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Travel Guides

A Guide to Downtown Franklin

This small town is a destination for gem enthusiasts, history buffs, and Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, which gives residents plenty of chances to share their beloved mountain home.

by Katie King
Book Review

The Sum of Trifles

When author Julia Ridley Smith, the daughter of long-time Greensboro antique collectors, sifts through her late parents’ collection, she uncovers the story of her family — and of herself.

by Mary Lambeth Moore
Travel Guides

Mother’s Day in North Carolina

This year, celebrate moms by shopping at mother-daughter-owned businesses, visiting sweet animal moms at the North Carolina Zoo, reading essays on motherhood, and attending a succulent-potting workshop in Wilmington.

by Our State Staff
Travel Guides

A Guide to Downtown Lenoir

This mountain town earned a reputation for shipping furniture around the world. Today, an artistic couple and a talented group of creators keep Lenoir’s legacy of fine craftsmanship alive.

by Katie King
Travel Guides

18 North Carolina Antiques Shops & Flea Markets We Love

Looking for a one-of-a-kind treasure? Whether you’re looking for vintage games or home decor, start your search at one of these great spots across the state.

by Our State Staff
Features

I-95 Road Trip: Main Street Magic in Roanoke Rapids

On “The Avenue,” the beating heart of Roanoke Rapids, a shop called Rivertown keeps reinventing itself, delivering just what its customers are looking for — including, simply, a comforting spot to spend an afternoon.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Antiquing

Find out what four experts have to say about antiquing like a pro, how to spot the “good stuff,” and the emerging trends that are on their radars.

by Katie Kane Reynolds
Columns

May 2018 Welcome Letter: Things You Find When You Aren’t Looking

An unexpected gift conjures up memories of happy, bygone days, as well as excitement for the future.

by Elizabeth Hudson
History

Preserving Piedmont’s Legacy

Charles Quarles has been collecting Piedmont Airlines memorabilia since he was a child and is always on the lookout for a rare find.

by Jimmy Tomlin
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