The Ramblin’ Man heads into Labor Day weekend with a twinkle in his eye and a song on his lips: For many North Carolinians, dove hunting season kicks off the most wonderful time of the year.
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A Q&A with Our Ramblin’ Man
Each month, T. Edward Nickens roams and writes on the Carolina countryside. We sat down with the longtime Our State contributor to discuss his favorite outdoor spot in the state, the inspiration behind his columns, and his most treasured story.
It’s the Little Things
For the Ramblin’ Man, nothing defines the flavor of summer in North Carolina like sweet, succulent shrimp. He trawls roadside stands for these tiny treasures from the sea and sound, and he might be willing to share ... if you’re lucky.
From Elizabeth Hudson: The Special Sauce
Nostalgic burger joints are like time machines, delivering something extra special that keeps us coming back.
From Elizabeth Hudson: A Time to Every Purpose
For our editor in chief, spring is a time of grand openings: of cookbooks and windows, garden sheds and grills.
Roots & Wings
In Morehead City, a father’s gift to his daughter reflects the lessons of parenthood. Loved and nurtured, the garden box they share grows with grace, confidence, and beauty.
Keep Cozy or Kick Back? Cabins vs. Cottages
Both are charming. Both have Southern hospitality to spare. But when it comes right down to it, what’s the best way to unwind in North Carolina — keeping cozy in a cabin or kicking back in a cottage? Two writers tell all.
Eternally Halloween
How kids celebrate All Hallows Eve has evolved from generation to generation, but some traditions are timeless. So don your witch hat, light your jack-o’-lantern, and get ready to celebrate the creepiest, ickiest, and sugariest holiday of them all.
Go With the Ebb & Flow
Something to ponder as the tide rolls in: Nothing on the North Carolina coast stays the same for long. Yet that inconstancy is, in its own way, a source of comfort.
