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Podcasts

“We just have to make it”: Kayaking the Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Fatigue. Frustration. Fear. Failure. Our thru-hikers grappled with all of those feelings as they tried to paddle their way toward the end.

by Jeremy Markovich
Columns

The Wonder of a Wet Land

With every journey into the cypress and Spanish moss, the Ramblin’ Man falls deeper under the spell of swamps. Where some may fear darkness and decay, he finds beauty and life.

by T. Edward Nickens
Ramblin' Man: Mrs. Edie Pie & the Little While Lie
Arts & Culture

Ramblin’ Man: Mrs. Edie Pie & the Little White Lie

A woman, her plot of land, and the fib that started a friendship.

by T. Edward Nickens
City Portrait: New Bern
Eastern

City Portrait: New Bern

Where two rivers meet, North Carolina’s first capital bridges the distance between past and present.

by Jason Frye
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Eastern

Pearls of the Coastal Plain:
14 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, 14 quirky places claim their fame in boats and bears, local characters and history.

by Our State Staff
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Home & Garden

Larry I. Moore House Tells The Stories of New Bern

In a river city meant for easy living, this East Front Street home has served as a colorful backdrop for even more colorful characters.

by Katie Quine

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