Our eight state-recognized tribes each have their own stories and traditions, but they share an important bond, too: a love of this land that traces back to the first people who called it home.
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Century-Old Tomato Club is a Cleveland County Tradition
A tomato club founded more than a century ago has blossomed into a beloved tradition in Cleveland County, where members tend their community like a garden.
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.
Born Abroad, Bred to Be a Tar Heel: Stories of Naturalization
At the ceremony where North Carolinians become Americans, the tears are joyful, the smiles are wide, and the journey is only beginning.
High Point’s Eva Rae Swing Clark is Santa’s Personal Seamstress
How many suits does one spry old elf need? Just ask Eva Rae Swing Clark, the custom tailor for High Point’s high-profile Santa.
Mistletoe is North Carolina’s Most Romantic Parasite
A sprig might get you kissed, but watch out: There’s more to this plucky plant than meets the eye.
A Story Behind Every Christmas Tree Ornament
Handmade from Popsicle sticks and macaroni, or preserved from generations past: An ornament represents a story, a memory, a treasured entry on the timeline of our lives.
In Pursuit of the Perfect Pine: 6 North Carolina Christmas Tree Farms
The best family traditions don’t come ready-made. They’re hard-won, full of promise, but messy — just like the holidays. A Christmas tree hunt in the North Carolina mountains is no exception.
Southern Sweet Talk
Honey. Sugar. Sweetie. Spend enough time in North Carolina, and you’ll notice our language is syrupy, the words saccharine, and your mood sanguine.
