North Carolina is known for many things, but nothing more important this week than the qualities of endurance, resilience, and hope.
elizabeth hudson
September 2018 Welcome Letter: Advice for a First-Time Camper?
North Carolina is a camping paradise, but what if you’ve never slept under the stars before?
August 2018 Welcome Letter: The Perfect Scoop
Nothing lasts forever — not summer, not ice cream. All we can do is hold onto the memories.
July 2018 Welcome Letter: Summer Sounds Like This
They’re different for everyone, but there are certain sounds — deeply impressed in the soul — that tell us the seasons are changing and warmer weather is here.
A Look Back
It’s not easy to select “favorite” stories from the nine years that I’ve been editor in chief, having overseen, to date, 112 issues. But here are 10 stories that stand out in my memory as timeless.
June 2018 Welcome Letter: And Many More
Our State celebrates its 85th birthday this year, but for its employees, it feels like Year One.
May 2018 Welcome Letter: Things You Find When You Aren’t Looking
An unexpected gift conjures up memories of happy, bygone days, as well as excitement for the future.
March 2018 Welcome Letter: Pie, Plain & Simple
The Blue Gable had cobbler and banana pudding, but it was the pie that people remembered: lemon meringue, coconut cream, strawberry, apple. Just the basics. Nothing fancy.
February 2018 Welcome Letter: Love, Everlasting
Sometimes, a card has just the words to express feelings of love and gratitude. But every so often, words just aren't enough.
