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A Day in the Life of a North Carolina Fruit & Vegetable Farmer

In the fields of their century-old family farm in Rowan County, the Patterson brothers continue tending the land they love — and sharing its bounty.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Living in North Carolina

North Carolina’s Official State Symbols

Our native flora, fauna, cultural traditions, and more make up a one-of-a-kind collection.

by Our State Staff
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7 Ways to Embrace Summer Sun in Rowan County

In this rural region, whether you’re in a sweet strawberry patch in the rolling countryside, on a grassy lawn in a downtown park, or boating on High Rock Lake, you can celebrate the season — and its bounty — in the great outdoors.

by Jodi Helmer
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in May

Strawberry icebox cake, sonker, and pretzel salad were among your favorite recipes in May. Find out what else made the list.

by Our State Staff
Restaurants

Mema’s Famous Strawberry Cake in New Bern

In a cheerful kitchen in Craven County, a grandmother created a recipe that delighted her young grandson. That grandson grew up to be a chef, and the cake still holds a special place in their family — and on his menu at Cypress Hall.

by Leah Hughes
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Our Most Honorable Mentions of 2021

The 11 honorable mentions in our Made in NC Awards impressed our judges — and us! — with their incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and stories showcasing the best that North Carolina has to offer.

by Tamiya Anderson
Recipes

Strawberry Icebox Cake

Fresh summer strawberries, fluffy cake, and sweet whipped cream come together in this cool and creamy dessert.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Chill Out: 4 Frosty Summer Desserts

Summer’s never been sweeter: These frosty desserts will keep you cool, calm, and contented right on through the dog days.

by Lynn Wells
Features

5 Strawberry Patches Ripe for the Pickin’

It’s simply impossible to resist a sweet, juicy berry picked fresh from the field. Nobody knows that better than the families behind the farms that help rank North Carolina fourth in the nation for growing strawberries.

by Our State Staff
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