Life
Pickup Trucks are Rusty, Trusty Staples of the South
Pickup trucks aren’t about looks. They’re about hard work, country roads, and getting to where you need to go, no matter how rugged the route.
Life
September Welcome Letter: Fight On
Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson explores the unwavering passion and dedication of college football fans in North Carolina.
Arts
A New Chapter: September 2016 Book Sale Events
Your next great read is waiting in the stacks at a used book sale in Burlington.
History
Photo Essay: The Restoration of Grimesland Plantation
One man’s refusal to watch the demise of a historic local landmark resulted in the restoration of a clapboard jewel in Pitt County’s crown.
Arts
Made in NC: Waldroup Woodworks
Learn where Joe Waldroup gathers inspiration for his whimsical wood carvings, which won first place in the Craft category of Our State’s inaugural Made in NC Awards.
Home & Garden
Made in NC: Echoview
Echoview’s woven textiles, including its baby blanket that won first place in the Home & Garden category of Our State’s Made in NC Awards, are sustainably made in — where else? — Weaverville, North Carolina.
Nature
Made in NC: Cloister Honey
Cloister Honey won first place in the Food & Drink category of Our State’s Made in NC Awards. The company’s flavored spreads, from salted honey to Arbol pepper-infused honey, separate them from the hive.
Arts
Made in NC: R. Riveter
R. Riveter creates more than just high quality handbags, which won first place in the Style category of Our State’s Made in NC Awards. It also creates jobs for military spouses all over the county.
Nature
Native to Carolina Beach, the Painted Bunting Lives Up to its Name
The most colorful bird in the United States calls North Carolina home.