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Downtown Forest City decorated for the holidays
Travel

North Carolina’s Hallmark Christmas Town: Forest City

Watch our video to see this Rutherford County town sparkle with holiday magic.

by Our State Staff
Ceramic christmas trees
Murphy to Manteo

Finding Christmas Past & Present in Asheboro

The thrill of the hunt takes on new fervor during the holidays. Seek and find in Randolph County, where the bounty of antiques can tempt a picker to abandon her list.

by Katie Schanze
Shelves of antiques in Collector's Antique Mall in Asheboro, NC
Travel Guides

A Guide to Antiquing in Asheboro and Beyond

Follow U.S. Route 64 into the heart of North Carolina — and find your way into the past.

by Hannah Lee Leidy
Linville Gorge sunrise
Living in North Carolina

Updates on Our State’s 2024 Mountain Issue

Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented damage to western North Carolina. Our editors followed up with people, businesses, and places featured in our October 2024 issue to see how they fared and how you can support those still recovering.

by Our State Staff
Jeep drives on beaches in Corolla North Carolina
Travel

6 Essential Activities in Corolla

Whether you’re visiting Corolla for the first time or 30th, these six essential activities make The Northern Outer Banks getaway an adventure for any age.

by Lara Ivanitch
The Dismal Swamp State Park
Moonshine & Motorsports

4 Destinations Where Moonshine and Nature Converge

North Carolina’s landscapes serve as backdrops for the past. Whether you paddle out in the Coastal Plain or hike up a mountain, here’s where everyday activities mingle with pieces of moonshining history.

by Lara Ivanitch
People shelling at Holden Beach early in the morning
Living in North Carolina

Shell Fishing for Sea Biscuits

In the off-season, empty beaches along our coastline hold a new wonder: Brunswick County waters stir up floral-embellished fossils from the ocean floor and deliver them to the shore.

by Marty Minchin
Lake Tillery and the Uwharrie National Forest
Travel

6 Ways to Explore the Outdoors in Montgomery County

From rustic hikes to elegant farm-to-table dinners, there are many ways to get outside in Montgomery County.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Pocosin Arts Riverview Gallery is a trove of one-of-a-kind works
Murphy to Manteo

Columbia’s Maker’s Space

Along the Scuppernong River, a school of fine craft teaches creatives of all levels that it’s never too late to pursue the arts.

by Katie Schanze
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