When loved ones travel from across the state, across the country, or across the world to reunite, these places make it easy to enjoy their precious time together.
AUGUST 2023
Where the Heart Is
Every year, alumni of the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford — the oldest orphanage in the state — return to Granville County to celebrate the place where they grew up.
Peace in the Uwharries
On one joy-filled Sunday every August, a quiet church comes to life. There, descendants of two African American families celebrate a shared heritage that dates to a 19th-century Randolph County community rooted in faith and bound by family ties.
We’ve Come This Far By Faith
For nearly two centuries, pilgrims have traveled from across the state to a 50-acre plot of land in Lincoln County for prayer and fellowship at what some say is the oldest camp meeting in the country.
Shall We Gather?
A Southern funeral brings us together in joy as well as sorrow, comforted by stories and memories, food and fellowship, laughter and tears — until we meet again.
The Power of Love in Denton
Over five days in Davidson County, ag enthusiasts show off antique tractors, combines, and mowers with pride. At the Southeast Old Threshers’ Reunion, memories of the farming life — and the beloved engines that have powered it — endure.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Embracing Home
Our editor in chief reflects on the places that leave indelible marks on our hearts.
Catching Up in Cataloochee
A hundred years ago, families called this lush valley in Haywood County home. Today, their descendants return each August to celebrate their roots and reconnect with neighbors that could’ve been.
A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Boone
The spirit of the mountaineers who settled here echoes through the streets of this High Country town.
