For 40 years and through every storm and challenge, commercial fisherman Bob McBride has made his living — and found his calling — fishing for fresh, local seafood in the waters of Pamlico Sound.
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Breaking into Burlington’s Art Scene
Artisans in this Alamance County community create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces, from wood-fired pottery to handcrafted candles. Meet the artists making a difference downtown — and find out where to shop.
5 Sites That Tell North Carolina’s Civil Rights Story
Four museums and one little clapboard house celebrate the lives and works of the people whose faith, love, and unwavering commitment ensured civil rights for all North Carolinians.
The Museum That Tells Princeville’s Story
A new mobile museum helps visitors understand the deep history of the country’s first incorporated African American town, its faith born of resilience, and, most important, its hopes for the future.
A Blue Ridge Mountains Vacation Spot Where You Can Visit the Bison
Those in search of Western-style adventures don’t have to look far: On a family ranch in Haywood County, guests can watch bison roam the mountainside from cozy log cabins and converted train cabooses.
A Guide to Downtown Oxford
In this town built on tobacco and education, a new generation of residents seeks to preserve their town’s history and caring community.
Go Wild in Currituck County
When fall arrives on North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks, wildlife thrives. This fall, take an open-air Jeep tour to spot wild horses, hike to see rare birds in a maritime forest, cast a line in Currituck Sound, and more.
Wild Horses, Jockey’s Ridge, and S’mores by the Fire: 7 Great Ways to Explore the Outer Banks
Have you experienced all seven?
Your Place to Play: A Guide to Exploring Lake Norman
What to do and where to eat to make the most of one of North Carolina's largest lakes, on and off the water.
