North Carolina suffragettes went head to head with a state legislature that opposed the 19th Amendment. In the end, the suffragettes’ fight helped ensure a victory for women.
November 2016
Family Tradition: The Swing of Things
Life lessons from a rope swing in Swannanoa: Sailing through the air is all about holding on, but watching from the ground means learning — if only a little — to let go.
Local Churches Offer a Place for Prayer and Reflection
Across North Carolina, buildings of worship anchor our communities, standing steadfastly as safe havens and sacred spaces.
Shall We Gather at the River
Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson reminisces about the winding creeks and rivers that played a role in shaping her upbringing in Randolph County.
Sweet Potato Muffins
If fall were a snack, it would be these nutty, spiced muffins. Add raisins and walnuts for a little extra oomph.
A Long Way to the Sea
200 miles. Eight days. One river. Our State’s Jeremy Markovich starts at the source of the mighty Cape Fear and paddles his way through locks and lulls, rapids and rain, on an epic journey few have ever made.
A Special Letter from the Editor
As we watch the heartbreaking news from Eastern North Carolina, we are reminded that the places where we find peace and beauty can become destructive and deadly. Our hearts and prayers are with the residents in the places hardest hit by rising flood waters.