When our editor in chief falls ill on an out-of-state trip, she’s reminded that no matter where she is, home is never far away.
SEPTEMBER 2019
Downtown: Edenton
Climb aboard: A trolley offers a unique vantage point from which to explore this waterfront town. But as a seasoned tour guide can attest, a great ride is about much more than names and dates — it’s about making connections.
Just Keep Paddling
For a kid, growing up means testing the waters, kayaking out a little farther. For a parent, it means watching from the dock and trying, at least, to play it cool.
Coon Rock Farm in Hillsborough
A restaurant, an online farmers market, two cookbooks: This couple is tending a crop of nourishing ventures. And it all starts on their farm in Orange County.
Quiz: The Main Attraction
Every town has a “main street” — even if it’s called something else. But each of these distinctive streets has something extra special.
Through the Looking Glass
A 79-year-old barn in Transylvania County transformed one man and his family, just when they needed it most.
Pisgah Fish Camp
There’s more than one way to measure this fish camp tale: two generations, four siblings, 51 years, and nine million hush puppies.
The Rightful Owners
In 1789, when the newly formed federal government was trying to pass the Bill of Rights, it created 14 copies. One would remain with the federal government, and the rest were sent to the original 13 states. North Carolina’s copy went to the State Capitol, and for 75 years, it stayed there without much fanfare. And then, the trouble began.
Postal Fish Company
The owners of Postal Fish Company delight in introducing Pittsboro diners to lesser-known (but mighty tasty) fish from North Carolina waters. The result is a sustainable menu that changes with the tides.
