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Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Carolina’s Finest Awards – 2021

See who our readers voted to be the best in barbecue, burgers and 8 other categories

Electric Co-ops are Paving Pathways to Progress

NC electric co-ops are working with local communities to foster economic growth

Moving Forward Through Farming

Agriculture is empowering Black youth at Sankofa Farms

‘After the Storm’

Art by Hannah Cole

Steaks & Spirits at The Country Squire Inn

This Duplin County restaurant is a local haunt in more ways than one

Sweet, Syrupy Goodness

A culinary adventure following sorghum from field to biscuits

A Tale of Two Gardens

Check out Airlie Gardens and the Arboretum of New Hanover County

River-Ready Heirlooms

John Hollifield’s bamboo rods are works of art

Explore a Postal Pastime

Stamp collecting opens ‘gateways to the world’

Bring on the Heat at the NC Hot Sauce Contest

Visit Oxford for a spicy good time at this year’s festival

Fresh Produce, Delivered

Will Kornegay is closing the gap between food excess and access

Sportfishing with ‘Flare’

Boats designed with Carolina Flare help bring up the big ones.

Crunch Time at the Demolition Derby

Derbies keep bringing spectators – and drivers – back for more