In Concord, at the Southeast’s largest antiques mall, treasures abound — if you have the stamina to search the aisles. But even if you don’t, a tastier prize awaits.
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Fields of Dreams
These working farms produce fruits, vegetables, herbs, and livestock — and set the stage for unforgettable life celebrations. This month, we trade the ballroom for the barn with nine inspiring places for a party.
Fruits of Our Labor
From apples in the mountains to peaches in the Sandhills to blueberries on the Coastal Plain, there’s a bounty of North Carolina-grown fruit to enjoy.
9 Magical Places to See Christmas Lights
The holiday season is aglow across the state.
Downtown: Concord
This centuries-old mill town in Cabarrus County is ushering in a brand-new era, proving past and present can live in perfect harmony.
Poplar Tent Brunswick Stew
Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church in Concord always includes rice in its signature Brunswick stew, never potatoes.
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Try these stuffed mushrooms the next time you're looking for a hearty new dish.
Coca-Cola’s Ghostpainter
Andy Thompson applies fresh coats of paint to fading murals around the state.
The Avett Brothers
There were two boys, Scott and Seth Avett, in Concord. And then there were THE AVETT BROTHERS. This is the story of the in-between — how the band that sounds like where it’s from got from here to the world.
