The sizzle in a skillet, the scent of toasting flour, the taste of savory victory: Gravy-making engages the senses to honor the humble glory that Southern cooks find in grease.
From Elizabeth Hudson: After the Storm
One year after Hurricane Helene, our editor in chief finds awe in the resilient spirit of North Carolinians that arose amidst the devastation.
Guardians of the Night
In forests, chimneys, and caves across North Carolina, bats carry out silent, vital work — devouring pests, protecting crops, and defying their spooky reputations.
Autumn Apples
In North Carolina, apples fill more than our pastries and pies. They’re forever baked into our family trees and tales.
Edgar Tufts’s High Country Legacy
In 1895, a Presbyterian minister arrived in the High Country. A bold and visionary leader, he brought churches, schools, a hospital, a children’s home, and even electricity to Banner Elk.
Our State Book Club Presents: Elizabeth Kostova
As a child, an Asheville writer was enthralled by the spooky tales her father told her. Years later, those iconic stories helped her write one of her own.
Trims & Travels
More than 20 years ago, the Ramblin’ Man found a hairstylist and a kindred spirit — and discovered the transportive power of a well-told story.
North Carolina, Naturally: Painted Buntings
Often spotted in the Southeast’s coastal environments, male painted buntings — with their characteristic rainbow plumage — are one of the most colorful birds in the country. Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice takes a closer look at these iridescent creatures who migrate to coastal North Carolina each year.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Jet Set
While attending the Wings Over Wayne Air Show in Goldsboro, our editor in chief reflects on the power of sound and the way it grounds us — to a sense of place and our memories.
