The 3,000-year-old woman who once captivated generations of Statesville children — and helped launch the city’s first cultural arts center more than a half-century ago — has returned to claim the cultural spotlight and, in the process, revitalize the downtown museum she calls home.
Relish the Past and Present at Buffalo Mercantile Company & Café
For more than a century, a general store has supplied residents of Caldwell County with the most essential of provisions: a sense of community.
A Proper Meal in a Mountain Town
In a sea of restaurants touting their down-home fare, a chef in Boone is serving up the real deal. The proof is in the (tomato) pie.
Like a Local: Morganton
Morganton might be in the foothills, but it doesn't live in the shadows of bigger Blue Ridge cities. Its residents are redefining what it means to grow while staying grounded.
Photo Essay: Outside Asheville
Beyond the lovable quirkiness of downtown, a different kind of magic is waiting for you.
City Portrait: Hickory
This Catawba County city inspires residents to craft well-rounded lives — and much, much more.
European Plan at The Old Edwards Inn
Old-world elegance suits the Old Edwards Inn in Highlands.
The Course of Nature at Chetola Resort
At Chetola Resort, a place of refuge in North Carolina’s ancient mountains, a couple contemplates their long relationship, and the finite moments that remain.
The Omni Grove Park Inn, A Ridgetop Retreat
That iconic red-tile roof. The only-in-Asheville sunset views from the terrace. And yes, there’s a spa. Few experiences in North Carolina can rival a stay at The Omni Grove Park Inn.