There are no telephones or take-out menus at B's. What there is, though, is plenty of whole-hog barbecue, cooked to tender perfection.
Wilber’s Barbecue
Wilber Shirley is committed to the tradition of cooking whole hogs entirely over hardwood coals.
The Muffin Man
Andy Montero built his Elizabeth City restaurant on baskets of pastries.
Hurricane Hazel
On October 15, 1954, a terrible storm makes for a terrible day for the entire country. One county in rural southeastern North Carolina takes the most direct hit, with lives and communities shattered under the storm clouds.
Wrightsville Beach
The birds fly free. The people kick back. The wind blows steady. The worries fade away. Here, everything’s all right.
A place called Atlantis
In Pine Knoll Shores, Atlantis Lodge has a name from ancient lore, a decor from decades ago, and simple traditions that are timeless.
Imaginary Lines
Have you ever wondered what you’d see if you could gaze clear across the ocean? Who would be over there? What would the land look like? Our writer has pondered these questions all of his life. As it turns out, someone over there wondered the same thing.
North Carolina Seafood Tour Part 1: Southern Coast
Over 27 miles and including four stops, this first leg of our Seafood Tour from Brunswick Islands to Wrightsville Beach offers a mouthwatering taste of seafood chowder, shrimp and grits, and fresh crab.
The Hope of Fish Town: Wanchese Fish Company
If it isn’t a hurricane, it’s the price of gas. If it isn’t a bad spawning season, it’s a closing inlet. In Wanchese, it’s always something. But Mikey Daniels — the leading son of the leading family here — spreads nets all over the world and proves that even small-town fishermen can always find a way.
