What explains the rich variety of flavors bursting out of North Carolina’s wine country? It’s all in the terroir — and that begins with the soil where the grapes are grown.
NOVEMBER 2023
Old as Dirt
The variety of soils found across North Carolina have a long history and shape the landscape and lives of everyone who has, and will, call the state home.
Hallowed Grounds
Beneath canopies of Spanish moss or wide-open skies, our ancestors rest peacefully, their graves marked by ornate monuments, worn stone markers, or sometimes nothing at all. In cemeteries across the state, we honor those who came before us.
Folk Family: A Homegrown Thanksgiving Tradition
Each year, families forgo a traditional Thanksgiving weekend to gather in Black Mountain for intergenerational fun through folk dancing, crafts, music, and games.
The Gang’s All Here
When it comes to favorite places, even the most well-traveled outdoorsman can’t help but sing the praises of North Carolina in November — a season rich in fish, fowl, and friends.
The Woman Behind the Lens
Bayard Wootten became the first woman in the North Carolina National Guard thanks to her innovative photography.
The “Newcomer”
After moving to North Carolina in the 1960s, a former Northerner has found excitement in small towns and cities across the state.
A Family Flocks Together at BJ’s Carolina Café
After a chilly morning spent chasing ducks in Currituck County, hungry hunters warm up over plates piled high with down-home favorites.
A Cup to Celebrate at High Climate Tea Company
A tea aficionado’s real-world education in the art and science of the beverage inspired him to share simple but meaningful rituals at his downtown Asheville lounge.