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November 2018

Features

The State of Oysters

An intense hurricane season put North Carolina’s shellfish industry into jeopardy. Today, oyster lovers can breathe a sigh of relief.

by Robyn Yiğit Smith
Gathering Place

Wrightsville Beach Brewery in Wilmington

A commercial fisherman and home brewer united his passions and fulfilled a dream with a brewery committed to drinking — and eating — local.

by Katie Schanze
Central

Pine Knot Farms in Hurdle Mills

A lifetime in the fields has taught an organic farmer in Orange County about hard work, innovation, and lending a hand.

by Jennifer Brookland
Features

Toad & Wee: Thanksgiving Shake-Up

With a little elbow grease and a lot of laughter, young cooks transform jars of cream into homemade butter — and a new family tradition is born.

by Drew Perry
Central

Mockingbird on Broad in Southern Pines

For the owner of Mockingbird on Broad, sharing beauty with others is a way of life.

by Bailey Sherrill
Food

Dandelion Eatery in Hendersonville

For the women who create and serve seasonal comfort food as part of a job training program at Dandelion Eatery, hope blooms.

by Todd Dulaney
Quiz

Our State Quiz: Fresh Catch

North Carolina’s commercial fishermen work year-round to bring coastal delights from the ocean to your plate.

by Alan Hodge
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: The Chapel in the Woods

Deep within a coastal forest near Harlowe, a Quaker church once stood. It’s long gone — but not forgotten.

by T. Edward Nickens
Decades Series

The 1940s: A Man For His Time

North Carolina’s wartime governor takes office with a desire to help the state he loves.

by Philip Gerard
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