Through a child’s eyes, the Little River’s shady banks upon which one writer grew up fishing transformed into a playground where her imagination ran wild.
The Art of Keeping Cool
In 1960s Wilson, summer meant box fans in the windows, curtains drawn against the sun, and the quiet work of beating the heat.
The Swing of Things
In North Carolina, the history of rope hammocks is as intricate as the nets that cradle us on a hot summer day. More than 50 years on, they’re a tradition that’s woven deeply into our coast.
Corolla’s Historic Natural Sanctuary
For decades, a remote piece of Currituck County has been a respite for wildlife. Now under the protection of conservationists, this land, the waters surrounding it, and the skies above will remain a constant in our coastal circle of life.
A Dinner Party Every Night
A shared vision between restaurateurs revolutionized dining on the Outer Banks. As owners changed and decades passed, good food and warm hospitality have kept people coming back.
Ocean City, Everlasting
On Topsail Island, the state’s oldest continuously sustained African American beach community celebrated its 75th anniversary with history, jazz, and fellowship.
The Diamond City Descendants
Once, hardy islanders made a life on the shores of Shackleford Banks — until a series of storms forced them to leave. Every five years, their present-day generations return to this beachside site to remember.
Where the Ferries Live
A lifelong fascination with the vessels that carry everything from trucks to tourists across our sounds led one curious writer to track down their dry dock in Manns Harbor.
The Taste of Coastal Comfort
On Carolina Beach, a family honors the memory of their patriarch through the restaurant he founded — and his award-winning seafood chowder.
