North Carolina Stories - Carolina Country

Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Memories of cool waters on hot summer days

Chasing the Flag

Heath Trigg is fulfilling a dream at Heritage Flag Co.

Retiring in NC for Easy Livin’

Look in your own backyard for a place to retire and stay active

Are Lady Bugs Invading Your Home?

These friends of your garden can be an indoor nuisance

A Major Attraction in the Minor League

How Crawdads baseball (and a carousel) came to Hickory

This "Story" is All About Blue Crabs

Rebecca Story makes crabbing a family affair

Glimmers of Hope

Readers share their sources of inspiration in trying times

Music Therapy Advocate

A supporter of music therapy speaks up

Going to the Birds on the NC Birding Trail

Spot new feathered friends at sites across the state

Crab Pot Christmas in July

Unique decorations are crafted ‘Down East’ year-round

Carnivores on the Forest Floor

North Carolina is a haven for rare Venus Flytraps

The Compassionate Collector

Rodney Privette's hobby honors American heroes

Coastal Jeweler Creates Wearable History

Sonia Humphrey fashions custom jewelry out of historical artifacts

Take a Spin (On a Carousel!) Around the State

Check out these carousels in North Carolina