his new travelogue, Chapel Hill author Bland Simpson tells stories of North Carolina through nature’s lens.

by Cat Warren
Living in North Carolina

A Story to Share at Main Street Books

A former general store in the heart of Davidson has always been a community hub. Since it transitioned to a bookstore more than 30 years ago, the historic building has continued to provide a space for people to listen and learn.

by Adam Morgan
Book Review

5 September Book Picks We Love

Davidson’s Main Street Books owner Adah Fitzgerald gives some of her top picks for books written by North Carolina authors.

by Liz Johnson
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Canning and Preserves

Find out what three canning experts have to say about preserving the season’s harvest at home, their favorite things to can — and eat! — and their best advice for beginners.

by Liz Johnson
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Fly-Fishing

Find out what three fly-fishing experts have to say about their favorite spots in the state to reel ’em in, the essential gear and tips you need to get started, and the lure of the line.

by Anna Mudd
Living in North Carolina

Made in the (Shibumi) Shade

Three friends made the cumbersome chore of setting up beach covers a breeze with their lightweight seaside invention.

by Tim Crothers
Our State Knows Best

OS Knows Best: Stargazing

Find out what three astronomy experts have to say about using star charts and telescopes, their favorite places in North Carolina to stargaze, and the most amazing things they’ve ever seen in the night sky.

by Rebecca Woltz
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