North Carolina is a camping paradise, but what if you’ve never slept under the stars before?
welcome letter
From Elizabeth: The Perfect Scoop
Nothing lasts forever — not summer, not ice cream. All we can do is hold onto the memories.
July 2018 Welcome Letter: Summer Sounds Like This
They’re different for everyone, but there are certain sounds — deeply impressed in the soul — that tell us the seasons are changing and warmer weather is here.
June 2018 Welcome Letter: And Many More
Our State celebrates its 85th birthday this year, but for its employees, it feels like Year One.
December 2017 Welcome Letter: This is Christmas
As Christmas approaches, our editor in chief reflects on the moments and memories that welcome the holiday.
Witching Hour
Our editor in chief reflects on on her first time trick-or-treating.
Halcyon Days & Daylilies
Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson writes of her parents' garden, which was uprooted — literally — when they moved from Randolph County to Greensboro.
Crafting a Good Life
Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson writes about her mother's love of working with her hands — crocheting, embroidering, and cross-stitching memories to last a lifetime.
February 2017 Welcome Letter: Peace, Love, & Lunch at K&W
Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson reminisces about one of her favorite buffet-style restaurants, where there's no shortage of side dishes or southern charm.