For thousands of years, ceramists have shaped North Carolina clay — the official state art medium — into functional and artistic vessels.
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This Week at the Farmers Market
Ready to fill your basket with the season’s goodies? Check in weekly to find out which just-picked produce is available at farmers markets from mountains to coast — and mark your calendar for special market events and festivals.
Make Believe
For generations, locals claimed that a young, unknown Walt Disney came to Asheville to live and work in 1924.
Greetings From Asheville: The Land of the Sky
In the late 1800s, a simple, powerful slogan lured newcomers to the sublime beauty of Buncombe County. More than a century later, the Asheville skyline still beckons.
Ad Ventures in North Carolina
Some of our most indelible impressions of North Carolina come from the advertisements that tempt us to explore everything that our state has to offer.
Sparks of Inspiration at the Omni Grove Park Inn
A writer finds seeds of contemplation in the gentle roar of two massive fireplaces at an iconic Asheville inn.
6 Places to Find the Perfect Present
North Carolina is home to a trove of innovative craftsmen and charming shops, making it easy to find the perfect present for everyone.
Behind Closed Doors: Architectural Time Travel
Take a tour through time — from a thousand years ago through the early 20th century — at five of North Carolina’s most fascinating buildings.
Back for Seconds
Don’t be shy: At these North Carolina buffets and family-style restaurants, filling up your plate two or three times is expected and encouraged.
