For decades, a log cabin in Johnston County was a place to gather and share stories. A local theater company has carried on the legacy of telling tales within its walls.
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His Cups Runneth Over
Thanks to a mug-obsessed man in Caldwell County, a cabin in the woods gives an entirely new meaning to “happiness in a cup.”
A Winter Wonderland in Blowing Rock
Eight ways to make the most of a frosty (and fuzzy!) getaway to this charming town in the High Country.
Protecting the Land Takes a Mill Village
The South Fork Catawba River brought light and life to early McAdenville, powering machines that provided steady work. Now, this former textile town has a new mission: taking care of the river that built it.
Kenly 95’s Guiding Light
Instead of warning sailors, this towering lighthouse replica along I-95 is a welcome to weary travelers who need a break from the interstate.
Riverside Revival in Hillsborough
A sprawling 19th-century estate near the Eno River tells the story of some of Orange County’s early residents and their Federal-style flair.
Discover the Black Artisans Who Shaped New Bern
Recovering the stories of the spinners, coopers, brickmasons, and tailors who paved the way for their own and others’ emancipation.
Find the World on a Plate in Cary
After a chance discovery on Highway 64, a world traveler finds that she can satisfy her wanderlust close to home in Wake County.
Soaring Ahead at Kitty Hawk Kites
Run, jump, soar — how one photograph in 1973 launched an aeronautic empire that’s entering its 50th year of teaching the world to fly.
