Our editor in chief reflects on the legacy of North Carolina’s classic coastal retreats.
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The 1970s: Managing Our Treasured Coast
As developers discover North Carolina’s beautiful shorelines and beachfront communities, lawmakers make a plan to protect their splendor for generations to come.
4 Flower Arrangements Inspired by North Carolina
These flower arrangements inspired by Biltmore, Reynolda, Duke, and Elizabethan gardens are proof that blooming where you’re planted can be truly awe-inspiring.
This Weekend in North Carolina: July 13-16
Your curated guide to events happening across the state this weekend, from the mountains to the coast.
Where Sea Meets Soul: Dawn Breakers in Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Here, on the fine edge of the Outer Banks, the Atlantic offers a working man’s wave, reliable and steady. And when these early risers catch a ride, they feel on top of the world.
Taking Flight with the Wright Brothers
When their flying machine lifted off from a dune in Kill Devil Hills, the Wright brothers proved that anything is possible.
Outer Banks Brewing Station in Kill Devil Hills
Sea breezes are put to work at a brewpub in Kill Devil Hills.
Kill Devil Grill
When Bill Tucker decided to blaze his own path, it led him to Kill Devil Hills and a 1939 diner that welcomes a steady flow of locals and tourists who return often for singular surroundings and fresh, creative dishes.
