This month, honor those who’ve served by sipping a beer at one of North Carolina’s veteran-owned breweries.
July 2018
Photo Essay: A Light Within
In the more than 300 years since the Religious Society of Friends brought their way of life to North Carolina, Quakers have maintained a steady presence here. Today, their belief in peace, quiet reflection, and inner light shines faithfully.
NC Primer: Pop Quiz
Yes, the state beverage is milk, but our native sodas bring the fizz.
Into the Woods
Come July, Jackson County wildflowers pop with color. A walk through a quiet cove forest reveals the new blooms of plant species as old as the hills.
Decidedly Sylva: Innovation Brewing Company
A young, enterprising couple set their sights on a small town with big appeal. They built their taproom from the inside out — and now it’s a favorite local hub.
Beyond the Valley
In Sapphire, a majestic box canyon — the largest one east of the Mississippi — provides a feast for the eyes, and the first taste of Canyon Kitchen’s seasonal, sensory experience.
The Spirit of High Summer
High Hampton’s mountain charm, relaxed atmosphere, and rich legacy have set the vacation standard for generations.
The 1940s: The Miracle of Hickory
When polio strikes children in the Piedmont, doctors, nurses, and volunteers rise to the occasion to build an emergency quarantine hospital.
Ramblin’ Man: Dance Hall Days
The weathered clubhouse that sits on the edge of a farm pond in Randolph County may be faded, but the memories made there are still vibrant.
