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From Land to Sea in Elizabeth City
Before the Pasquotank River flows into Albemarle Sound, it passes by a historic and welcoming coastal town known as the “Harbor of Hospitality.”
The Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail
From farm stands to strip-mall shops to downtown staples, each of the 13 locations on the Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail offers something unique.
The Scoop on Ice Creamville
A writer with a sweet tooth and a fondness for frozen treats returns to her hometown for a story that’s made for her: Hendersonville’s Ice Cream Trail.
McConnell Farms Grows the Cream of the Crop
In Henderson County, a third-generation farmer whose family once grew produce for making baby food now creates fanciful flavors of homemade ice cream.
4 Poolside Recipes That Make a Splash
Our recipe developer shares memories of working up an appetite at the pool — one that only burgers, fries, and a sweet treat could satisfy.
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cups
Rippled with fudge sauce and crunchy peanuts on top, these creamy frozen treats taste like homemade versions of Nutty Buddys.
Sweet Nostalgia
When it comes to cooling off on a hot summer day, a treat from the freezer is hard to beat — and everyone has a favorite.
A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Southern Pines
This town in the Sandhills calls to the greats. Writers, athletes, chefs, and creatives of all kinds come to this part of Moore County, where, among the longleaf pines, inspiration awaits.