Growing up in a chilly 1950s household in Lumberton, a prodigy received the gift of music — a beautiful cherrywood piano. The instrument guided him through hardship, triumph, and, ultimately, redemption.
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An Our State Playlist: A Carolina Christmas
Deck the halls and hit play on our curated Spotify playlist, which features a merry selection of classic and original holiday tunes by North Carolina artists.
23 North Carolina Christmas Songs to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Want to get into the holiday spirit in the most North Carolina way possible? Here’s an Our State-curated playlist of Christmas songs that come from the Land of the Long Leaf Pine.
Lighting the Sky for Solstice in Hillsborough
Colorful lights shine for the community to enjoy during the longest night of the year at this gathering.
Date Nut Bars
These soft, sweet oatmeal bars are a scrumptious holiday treat.
10 North Carolina Items for Your December To-Do List
Festive ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Christmas Continues
For our editor in chief, a family fudge recipe signals the arrival of the holidays.
Our State’s Mix-and-Match Guide to Custom Christmas Cookies
These 18 classic treats are sweet enough for Santa — and all your friends and family.
A Holiday of Our Own
A writer looks back on the Thanksgiving tradition that’s stayed with him since grad school. In those days, when it felt like everything was changing, he and his friends found comfort in a new sense of home.
