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Features

NC Highway 12 is North Carolina’s Line in the Sand

Shifting sands, tides, and tempests have shaped the Outer Banks for centuries. Now, those forces pose a constant threat to the islands’ lifeline — and a complicated challenge for the keepers of one of the state’s most famous roads.

by Jeremy Markovich
Video

Social Distancing, 32 Miles off the North Carolina Coast

A man from Charlotte bought an old Coast Guard light station named Frying Pan Tower. Recently, he’s been exploring what it means to be truly isolated.

by Jeremy Markovich
Podcasts

A Preview of Away Message, Season 4: A Trip on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail

What's it like to cross North Carolina on foot? Our podcast followed two groups of hikers as they tried to make their way across the state.

by Jeremy Markovich
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Features

Family Tradition: Lost, or Not, at Sea

The Atlantic Ocean is vast, and The Wee is, well, wee. With his dad, the author, The Wee finds comfort and reassurance on the North Carolina coast.

by Drew Perry

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