For years, Robert Humber II lived virtually alone on his own private island off the North Carolina coast. He thought he had everything he needed. Then, he got a knock on the door.
A Foodie’s Guide to Currituck
Take your vacation to the next level with fresh seafood, stunning waterfront views, and hot hushpuppies.
Onslow County: From the Country to the Coast
From a shelling expedition on Bear Island to a dinner cruise on the New River, you’ll want to incorporate these six adventures into your vacation.
Searching for Sea Glass on the Outer Banks
A mother and daughter head to the Outer Banks to look for sea glass. What they find on the quiet beach surprises them both.
Downtown: New Bern
One of North Carolina’s oldest cities is bursting with history — but there are plenty of new places to discover here, too.
Madison County Championship Rodeo
Yield: 4 servings. 4 tablespoons butter, divided 2 green onions, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk, warm 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 tablespoon
Lucky Pennies of the Sea: Winter Shelling on Bear Island
Swansboro boat captain Darryl Marsh ferries intrepid shell seekers to the quietest slips of beach, where a bonanza of sand dollars and other treasure awaits.
A Gift from Above: Presents by Parachute in Manteo
During the Berlin Blockade in 1948, a young pilot launched a mission to drop parachutes of candy to the hungry children of the city. Each December, that same pilot takes to the skies over Manteo to show that one generous gesture is as powerful as ever.
Baker’s Kitchen is Home to Delicious Breakfasts — and Butter Syrup
Baker’s Kitchen has weathered storms — literal and metaphorical — to keep its community in baked goods and breakfast foods (with a side of butter syrup).
