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Carolina Places

Every spot in North Carolina has a story to tell. Here are a few.

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

Taking a Lap Among the Pines

The Occoneechee Speedway lives on through historic preservation

Say It Like a Tar Heel

A beginner’s guide to NC place name pronunciation

Catch of the Day: Trout Farming in NC

Sunburst Trout Farms is among dozens in Western NC serving markets and restaurants

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

Tubin’ the Tar

Go with the flow and find a lazy river near you

Author, Advocate, Entrepreneur

Etaf Rum’s creativity takes different forms in Rocky Mount

Bring on the Heat at the NC Hot Sauce Contest

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

A Tale of Two Gardens

Check out Airlie Gardens and the Arboretum of New Hanover County

Big Screens Under the Stars

Drive-in movies are making a comeback

NC’s Oyster Trail is an Experience on the Half Shell

Visit seafood markets, farms and restaurants along our coast

Carolina’s Finest Awards – 2020

See who our readers voted to be the best in ice cream, breakfast spot and 8 other categories