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American Meltdown
Restaurants

American Meltdown Grills ’Em Up

Gussied up with pesto, pulled pork, or figs, the humble grilled cheese sandwich garners crowds — and national awards — for a Triangle-area food truck chef.

by Our State Staff
Home & Garden

Homes for Bluebirds

Eastern bluebirds, once almost vanished from our state, thrive with the help of friendly (human) neighbors.

by Josh Shaffer
Arts

Elizabeth Cotten

From her picking style to her unlikely path to fame, the folk music heroine from Carrboro always did things her own way.

by Josh Shaffer
April 2014

Farm-Fresh Cuisine: N.C. State Farmers Market

A trio of Raleigh restaurants on the grounds of the State Farmers Market offer entrees that are short on fancy but full of flavor.

by Josh Shaffer
Community College Quilt
Arts

Stitches and Squares

Each of our community colleges has a place on this quilt, a handmade tribute to learning.

by Our State Staff
Jennifer Watlington
Arts

Sending a Message

When Jennifer Watlington couldn’t find greeting cards for veterans in her hometown, Reidsville, she created her own.

by Our State Staff
Billy and Scott Pyatt
Drink Local

Peak Pints: Beer in Western N.C.

Mountain breweries create beers that reflect their surroundings and the seasons.

by Josh Shaffer
Belhaven
Eastern

An Eclectic Mix in Belhaven

This eastern town along the Pungo River catches an eclectic mix of travelers. Each one adds another line to the curious story of this place.

by Josh Shaffer
December 2012

A Forgotten Star

Kay Kyser once was the darling of Hollywood, but his name faded from radio charts after he returned to his North Carolina home.

by Our State Staff
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