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From Elizabeth: Memory Lane
For Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson, an afternoon drive with her mom sparks a meditation on the cars that carry us and loved ones and the memories that ride along with them.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Memory Lane
For our editor in chief, an afternoon drive sparks a meditation on the cars that carry us — from Mercurys to Buicks to Chevy Corvettes — and the memories that ride along with them.
How 12 Cities Got Their Famous Nicknames
Many monikers are given for brevity or endearment, but cities in North Carolina tend to earn their labels. Whether a nod to history, industry, or maybe even an iconic resident, these nicknames all have origin stories.
Andy Griffith
On his namesake show, the Mount Airy native shared the spotlight with a fictional version of his hometown.
High in the Hills: 3 Places to Peep this Fall
Explore three western destinations where you can sip at picturesque vineyards, hike to waterfalls, see stunning mountain scenery during iconic drives, and attend a pumpkin festival.
Destination NC
An advertising campaign in the mid-20th century touted North Carolina as a vacationer’s paradise — no matter what types of destinations and activities travelers sought.
NC Sweethearts
In all aspects of North Carolina life, from faith and politics to pop culture and literature, iconic couples and their love have helped shape our state’s identity.
What It Was, Was Irony
When we wrote about Andy Griffith’s blossoming showbiz career in 1954, it’s safe to say the Mount Airy native didn't know he would become a pop-culture icon.
