From Hickory to Ahoskie, there’s still time to embrace a season caught between overstaying its welcome and slipping away.
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Photo Essay: Exploring Beaufort on Two Wheels
A coastal town with an abundance of charm looks even sweeter aboard an old-school beach cruiser.
Watch: How to make Lemon Icebox Cake
A classic dessert in the “no-bake” canon. Sweet to eat and easy to make, a lemon icebox cake puts the mm in summer.
Family Tradition: Lost, or Not, at Sea
The Atlantic Ocean is vast, and The Wee is, well, wee. With his dad, the author, The Wee finds comfort and reassurance on the North Carolina coast.
Outdoor Spickets are the Fountains of Youth
In North Carolina, that outside faucet is called a “spicket,” not a spigot, and it provides more than just water. It’s the source of childhood memories of summer.
30 North Carolina Ice Cream Shops We Love
Sunny days taste best when served in a cone. As you travel throughout North Carolina, use our guide to find some of the state’s most delicious ice cream.
The Best Seat in the Stadium
When you’ve grown up listening to the Atlanta Braves on the radio, the opportunity to watch a baseball game — any baseball game — from the broadcast booth is like a dream come true.
Just Add Rock Salt: The Magic of the Ice Cream Churn
Old-fashioned churns are about working together: Each turn of the crank brings us all one step closer to sweet, frozen bliss.
Our State Great Eight: NC Loves AC
Sure, you could survive the summer without air-conditioning (probably). But those cool indoor breezes will always have our hearts.
