Two major movies filmed partly in North Carolina continue to excite fans years later.
The New Descendants
The spirit of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America, is alive and well on Roanoke Island. Every year, parents bring their babies to audition for the most important (nonspeaking) role in The Lost Colony — and for bragging rights that last a lifetime.
Fall 2017 Music Festival Roundup
Mark your calendars and get your dancing shoes ready — there are still a surprising number of music festivals across the state to enjoy as warm summer days fade into fall.
Q&A: Delta Rae’s Summer 2017 Tour Has a Special Perk for Teachers
Durham’s own Delta Rae released its latest EP, A Long and Happy Life, with summer tour dates through September 2017.
Q&A: Mipso Releases Fourth Album, Coming Down the Mountain
Mipso’s distinct Southern sound has remained strong over the years, but the band’s evolution and growth is obvious. Join Mipso in celebrating its new record at the North Carolina Museum of Art on May 6.
Dan Nance Paints the Road to Revolution
Bursting with energy, just like his paintings, Dan Nance uses his talent to relate the tales of colonial North Carolina.
Hugh Morton Captured the Essence of Our State Through Photos
As North Carolina’s unofficial photographer, Hugh Morton captured memorable scenes from the mountains to the coast.
Cape Fear Museum Photo Exhibit Portrays Separation and Similarity
An exhibit of photographs in Wilmington powerfully shows the not-too-distant past, and a city where people were segregated, but more similar than they realized.
Photo Essay: Snapshots and Stories from 7 Our State Photographers
Randolph Community College trains plenty of talented people to become photographers. Here are the stories of seven regular Our State contributors, told with their own words and pictures.