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june 2016

Western

Like a Local: Morganton

Morganton might be in the foothills, but it doesn't live in the shadows of bigger Blue Ridge cities. Its residents are redefining what it means to grow while staying grounded.

by Katie Quine
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Features

When Life Gives You Lemons…

Selling lemonade by the cupful is a rite of passage for kids. Buying a cup of that sweet-tart goodness is a duty for adults — regardless of the price.

by Drew Perry
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Drink Local

The Root of Fun

A fifth grader helps her writer father rediscover the pure, delicious joy that is root beer.

by Joe Posnanski
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History

From Fountain to Fore!

Why a 300-pound soda dispenser holds an exalted place at the Pinehurst library.

by Adam Lucas
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Restaurants

Pharmacy Fizzes Offer Refreshment at the Counter

A handful of drugstores in North Carolina still offer this timeless service: a lunch counter with a sweet remedy for the heat of summer.

by Bryan Mims
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Food

Summer Tastes Better with Campfire Cooking

The height of fine (outdoor) dining: threading an entire meal onto sticks and dangling it over the flames.

by Sheri Castle
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History

History: Pilgrimage in Song

For decades, thousands have gathered at Grandfather Mountain to lift their hearts and voices.

by Heidi Coryell Williams
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Features

Family Tradition: The Promise of a Peach

How can such a simple summertime pleasure say so much about the history of the Sandhills, and tradition, and being happy with what you’ve got?

by Drew Perry
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Features

Starlight and Cicadas: Summer Nights in North Carolina

You’re never too old to get swept up in the magic of a summer night in North Carolina.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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