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Just off the beaten path, you’ll find mountain scenery, shops, adventures, and restaurants worthy of being the main attraction.

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Made in NC: Our Most Honorable Mentions of 2021

The 11 honorable mentions in our Made in NC Awards impressed our judges — and us! — with their incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and stories showcasing the best that North Carolina has to offer.

by Tamiya Anderson
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From a sleek new take on a classic rocking chair to a stylish Blue Ridge Mountain scene in miniature, these incredible runners up are worthy of wonder.

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This neighborhood was designed in 1890 as a picturesque “streetcar suburb.” It feels much the same now as it did back then.

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Jeremy Norris is keeping his farm afloat by using an old family recipe to turn his corn into (legal) liquor.

by Jeremy Markovich
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