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Ramblin' Man Columns

A Bicycle Built for Two

Pedaling through the streets of Morehead City is twice as fun aboard a vintage tandem bike. Most of the time.

by T. Edward Nickens
Features

Port Town Bounty at The Friendly Market

From its humble roots as a roadside farm stand, The Friendly Market has evolved to become the community’s kitchen, serving up classic comfort foods to fuel fishing trips, beach days, and backyard picnics in Morehead City and beyond.

by T. Edward Nickens
Restaurants

Promise’ Land Market in Morehead City

In Carteret County, a market between the sidewalk and the sound pays tribute to coastal history.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Eastern

City Portrait: Morehead City

This Carteret County town exemplifies the Carolina coast — no beach required.

by Bryan Mims
Features

Deep-Sea Dream

Venturing out to the Gulf Stream on a legendary sportfishing boat is nice. Hauling in a monster catch while you’re there is better.

by T. Edward Nickens
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Eastern

Pearls of the Coastal Plain:
11 Towns Before the Shore

These towns are buoyed by their proximity to water — river, sound, bay — yet they’re far enough from the ocean that you won’t find sand in your shoes. Here, 11 quirky places claim their fame in boats and bears, local characters and history.

by Our State Staff
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Eastern

Shearline Boatworks in Morehead City

A Morehead City business spends nearly a year making each custom-built boat that bears its brand.

by Leah Hughes King
Morehead City
Eastern

Morehead City

In the hub of Carteret County, the water is where people work and where they play.

by Leah Hughes King
Eastern

North Carolina Seafood Tour Part 2: Crystal Coast

This stretch of our North Carolina Seafood Tour takes you from Swansboro to Cedar Island, and makes five mouthwatering stops along the 75 mile-route.

by Our State Staff
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