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Carolina Places

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

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

Greetings from the Real Mayberry

60 years ago, Andy Griffith introduced the world to his hometown

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

Take a Dragon by the Tail

Test your driving skills on a legendary road in Western NC

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

4 Tips for a Safe Fall Road Trip

Planning your much-needed travel escape

A Living Museum, A Lasting Legacy at Hart Square

The pioneering spirit is alive at the ‘world’s largest’ collection of log cabins