Christmas parades, illuminated streets, holiday markets, and more transform this Iredell County town into a storybook setting during the holidays.
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5 Spots for Fall Fun in Mooresville
From pumpkin patches to you-pick flower fields, here’s where to embrace the season’s beauty in Iredell County.
A Weekend in Mooresville
From Friday’s arrival to Sunday’s send-off, here’s where to splash, hike, and savor a meal at the edge of Lake Norman.
How 12 Cities Got Their Famous Nicknames
Many monikers are given for brevity or endearment, but cities in North Carolina tend to earn their labels. Whether a nod to history, industry, or maybe even an iconic resident, these nicknames all have origin stories.
Fields of Dreams
These working farms produce fruits, vegetables, herbs, and livestock — and set the stage for unforgettable life celebrations. This month, we trade the ballroom for the barn with nine inspiring places for a party.
Going for Gold: Mooresville’s Olympic Connection
The Olympic dreams of a North Carolina engineer who designs bobsleds for Team USA were born in the Piedmont.
Lake Norman: Town-Hopping by the Water
Lake Norman is the big one. Our “inland sea.” The anchor for a region. Its 520-mile shoreline is a thread that knits together the surrounding communities — so much so that many visitors think of the area as a whole, one town flowing into the next. But we can see what makes each one special.
Photo Essay: Summer by the Scoop
Some places stay with you forever — especially the ones that offer a cool escape on a sunny day, and happiness in a cup or cone. Ice cream parlors, dairy bars, and creameries across the state serve up more than sundaes and banana splits — they’re places of pure joy.
Pepsi, Cheerwine — Uncle Scott’s?
Why a simple root beer could be the state’s next great beverage.
