“The Fighting Scots” is more than a high school team name: It’s a rallying cry for longtime residents — including one community director — who are building up their downtown for generations to come.
A Guide to Downtown Hickory
The heart of this city flourishes as a hub of art, food, and entertainment with the help of an impassioned community advocate.
6 Resolutions for the New Year
Kick off January in North Carolina with these creative, thoughtful, and delicious resolutions.
5 Outdoor Ice-Skating Rinks to Glide Around
This season, lace up your skates and take a spin in a winter wonderland.
A Guide to Downtown Dillsboro
A longtime local crafter is proud of her tiny town for its shops, restaurants, and abundance of Christmas spirit.
12 Magical Places to See Christmas Lights
The holiday season is aglow across the state.
A Guide to Charlotte’s Central Avenue
A Charlotte business owner put down roots near this vibrant central corridor after finding a sense of home in its tasty international cuisine and welcoming multicultural community.
18 Spots Across North Carolina to Find Your Favorite Cider
Served warm in a mug or cold and bubbly in a glass, the sweet-tart taste of hard and soft ciders is one of our favorite parts of fall.
A Guide to Downtown Lenoir
This mountain town earned a reputation for shipping furniture around the world. Today, an artistic couple and a talented group of creators keep Lenoir’s legacy of fine craftsmanship alive.