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9 Cozy Winter Wineries in North Carolina
It’s cold outside! Grab a glass, gather ’round the fire with a gorgeous view, and warm up in wine country.
The Classic Comfort of Lefler’s Place Café
The owners of this Mount Gilead restaurant are carrying on a legacy nearly a century in the making. And like those who came before them, they’ve added their own special touch.
McAdenville: The Little Town That Glows
Every December, residents string up thousands of twinkling lights, transforming their Gaston County village into Christmas Town, USA.
A Guide to Downtown Farmville
When four local businessmen sought to save their town, locals took the challenge to heart, creating a place where innovation thrives.
10 North Carolina Items for Your December To-Do List
Festive ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
An Afternoon & a Tank of Gas: Seagrove
This town and its surrounding hamlets occupy only a few square miles in the corners of Randolph and Moore counties, yet they’re home to dozens of potters, one of the densest concentrations in the world. To paraphrase an old saw: You can’t throw a pot without hitting one.
31 Days, 31 Ways to Enjoy Apples in North Carolina
We’ve picked a bushel of North Carolina apples in every form — from pies to pottery to cider — to enjoy from the first perfect, blue-sky day of October through chilly Halloween. That’s one for each day of the month!
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Blue Ridge Parkway?
Nothing showcases our hazy mountains and fall foliage quite like this legendary road.