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Living in North Carolina

Heirloom Earth

Letting kids discover what’s just over the horizon requires trust and faith, and yields the stewards of tomorrow.

by Drew Perry
Western

A Day at the Park in Hickory

Discover a modern downtown playground that sparks joy and imagination in visitors of every age.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Living in North Carolina

The Scent of Rain

Sure, these April showers bring May flowers, but they also unlock the year’s first whiff of spring.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
Travel

The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa

History abounds at this iconic resort in Hickory Nut Gorge.

by Jeremy B. Jones

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