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Travel

9 Places for a Reunion Retreat in North Carolina

When loved ones travel from across the state, across the country, or across the world to reunite, these places make it easy to enjoy their precious time together.

by Rebecca Woltz
Restaurants

Food for the Soul at Victory Kitchen

Inside a modest white farmhouse in the rolling hills of Rutherford County, an extended family with deep ties to the Lake Lure community cooks up homestyle Southern feasts for the faithful.

by Krista Bremer
Quiz

Come on In!

During the hottest days of summer, water attractions across North Carolina provide a refreshing escape.

by Alan Hodge
Travel Guides

5 Spectacular Spots Worthy of a “Rhod” Trip

For some of the best rhododendron views in North Carolina, you’ll have to hop in the car — and then take a hike!

by Katie Schanze
Arts

NC Primer: Scene in NC

Two major movies filmed partly in North Carolina continue to excite fans years later.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
History

Lake Lore

These two lake legends are almost too far-fetched to be true — almost.

by Caroline Kelly
Columns

Old Wooden Docks Are Where Summer Memories Are Made

For fishing, floating, jumping off, or just sitting, nothing compares to the delight of a dock.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
September 2011

Time of Your Life

After 23 years, people still love Dirty Dancing, and they returned in droves to Lake Lure — where it all began.

by Our State Staff
August 2011

Lake Lure

The magnetic mountain town’s beauty pulls people in and then holds on.

by Our State Staff

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