Cherokee Indians mine mica, emeralds, aquamarine, and quartz. They also use ox-drawn sleds to pull feldspar and kaolin to the coast, where they sell it to the English for use in ceramics.
A cake first made in Depression-era kitchens using household staples now helps us savor the season, no green thumb necessary.
From woodsmoke to salt air, certain scents carry memory, tradition, and comfort across North Carolina.
Visit a renowned writer’s home, catch a show, and wander Little Rainbow Row with our springtime guide to Flat Rock.
Across the Carolina coast, silvery strands offer texture, shelter, and quiet wonder.
