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Ramblin’ Man: The Mistletoe Hunters

The promise of riches — not a smooch under a sprig of leaves — is motivation enough to head into the swamp for a holiday harvest.

by T. Edward Nickens
Ramblin’ Man: The Coharie Queen
History

Ramblin’ Man: The Coharie Queen

Joyce Locklear knows the tribe’s dances because she danced them. She knows its struggles because she lived them. She knows the next generation because she taught them.

by T. Edward Nickens
Features

Ramblin’ Man: Leaving a Mark

Deep in a forgotten forest within sight of a nameless ridge, a beech tree wears a set of initials, evidence of a moment shared between a father and a son.

by T. Edward Nickens
Features

Ramblin’ Man: Millpond Memories

A grandmother’s depiction of a favorite swimming spot preserves a moment in shades of yesteryear.

by T. Edward Nickens
Features

Ramblin’ Man: The Crawdad Hunter

Catching these elusive critters requires courage, quickness, and a healthy dose of childhood curiosity.

by T. Edward Nickens
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
Ramblin' Man: Life Off the Leash With a Canine Companion
Features

Ramblin’ Man: Life Off the Leash With a Canine Companion

Letting go isn’t easy, but sometimes you have to allow the ones you love to chase a little freedom.

by T. Edward Nickens
Redbud Flowers Are a Showstopping Sign of Spring
Ramblin' Man Columns

Redbud Flowers Are a Showstopping Sign of Spring

Magenta redbud blooms dot the woods in early spring, building to a crescendo of pink blossoms.

by T. Edward Nickens
Ramblin' Man: Discovering Native American Artifacts in the Uwharrie Mountains
Central

Ramblin’ Man: Discovering Native American Artifacts in the Uwharrie Mountains

Winter winds uncover a trove of arrowheads in the Hardaway archaeological site from North Carolina’s earliest residents.

by T. Edward Nickens
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