Get your fill of holiday cheer in Scotland County, where downtown Laurinburg transforms into a Hallmark movie-like setting during December.
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New Ground, Old Ways
In Robeson County, the couple behind New Ground Farm draws on traditional methods to tend their family’s land and feed their community.
6 Ways to Experience Valdese
Take a quick trip to the foothills to discover fascinating Waldensian history, catch a beautiful sunset at the lake, and fuel up with a classic cheeseburger and ice cream.
Beyond the Boundaries
In the mountains of western North Carolina, Cherokee foodways have endured for centuries, an integral part of the tribe’s identity. NC Cooperative Extension works to ensure that those traditions are not lost.
The Recipe Keeper of Eastern North Carolina
In Lenoir County, one woman has made it her life’s work to rescue the region’s rich food traditions from obscurity — including some of her own family’s recipes.
Behind the Mask: Cherokee Carver Billy Welch
A Cherokee carver celebrates his culture by finding stories hidden in wood, following unseen lines to create works of art. Now, he’s passing his knowledge to a new generation of storytellers.
NC Icons: Textiles
In the 19th and 20th centuries, hundreds of textile mills — which produced everything from socks to blue jeans — supported a booming industry that created entire communities, turned North Carolina into a manufacturing powerhouse, and helped to weave the very fabric of our state.
8 Scenic Drives in the North Carolina Mountains
Need inspiration for your fall leaf-peeping trip? During a drive on these winding scenic byways — with plenty of stops for waterfalls, hikes, museums, delicious food, and gorgeous views along the way — the journey is the destination.
North Carolina’s Innovation in Action
Across the state, amazing places are shaking up the status quo in science, art, and nature.
