A coffee shop in Raleigh is a world away from the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in eastern North Carolina. But a writer discovers that they have something in common: love.
eastern North Carolina
Quiz: How Well Do You Know North Carolina’s Creatures of the Coast?
The easternmost part of our state is home to dozens of critters that walk, fly, scuttle, and swim.
18 Piers to Visit for Fun, Sun, and Seaside Snacks
Our comprehensive guide to North Carolina’s beloved piers, from Kure Beach to Kitty Hawk.
How Mount Olive Welcomed Newcomers and Created Community
By welcoming Haitian immigrants, Mount Olive put its motto into practice. Now, a big-hearted community is even bigger.
A Wine Lover’s Escape in Eastern North Carolina
Make your way to muscadine country for a porch-sitting, wine-sipping retreat.
The Collard Capers
The annual tradition of Collard-Stealing Night brought joy to a generation of mischievous Pender County youth, who hoped to get more than just a tasty meal from their neighbors.
Zesty Shrimp & Rice Salad
Try this recipe the next time you're looking for a new shrimp dish.
Where The Road Ends
For 500 years, wild mustangs have roamed the dunes of Corolla, foraging for food and raising their young. As development pushes them into tighter folds, Wesley Stallings stands between the horses and the perils that threaten them.
How Fulgurite Forms When Lightning Hits Sand
Most people don’t notice the gray lumps. They look like concrete leftovers, not particularly attractive, even for a rock. But Phil Greene sees something more as he walks the beach along Corolla. When he picks up fulgurite, he’s holding petrified energy. And that’s worth holding on to.
