Back in the day, our editor in chief’s summer soundtrack consisted of cassette tapes, carefree laughter, and the buzz of cicadas.
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From Elizabeth Hudson: Fish on Fridays
Our editor in chief reminisces on annual beach trips with her mom — and memories shared over baskets of hush puppies.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Stars on the Water
Our editor in chief heads to Plymouth, drops her kayak into the Roanoke River, and paddles to a stand of centuries-old bald cypress trees.
From Elizabeth Hudson: The Sweet Life
Our editor in chief reminisces on the candies of her childhood and the seasonal delights that filled her grandmother’s candy bowl.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Life’s Rich Tapestry
Our editor in chief remembers her grandmother with a needle and thread in hand, creating moments of wonder and beauty stitch by stitch.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Gift Boxes
In boxes from her attic, our editor in chief discovered a trove of treasured Christmas memories.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Well Fed
Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson reminisces on special meals made with love.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Chasing Ghosts
Nothing lasts forever — and that’s what makes many of our cherished moments so special.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Creature Comforts
During a trip to the North Carolina Zoo, Our State’s editor in chief rediscovers childhood dreams of adventure in her own backyard.