Photographer Hugh Morton shoots the image of the iconic Linn Cove Viaduct that appears on the cover of The State to celebrate the completion of the final section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. “The Linn Cove Viaduct curves for 1,243 feet, hugging the sides of Grandfather Mountain, scarcely scratching its ancient rocks and forests. An engineering marvel, shaped by computers and lasers, it is the crowning jewel of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s final link.”
North Carolinians need not depend on the luck of the Irish to see green. With our islands and parks, greenways and fairways, mosses and ferns, all we have to do is look around.
The arrival of warmer afternoons makes it a wonderful time to stroll through a historic waterfront locale. From centuries-old landmarks and historical tours to local restaurants and shops, here’s how to spend a spring day in this Chowan County town.
Before a chef served elegant charcuterie, she was a young girl discovering refined flavors at the local Hickory Farms shop.
In the North Carolina Foothills, a music program — and its talented host — celebrates the diverse genres that have shaped our musical landscape.
