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  No. 5: North Carolina’s Official State Symbols STORY BY OUR STATE STAFF Our native flora, fauna, cultural traditions, and more make up a one-of-a-kind collection. CHECK IT OUT  

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

  No. 5: North Carolina’s Official State Symbols STORY BY OUR STATE STAFF Our native flora, fauna, cultural traditions, and more make up a one-of-a-kind collection. CHECK IT OUT  

Our State’s 5 Most Popular Stories of 2023

Barbecue and sides on a plate, Currituck Beach Lighthouse, and top seafood

Tartan-patterned shape of North Carolina

 

No. 5: North Carolina’s Official State Symbols

STORY BY OUR STATE STAFF

Our native flora, fauna, cultural traditions, and more make up a one-of-a-kind collection.

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Shrimp burger, crab cakes, and bouillabaisse.

 

No. 4: 39 Legendary North Carolina Seafood Restaurants

STORY BY ABIGAIL KELLER

After nearly a century — or just a couple of years — these seafood restaurants have become coastal icons, the places we know, love, and return to again and again.

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Hatteras Island bordered by the Pamlico Sound and Atlantic Ocean.

 

No. 3: The Beach Road: A Stop-by-Stop Guide to Exploring NC Highway 12

STORY BY KATIE KING

From its northernmost point in Corolla to its southern terminus on Cedar Island, this scenic byway — bound between sound and sea — links the islands and communities of the Outer Banks.

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Barbecue with sides and french fries.

 

No. 2: Pit Stop: 22 Essential North Carolina Barbecue Joints

STORY BY OUR STATE STAFF

Are these legendary spots on your barbecue bucket list?

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Hot dog topped with chili, cheese, and onions.

 

No. 1: The Dog Days of Summer: 9 Hot Dog Joints Across the State

STORY BY OUR STATE STAFF

Mustard, onions, chili — and memories: North Carolina hot dog joints are reminiscent of simpler times.

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This story was published on Dec 19, 2023

Our State Staff

Since 1933, Our State has shared stories about North Carolina with readers both in state and around the world. We celebrate the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, we feature North Carolina travel, history, food, and beautiful scenic photography.