Selecting a seashell symbolic of North Carolina was not an easy task, but an even bigger challenge may be finding that shell — intact and in all its glory — on our beaches.
Picking Season at Holden Brothers Farm
At the Holden Brothers Farm Market in Shallotte, visitors pick two of our favorite red fruits: Strawberries in the spring and tomatoes in the fall.
Meet The Most Patriotic Man in North Carolina
Americans love Old Glory. We proudly wave it, pledge our allegiance to it, and honor it as often as possible. But no one loves our flag more than John Andringa.
Beach Ball: The Morehead City Marlins
College baseball players from across the country come to small Southern towns like Morehead City for a taste of the big leagues.
To Be Rather Than to Seem: North Carolina’s State Motto
Even though our state motto is Latin, nothing is lost in translation.
Blue Crabs’ Secret
North Carolina fishermen look to the moon to unlock secrets of the natural world.
Not Just Any Ol’ Hound
When it came time to pick a state dog, the Plott family knew there was only one canine in the hunt.
Carolina Classic: The Chicken
North Carolina explores the allure of the chicken through food, art, and travel.
High Beams & Pinholes
A renowned North Carolina filmmaker remembers the scenes from a day — and the recurring appearance of a bad television movie — that led him to embrace a life of movies.
