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Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Brunswick Stew by the Gallon

George Wooten is among those keeping a Southern tradition alive

A Southern Take on Hanukkah Food Traditions

Plus a recipe for sweet potato latkes

Christmas on the Farm

In November, Kersey Valley kicks into high holiday gear

Chasing Peak Foliage

NC state parks offer a perfect venue for fall colors

Gather ’Round for Liver Mush

The NC Fall Liver Mush Festival offers ‘Mush, Music and Mutts’

Carolina Country Scenes 2024

A gallery of your photos, submitted through our annual photo contest.

Raise a Glass to Eggnog

Local dairies are cooking up fresh yuletide libations

Fall Colors

Reader submitted photos

Autumn Adventures for the Whole Family

Spooky, sweet and scary fall activities abound across NC

Farm Life

Reader submitted photos

Nothing Could be Finer 2023

Carolina’s Finest selected by Carolina Country readers

The Dream Maker

Tara Raczenski has opened a ‘costume closet’ to the community