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Carolina’s Finest Awards - 2019

See who our readers voted to be the best in barbecue, Southern cookin’ and 16 other categories

Carolina Kitchen

Candied Baked Pecans

Candied Baked Pecans

Orange Slice Cake

Orange Slice Cake

Christmas Fruit Balls

Christmas Fruit Balls

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Carolina People

Handmade Holiday Cheer

Handmade Holiday Cheer

Wreathmaking has become tradition for a Wayne County family

Meet the Man Behind the Spice

Meet the Man Behind the Spice

Meherwan Irani of Spicewalla is fairly legendary in food and restaurant circles

The Spice Merchant of Asheville

The Spice Merchant of Asheville

Spicewalla is bringing fresh international spices to local kitchens

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Your Energy

Light Loads for Faster Drying Times

Light Loads for Faster Drying Times

Sorting your laundry can mean savings on your energy bill

The Hidden Cost of Little Luxuries

The Hidden Cost of Little Luxuries

Energy savings can add up

Deck the Halls with Savings!

Deck the Halls with Savings!

Light up your home with LED decorations to save energy and money

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Carolina Adventures

Pittsboro: Southern Charm with a Twist

Pittsboro: Southern Charm with a Twist

Down-home cooking, eclectic gifts and … wild cats?

5 Carolina Waterfronts for Your Fall Travel List

5 Carolina Waterfronts for Your Fall Travel List

Find peace along these revitalized small-town waterfronts

Canton: A Reinvented Mill Town

Canton: A Reinvented Mill Town

This mountain gem is worth a stop off I-40

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