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Back In The Day

Bred for Success

How the wife of a literary giant became renowned in her own right as one of the nation’s preeminent dairy goat breeders in Flat Rock.

by Jimmy Tomlin
Living in North Carolina

Wilderness Refined in the Southern Mountains

Among the stone and pine in our southern mountains, monied gentry built their summer homes and established towns that helped define the area.

by Jeremy B. Jones
Photo Essay

Mileposts & Memories: A Stop-by-Stop Guide to Exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway

We followed the Blue Ridge Parkway down through North Carolina, from Cumberland Knob just below the Virginia state line all the way to Cherokee, compiling our favorite vistas along the way.

by Katie Saintsing
Arts

NC Primer: About the Author

For two famous writers, North Carolina was their home and inspiration.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Guides

This Weekend in North Carolina: July 20-22

Your curated guide to events happening across the state this weekend, from the mountains to the coast.

by Our State Staff
Photo Essay

Photo Essay: Fall in Flat Rock

Autumn comes a little later in our southern mountains, meaning that this artistic, historic, and beloved village holds its color — and its colorful charm — longer into the season.

by Susan Stafford Kelly

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