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FEBRUARY 2017

Two Cultures Come Together on Ocracoke Island
Eastern

Two Cultures Come Together on Ocracoke Island

On Ocracoke Island, where old-timers claim kin from Blackbeard’s day, a new community is taking shape. The two cultures may not speak the same native language, but they understand that the best way to weather change is together.

by Louise Jarvis Flynn
Local Landmark: The Coffee Bus in Asheville
Gathering Place

Local Landmark: The Coffee Bus in Asheville

A double-decker bus parked permanently on the corner of Biltmore Avenue and Aston Street offers warm drinks, sweet treats, and a view from the top (of the bus).

by Katie Saintsing
Come Face to Face with Wildlife in Asheboro, the Zoo City of North Carolina
Central

Come Face to Face with Wildlife in Asheboro, the Zoo City of North Carolina

The Piedmont’s largest, furriest — and most popular — residents help define the identity of a city that’s made a home for them for more than 40 years.

by Megan Crotty
Hot Chocolate Recipe
Recipes

Hot Chocolate

This warm, decadent drink will warm you right up on those cold winter nights. Add whipped cream or marshmallows to make it extra special.

by Lynn Wells
Glazed Meat Loaf Recipe
Recipes

Glazed Meat Loaf

The sweet-and-savory glaze on this classic, comforting recipe makes this meat loaf anything but basic.

by Lynn Wells
Flytrap Brewing in Wilmington Celebrates Coastal North Carolina
Eastern

Flytrap Brewing in Wilmington Celebrates Coastal North Carolina

Like the local plant that inspired its name, Flytrap Brewing is rooted in southeastern North Carolina, proudly reflecting the culture of Wilmington.

by Jason Frye
Winston-Salem's Safe Bus Provided a Space for Community
History

Winston-Salem’s Safe Bus Provided a Space for Community

A Winston-Salem bus company — at one point the largest black-owned transportation company in the world — became a community touchstone whose story lives on today.

by Teresa Prout
Generations of Love in a Cast-Iron Skillet
Features

Generations of Love in a Cast-Iron Skillet

Many family heirlooms are too fragile to use often, if ever. A well-seasoned skillet is different. Everyday use enriches its flavor, and its story.

by Sheri Castle
Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
Recipes

Cream of Mushroom Soup

This rich and savory soup is filling enough to be an entrée. Try including different varieties of mushrooms for added interest and flavor.

by Lynn Wells

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