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summer

Recipes

Ham Salad

Stuff the season’s last ripe tomatoes and serve ’em with a side of nostalgia.

by Lynn Wells
Features

Days of the Dog

No matter where life may take you, the heat of a Tar Heel summer leaves a sweat stain on your memory.

by Michael Parker
Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: Sunshine Daydream

Our editor-in-chief reminisces about the power of the summer sun.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Watermelon Sorbet recipe
Recipes

31 Summer Fruit Recipes We Love

Blackberry cobbler, peach ice cream, spiked blueberry lemonade, and tacos with watermelon pico de gallo: These fresh fruit recipes are fit for a Fourth of July feast — and all summer long.

by Our State Editors
Living in North Carolina

Beach Treasures: An Essay

Memories of summertime sandcastles and shell collecting on the coast stick with us through every season.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: How to Get to the Beach

Being on the North Carolina coast puts you in a certain state of mind. This summer, getting there might require some imagination.

by Elizabeth Hudson
8 Refreshing Summer Beers For August
Drink Local

Cooling Down: 8 Refreshing Summer Beers For August

Whether you’re looking for something light and familiar, or inventively refreshing, North Carolina has the perfect beer to help you beat the heat this month.

by Ethan Butler
Still Summer
Features

Soaking In the Last Days of Summer

From Hickory to Ahoskie, there’s still time to embrace a season caught between overstaying its welcome and slipping away.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Photo Essay: Exploring Beaufort on Two Wheels
Eastern

Photo Essay: Exploring Beaufort on Two Wheels

A coastal town with an abundance of charm looks even sweeter aboard an old-school beach cruiser.

by Katie Saintsing
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