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History

North Carolina’s Hidden Cemeteries

Although North Carolina is home to 175 public cemeteries, thousands of other burial grounds shelter fragments of history. Sometimes celebrated but often forgotten, their beauty and their stories wait to be discovered.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
Uncategorized

Edible Petals

Creative concoctions made with fresh flowers give us five ways to enjoy a taste of spring.

by Emily Wallace
davidson cornelius feat
Central

Like a Local: Davidson & Cornelius

Though Davidson and Cornelius neighbor each other, the two Mecklenburg County towns are hardly cut from the same cloth. They beautifully coexist, but each town still stands out on its own.

by Katie Quine
Vegetables
Guides

Winter Farmers Markets

North Carolina ranks third in the nation in the number of winter farmers markets. Find out what makes these six winter markets worth a visit.

by Jeffrey Turner
Midwood Smokehouse
Central

Midwood Smokehouse

For traditional N.C. barbecue, Charlotte isn’t your best bet. One man knows why, and he hopes to change that.

by Jeremy Markovich
Christmas Breakfast
December 2013

A Christmas Breakfast

Brighten your Christmas morning with three easy-to-follow recipes.

by Our State Staff
Scents of the Season
December 2013

Scents of the Season

Remembering the blessing of North Carolina’s fragrant holiday foods.

by Our State Staff
Eastern

Ghost Walk by Lantern Light

Old South Tour Company’s iconic belle leads Southport visitors to smart and spooky haunts.

by Our State Staff
Andy Thompson
Arts

Coca-Cola’s Ghostpainter

Andy Thompson applies fresh coats of paint to fading murals around the state.

by Our State Staff
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